Of These Students Who Were Initially Placed in a Low

question 85

Multiple Choice

Of these students who were initially placed in a low track, ________ is most likely to be moved to a higher track.

• A) Selena, a Latina adolescent,
• B) Clay, a Black adolescent,
• C) Sarah, a White adolescent,
• D) Rebecca, a Native American adolescent,

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Definitions:

Convergent

Pertaining to an approach or process that involves bringing different elements together toward a common point or agreement.

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method or various shortcuts to produce solutions that may not be perfect but are sufficient for the immediate goals.

Divergent

Thinking or a thought process that generates creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, contrasting with convergent thinking.

Subgoals

Intermediate objectives set as part of a strategy to achieve a larger goal, helping to organize efforts and measure progress.