The structural bias in traditional classrooms works against lower SES and minority-group students because:

a) there’s a mismatch between the cooperative orientation of these students, and the competitive orientation of the school.
b) these students are more disposed toward competitive activities.
c) lower-income students are not receiving enough support from their teachers.
d) lower-income learners are less intelligent.


a Schools are middle class organizations and as such reflect two characteristically middle class values: individuality and future time orientation.

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