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erika · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe each of the different types of time that exist in classrooms, and explain how they relate to learning.

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Question 2

Explain how standardized tests are related to standards-based education and the process of accountability.

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milbourne11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The different types of time include: Allocated timethe amount of time a teacher or school designates for a content area or topic, such as elementary schools' allocating an hour a day to math or middle and secondary schools' having 55-minute periods; instructional timethe amount of time left for teaching after routine management and administrative tasks are completed; engaged timethe amount of time students are paying attention and involved in learning activities; and academic learning timethe amount of time students are successful while engaged in learning activities.

Answer to Question 2

Standardized tests are the tools used to measure the extent to which standards are being met. Students' performance on the standardized tests is the mechanism used to hold students and teachers accountable.