Imagine That Are You Are Asked to Give Advice to Parents

question 22

Multiple Choice

Imagine that are you are asked to give advice to parents of low-SES children to increase their children's scholastic success.What does the available research evidence suggest that you should encourage them to do to meet this goal?

• A) become involved in school activities
• B) reward their child for good grades
• C) provide plenty of help with homework
• D) allow their child to take full responsibility for his or her own learning

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