Before administering the exam to her third-grade students, Ms. Perry reminded the class that most girls do poorly on tests. Eighty-six percent of the girls in Ms. Perry's class ended up with a failing score on their test. What does this failing score exemplify?
A. the effect of No Child Left Behind
B. the effect of the common core curriculum
C. the effect of standardized testing
D. the effect of a stereotype threat
Answer: D
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A. structure of B. dichotomy of C. hierarchy of D. culture of