Conducting Research on How Students from Different Social Backgrounds Perform

question 154

Multiple Choice

Conducting research on how students from different social backgrounds perform in schools, Douglas Downey concluded that

• A) student gender-balance makes a huge difference in the quality of schooling.
• B) differences in school funding are the main cause of differences in student performance.
• C) tracking increases personal achievement for most students.
• D) the home and local community matter most in shaping students' academic performance.

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Definitions:

Social Inequality

Unequal chances and benefits are present for diverse social positions or statuses in a group or society.

Local Marriage Markets

Describes the social and economic factors that influence the dynamics of finding a marriage partner within a specific geographic area.

Potential Marriage Partners

Individuals considered eligible or suitable for marriage based on personal, social, or cultural criteria.

Compositional Factors

The elements or characteristics that combine to define a situation, group, or environment, often determining the outcome or nature of something.