Research on mathematical abilities in adolescence shows that
A) American boys and girls reach advanced levels of high school math study in equal proportions.
B) American boys are three times as likely as girls to reach advanced levels of high school math study.
C) American girls are twice as likely as boys to reach advanced levels of high school math study.
D) most parents believe that boys and girls are equally skilled at advanced math.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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