In Light of the Chapter Discussion on Cultural Differences, If

question 15

Multiple Choice

In light of the chapter discussion on cultural differences, if you have a young African American student in your fourth-grade class who consistently has problems working on assignments alone, which of the following might you consider in trying to help?

• A) Assume that the child has reading difficulties and make arrangements for her to be evaluated.
• B) Try letting the student work cooperatively with peers.
• C) Make arrangements to speak to the child's parents about the child's refusal to participate in school.
• D) Provide either negative or positive reinforcement to encourage the child to read the required assignments.