Question

In the past, when students were struggling and there was not enough of a discrepancy between their achievement and ability, the prevailing model was...

a. Individualized Education Program (IEP)
b. Response to Intervention (RTI)
c. Section 504 Plan
d. No Child Left Behind Act

Answer 1

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was the prevalent approach to addressing discrepancies between student achievement and ability by enforcing standardized testing to ensure accountability in schools (d).

Step-by-step explanation:

In the past, when students were struggling and there was not enough of a discrepancy between their achievement and ability, the prevailing model was the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Enacted in 2002, it aimed to hold schools accountable for raising standards and enabling students to meet them through a system of testing. Schools not meeting standards could face significant consequences, such as curricula changes or even closure. Over time, NCLB was criticized for various reasons, including its prescriptive requirements and the phenomenon of "teaching to the test."

The prevailing model in the past when students were struggling and there was not enough of a discrepancy between their achievement and ability was the Individualized Education Program (IEP).