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question 59

Multiple Choice

Studies of U.S. children in a normal versus extended school year reveal that

• A)students in the normal (180-day) year perform better.
• B)students in the extended (210-day) year perform better.
• C)students perform the same regardless of the type of school year.
• D)the longer school year lowers performance due to heightened stress.

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