The NCTM Position Statement on Access and Equity in Mathematics

question 20

Multiple Choice

The NCTM position statement on Access and Equity in Mathematics states that we should hold true which statement below?

• A)Students' backgrounds are not as important as the type of learners they are.
• B)All students should have varied levels of performance assigned to them based on their race,ethnicity,gender and socioeconomic status and linguistic background.
• C)All students should be held to high levels of performance regardless of race,ethnicity,gender and socioeconomic status and linguistic background.
• D)Students need to have the belief that they are capable of learning mathematics at a high level.

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Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or services between two parties where each benefits from the agreement.

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