Research on the Transition from Elementary School into the Next

question 79

Multiple Choice

Research on the transition from elementary school into the next level of education has shown that

• A) pubertal changes may make the transition more difficult
• B) transition at grade six is much easier than transition at grade eight.
• C) the less degree of control that students feel following the transition the greater their academic motivation.
• D) supportive teachers in the new school are actually detrimental to academic motivation.

---

Definitions:

Foreign Direct Investment

An investment made by a company or individual in one country in business interests in another country, in the form of establishing business operations or acquiring business assets.

Largest Net Recipient

A term typically used in finance and trade, referring to the entity or country that receives more resources, money, or benefits than it provides or contributes.

China

China is a country in East Asia, known for being the world's most populous country and having one of the oldest civilizations. It has a mixed socialist market economy and is a major player in global affairs.

Trickle-Down Theory

The assertion that stimulating overall economic growth will ultimately help the poor.