Which of the Following Summarizes a Basic Educational Difference When

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summarizes a basic educational difference when comparing students from the United States and Asia?

• A)Many U.S.students are dependent on calculators rather than their own math skills.
• B)Many Asian students are taught to use calculators as early as age 2.
• C)Asian students tend to have poorer math skills than U.S.students.
• D)Asian families rely on the educational system to teach computational skills.

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