Reading, writing, and math are the most strongly emphasized areas of the curriculum in elementary schools. Of the following, which is the most likely reason for this emphasis?
◦ Reading, writing, and math are the areas in which students are most commonly tested.
◦ Most teachers philosophically believe that reading, writing, and math are the most important areas of the curriculum.
◦ Reading, writing, and particularly math, are the curriculum areas elementary teachers most enjoy teaching.
◦ Reading, writing, and math are the areas in which the most hands-on learning activities can be done.