Studies Suggest That All of the Following Improves the Ability

question 23

Multiple Choice

Studies suggest that all of the following improves the ability of minority students in the classroom EXCEPT:

• A) Teachers believe students are capable of success
• B) The class is a pleasant, quiet, and orderly place
• C) There is an emphasis on basic reading and math skills
• D) Students have several recess breaks during the school day

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Definitions:

Adaptive Behavior

The collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills that individuals have learned to be able to function in their everyday lives.

Mildly Retarded

This term is considered outdated and offensive; it previously referred to individuals showing below-average intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, now more appropriately referred to as having mild intellectual disability.

Binet-Simon Scale

An early psychological test developed to measure intelligence by assessing verbal abilities, memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

Scholastic Achievement

Refers to the level of academic success or performance that a student has achieved, often measured through grades and standardized tests.