Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Even in the midst of economic recession, increased government assistance has resulted in fewer families sliding into poverty
2. A family is deemed to be at or below the poverty level if the family is homeless and/or suffers from food insufficiencies.
3. One of the biggest myths about poverty is that a lack of employment is the root cause.
4. Low levels of parental education are a primary risk factor for living in poverty.
5. Studies have found that teachers’ beliefs about poverty have a significant effect on students’ motivation and academic achievement, but little or no effect on family involvement.

Answer 1

1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False