Which of the Following Statements About the SES Achievement Gap

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the SES achievement gap is true?

• A) The gap exists in the U.S. but does not exist in most other countries.
• B) The gap is primarily a result of cultural mismatch.
• C) The gap lessens across the school years.
• D) The gap increases across the school years.

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