Which of the Following Statements Regarding Teacher Attitudes and Behavior

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding teacher attitudes and behavior is not true?

• A) Teachers tend to name boys as most skilled in mathematics despite minimal actual gender differences.
• B) Teachers are equally likely to nominate boys and girls as their best students.
• C) Teachers respond differently to students on the basis of sex as opposed to behavior.
• D) Teachers tend to call on boys more than they call on girls.

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