When Asked to Predict Their Future Performance in Mathematics,boys

question 3

Multiple Choice

When asked to predict their future performance in mathematics,boys

• A) felt more capable in the early grades.
• B) felt less capable in the early grades.
• C) predicted lower scores than they achieved.
• D) predicted higher scores than they achieved.

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Inflation Rate

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Nominal Interest Rate

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