Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate Regarding the NLSCY's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the NLSCY's findings about school readiness among Canadian children?

• A) On variables they rated, boys had more school-readiness skills overall than girls.
• B) Early daily activities like reading, exposure to sports and arts, and positive parent/child interaction can ameliorate risks generally associated with low-income environments.
• C) Expectations for school-readiness skills are too high for children under 5 and are more appropriate for children 5 to 6 years.
• D) Programs like Aboriginal Head Start and HighScope produced temporary but no long-term gains or benefits.

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