Which of the Following Reasons Best Explains Why U

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons best explains why U.S. students fall behind in academic accomplishments compared to their international peers?

• A) Instruction in the United States is less challenging than in other countries.
• B) U.S. teachers assign less homework than teachers in other countries.
• C) U.S. parents tend to be disinterested in their children's education.
• D) U.S. students have language deficits that compound reading and math problems.

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Divorce Rates

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Women's Earnings

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1970

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2000

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