Which of the Following Children Is Most Likely to Struggle

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is most likely to struggle with participation structures,rules,and procedural norms in typical school situations?

• A)An African American girl who lives in a middle-class neighborhood
• B)A White American boy from a lower middle-class family
• C)A Latino boy who lives with extended family in an upper middle-class community
• D)A Navajo Indian boy who lives on a reservation

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