Author Question: Brendt has finished 6th grade in his elementary school, and is beginning 7th grade at a junior high ... (Read 324 times)

karen · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Brendt has finished 6th grade in his elementary school, and is beginning 7th grade at a junior high school. According to research on school transitions, what is most likely to be true for Brendt?

a. His transition to 7th grade at a different school is likely to be accompanied by improvements in his academic achievement.
b. His academic achievement in 7th grade would probably be better if the transition from elementary school began after 8th grade.
c. His academic achievement should be about the same as it would have been if he had attended 7th grade in his elementary school.
d. His achievement will be benefited if his parents take a hands-off approach and let him figure out how to handle the academic demands of the new school.

Question 2

Jasmine, age 16, has just begun an after-school and weekend job at which she expects to work about 20-25 hours a week.

She plans to use her earnings to buy clothes, gas for her car, and to fund outings with friends. Based on research, which of the following is the most likely outcome of Jasmine's part-time employment?
a. Her grades will improve.
b. She will be more reliable and less likely to engage in delinquent behavior.
c. She will leave high school with substantial savings.
d. Her greater work time will negatively affect her school achievement.