The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is developing board certification assessments for teachers in order to

a. relieve the states of the responsibility of certifying teachers.

b. create a career ladder for more qualified and talented teachers.

c. identify the knowledge base of teaching.

d. raise the standards in teaching and recognize teachers who meet them.


ANSWER: d

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