Changes in Girls' Performance on Standardized Tests of Mathematics Have

question 23

Multiple Choice

Changes in girls' performance on standardized tests of mathematics have been attributed to changes in:

• A)girls' biochemistry.
• B)nutrition.
• C)the average intelligence of girls.
• D)efforts made by schools.

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