One Possible Explanation for the International Test Results of Australian

question 23

Multiple Choice

One possible explanation for the international test results of Australian students showing a stronger relationship between social background and achievement is that Australia has:

• A) several distinct program types rather than one comprehensive system of education.
• B) a higher percentage of students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
• C) less experienced teachers.
• D) less focus on literacy and numeracy in the early years.

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Definitions:

Corporate System

A structure or framework that defines the practices, policies, and organizational arrangements of a corporation.

Consumer Needs

The essential requirements that consumers seek to fulfill with products or services, including functional, emotional, and social needs.

Cultural Form

Indicates the various expressions and manifestations of culture, including art, music, literature, and traditions, which embody the values and norms of a society.

Lifestyle

The interests, opinions, behaviors, and behavioral orientations of an individual, group, or culture.