Compared to Their Wealthier Peers, Students from Low-Income Families Are

question 6

Multiple Choice

Compared to their wealthier peers, students from low-income families are less likely to attend and graduate from college.One reason, of course, is that students from low- income families have fewer financial resources.But another important reason is that many public schools in low-income neighborhoods are of poor quality.Three of the following characteristics are typical of schools in low-income school districts.Which characteristic is not typical?

• A)Outdated and poorly maintained equipment
• B)Little or no discipline for serious behavior problems
• C)Lower expectations for students' achievement
• D)Fewer opportunities to engage in advanced thinking skills

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