Which of the following best explains why educators prefer the term at risk to the term underachiever?
a. The term underachiever suggests that an inherent deficiency exists in the character of the students.
b. The term at risk has the political advantage of being able to solicit increased school funding.
c. The term underachiever places an inappropriate emphasis on high grades and performance compared to others.
d. The term at risk more nearly describes the long-term consequences of school failure.
d
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