In Jana's math class, her instructor often calls on three boys who excitedly raise their hands and fails to call on Janna or the other girls in her class. These boys always get the best grades on their papers and their instructor often says that she has "three budding young male scientists" in the class. What does Janna's experience exemplify?

A. organizational child
B. economic capital
C. hidden curriculum
D. tracking


Answer: C

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