Compared to their wealthier peers, students from low-income families are less likely to attend and graduate from college. One reason is that many public schools in low-income neighborhoods are of poor quality. Three of the following characteristics are typical of schools in low-income communities. Which characteristic is not typical?
a. Outdated and poorly maintained equipment
b. Little or no discipline for serious behavior problems
c. Lower expectations for students' achievement
d. Fewer opportunities to engage in advanced thinking skills
b
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a. the company leaders and managers. b. the company leaders, managers, and employees.
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a. there is physical evidence b. it is often described as an “obvious wound” c. there is no harm usually done d. it is difficult to measure and/or investigate
Ms. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education services, reviewed the IEP file of a 6th grade student whose parents had recently moved to the district. According to the record the student required several medical services. Which of the following questions are appropriate for Ms. Johnson to ask?
I. Are the medical services necessary to enable the child to remain at school during the day? II. Are the medical services expensive? III. Are the medical services such that only a licensed physician can legally perform? IV. Are the medical services such that the child will be required to miss instructional time? A. I & III only B. I & IV only C. II, III & IV D. I, III & IV
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A. the primary area of study. B. a mini-major that may help in your career path. C. an area of specialty within a program of study. D. a concentration of senior level courses.