You are part of a parent group formed to determine how your school system can improve students' academic performance. Based on research on academic excellence in Japanese and Taiwanese schools, which of the following suggestions would you make?
A) Give teachers less free time for lesson planning and grading papers.
B) Spend less time on teacher training.
C) Set lower standards for students, so they are less likely to become frustrated.
D) Set higher standards for students and encourage them to spend more time in school-related activities.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research on academic excellence in Japanese and Taiwanese schools suggests that setting higher standards for students and encouraging them to spend more time in school-related activities leads to better academic performance. Giving teachers less free time and spending less time on teacher training are unlikely to improve student performance. Setting lower standards for students would also not push them to strive for excellence.

You Are Part of a Parent Group Formed to Determine