Which of the Following Is an Example of a Sociocultural

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a sociocultural factor that contributes to the superior mathematical skill development of Japanese and Chinese children?

• A) Japanese and Chinese parents expect their schools to do a better job and put pressure on educators to improve the quality of education.
• B) Japanese and Chinese parents emphasize natural ability over effort.
• C) Japanese and Chinese children have a genetically superior capacity for mathematical problem solving.
• D) Japanese and Chinese children have more fun studying for mathematics.

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Definitions:

Memory Retrieval Routes

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Inconsistent Information

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Categorising

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