In Which of These Ways Does the U

question 39

Multiple Choice

In which of these ways does the U.S. system differ from Germany and Japan?

• A) Tracking occurs within schools, not between schools
• B) The United States organizes education at the state level, but Germany and Japan each have one national system
• C) The United States has the highest levels of achievement inequality when compared to Germany and Japan
• D) The United States has achievement levels between Japan and Germany

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