The policy that focuses on techniques designed to improve achievement by holding schools and students to a predetermined set of standards measured by achievement tests is called
A) meritocratic tracking.
B) standards-based reform.
C) zero tolerance.
D) school vouchers.

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Standards-based reform is the policy that focuses on setting predetermined standards for schools and students to achieve, as measured by achievement tests. It is meant to improve achievement levels by holding schools and students accountable for meeting these standards. Meritocratic tracking focuses on assigning students to classes based on their abilities, zero tolerance policies are typically related to discipline and behavior, and school vouchers involve using public funds to pay for private school education.

The Policy That Focuses on Techniques Designed to Improve Achievement