According to the Textbook, Why Are Schools Unsuccessful in Overcoming

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why are schools unsuccessful in overcoming social class differences?

• A) because there are differences in intelligence and ability between classes
• B) because people are more comfortable remaining with their own class
• C) because students are assigned to differing educational experiences based on their perceived intelligence
• D) because many extracurricular educational opportunities cost money and are available to people based on ability to pay

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