Comparing School Performance, Researchers Have Found That the Main Cause

question 110

Multiple Choice

Comparing school performance, researchers have found that the main cause of the achievement gap between rich and poor children is

• A)differences in schools.
• B)differences in home environments.
• C)differences in personal ability.
• D)differences in personal health.

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