Which of the Following Is Linked to the Poor Performance

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is linked to the poor performance of American children in math and science as compared to Asian children?

• A) Asian teachers spend less time teaching math than American teachers do.
• B) Asian parents have much lower expectations for their children's education and achievement than American parents do.
• C) American parents are more likely to say that their children's math achievement is the consequence of effort and training.
• D) American parents are more likely to believe that their children's math achievement is due to innate ability.

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