Three of the Following Strategies Are Likely to Help Students

question 57

Multiple Choice

Three of the following strategies are likely to help students at risk stay in school. Which one is unlikely to do so?

• A) Have them practice using basic skills in areas of personal interest.
• B) Seek their input in making decisions about school policy and classroom rules.
• C) Discourage them from participating in extracurricular activities so they can focus on getting their grades up.
• D) Communicate your expectation that they can do well and that you will help them achieve instructional objectives.

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