Which of the Following Is Not One of the Problems

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the problems faced by the U.S.education system?

• A)There has been significant improvement in math ability in the past 20 years.
• B)Cross-national surveys that compare academic achievement show that students in the United States trail those in other nations.
• C)Reading scores have significantly improved in the past 20 years.
• D)Budget cutting has reduced educational resources in many communities.

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