Over the Past Decade, an Explanation Offered for the Growing

question 3

Multiple Choice

Over the past decade, an explanation offered for the growing gap between the reading of students in poverty versus students from wealthier homes is due to

• A) increased television viewing among students with lower SES.
• B) more attention paid to wealthier students by their teachers.
• C) more positive role models available among students of higher SES.
• D) children from poorer homes losing ground over the summer.

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