Which of the Following Statements Regarding Gender Differences Related to Schooling

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding gender differences related to schooling and academic achievement is TRUE?

• A)Females are more likely to drop out of school than males.
• B)Males are more likely to earn a college degree than females.
• C)The bottom 50 percent of high-school classes is made up mainly of males.
• D)Most males perform at below-average level.

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