Declining School Conditions in VenezuelaA school day in the life of 14-year-old student Maria Arias who lives in the slums of Caracas, Venezuela will not be a full day of coursework. Due to worsening economic conditions in this once oil-rich country, classrooms now don't employ teachers for a full-day and classrooms are dark from poor infrastructure conditions. School lunches are rarely provided, so students may go hungry. An increase in violence has led to crimes against teachers-one being killed on the playground during a gun battle. Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 163, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:
What percentage of class time do Venezuelan students miss?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
Answer: B
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