From 1979 to 2008 what was the change in percentage of elementary and secondary students in American public schools who speak a language other than English at home?

a. 9 percent to 18 percent
c. 10 percent to 21 percent
b. 9 percent to 21 percent
d. 12 percent to 33 percent


ANS: B

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a. Candidates tend to bring a stronger academic background to teaching. b. Candidates have a greater commitment to teaching because it represents a second career. c. It is more cost efficient to prepare a teacher who already possesses a degree. d. Such candidates often possess additional skills and a broader perspective of life.

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What will be an ideal response?

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