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Compared to their wealthier peers, students from low-income families are less likely to attend and graduate from college. One reason is that many public schools in low-income neighborhoods are of poor quality. Three of the following characteristics are typical of schools in low-income communities. Which characteristic is not typical?
 
  a. Outdated and poorly maintained equipment
  b. Little or no discipline for serious behavior problems
  c. Lower expectations for students' achievement
  d. Fewer opportunities to engage in advanced thinking skills

Question 2

The school principal tells you that Mary, a new student who just joined your classroom this morning, currently lives at a homeless shelter. Which one of the following strategies does the textbook not recommend for helping Mary succeed in your classroom?
 
  a. Pair Mary with a classmate who can show her around the school building and introduce her to other students.
  b. Find some school supplies, including a clipboard to write on, that Mary can use to do her homework at the shelter.
  c. Ask Mary's parents to meet with you in your classroom after school.
  d. Enlist the aid of volunteers to provide tutoring for Mary at the shelter.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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