Most infant intelligence tests emphasize

One reason for the trend of increased work for high school students was

A) declining academic standards in schools. B) more opportunities to pursue jobs that would prepare adolescents for future careers. C) the emergence of jobs that were suitable for relatively unskilled labor, such as service jobs in fast-food restaurants and retail chains. D) lower levels of adult monitoring.

The philosophy of most schools is that

A) curriculum reforms that include preparation in basic job skills will result in cut backs on physical education and sports. B) the basic skills, such as reading, writing, and math are more important than practical job skills. C) there should be an equal focus on basic academic skills and practical job skills. D) preparing adolescents with practical job skills is more important than pure academic skills, such as reading, writing, and math.