Which Statement About Tests of the Intellectual Achievement of Affluent

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about tests of the intellectual achievement of affluent and poor children in various countries is TRUE?

• A) Affluent children in the United States score higher than do affluent children in countries with greater income equality.
• B) Affluent children in the United States score much lower than do affluent children in countries with greater income equality.
• C) Poor children in the United States score higher than do poor children in countries with greater income equality.
• D) Poor children in the United States score lower than do poor children in countries with greater income equality.

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