Which criterion addresses the potential outcomes such as success?

• A. Opportunity for success
• B. Principal's years of service
• C. Type of school building
• D. School color scheme

Answer: (A)

Focusing on whether students have an opportunity to succeed centers on the conditions and supports that make positive outcomes possible. This criterion directly ties into effectiveness and equity—if students have access to the resources, interventions, and supportive environments they need, the likelihood of achieving success increases. That’s why it’s the best choice: it explicitly addresses potential outcomes and how likely they are to occur.

The other options don’t target outcomes. The principal’s years of service speaks to leadership tenure rather than student results. The type of school building touches on physical context but not on whether students can succeed. The school color scheme is unrelated to academic or behavioral outcomes.