A School System Is Concerned That Most of Its High

question 17

Multiple Choice

A school system is concerned that most of its high school students avoid taking mathematics courses because they are afraid of failing. Based on the discussion in the textbook regarding how to deal with avoidance behaviors, three of the following approaches to the problem might be helpful. Which of the following definitely would not help?

• A) Allowing students to avoid taking mathematics until they develop more self-confidence about the subject matter
• B) Teaching students to relax while they visualize doing a math assignment
• C) Revising the math curriculum at all grade levels so that student success is more likely
• D) Requiring all high school students to take at least one math class

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual amount they do sell it for, representing their profit.

Free Trade

The unrestricted exchange of goods and services between countries without the imposition of tariffs, quotas, or other trade barriers.

Domestic

Relating to or occurring within a particular country; not foreign or international.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, measuring the benefit consumers receive from a transaction.