The Text Discussed Five Main Reasons That the Dropout Rate

question 8

Multiple Choice

The text discussed five main reasons that the dropout rate is higher for low-SES students than for higher-SES students.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

• A) Teachers are often prejudiced against low-SES youths.
• B) Low-SES students receive fewer rewards for doing well.
• C) Low-SES students do not possess the math skills of their middle-class peers.
• D) Peer influences on low-SES youths are often antischool.

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