A teacher who looks for an increase in the number of correct performances per minute is using _______ as a measure of learning.
A) topography
B) speed
C) rate
D) fluency

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Fluency refers to the combination of accuracy and speed in performing a task. Therefore, if a teacher is looking for an increase in the number of correct performances per minute, they are specifically measuring fluency. Topography refers to the physical characteristics of a behavior, such as its shape or form. Speed and rate are related to fluency, but do not capture the accuracy component that is important in assessing learning.

A Teacher Who Looks for an Increase in the Number