Kindergarten Transition Programs Have Generally Improved the Academic Performance of Low-SES

question 119

Multiple Choice

Kindergarten transition programs have generally improved the academic performance of low-SES at-risk students, largely because they

• A) boost students' IQs
• B) foster the acquisition of pre-reading skills
• C) foster greater parental involvement in children's learning activities
• D) foster more positive peer support for academics

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Definitions:

Eutrophic

Describes water bodies rich in nutrients leading to dense plant life and algae growth, which can deplete oxygen levels and harm aquatic life.

Oligotrophic

Relates to bodies of water that have low nutrient levels and low productivity.

Algae

a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that live in aquatic environments, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large seaweeds.

Rain Shadow

Leeward side (side sheltered from the wind) of a mountainous barrier, which receives much less precipitation than the windward side.