SAGE News Clips: Declining School Conditions in VenezuelaDescription: A 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 244, 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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