Question 1

After examining academic achievement by ethnic groups, which of the following conclusions can one draw?

Accepted Answer

Research generally shows a positive correlation between higher socioeconomic status and higher academic achievement across various ethnic groups.

Question 2

Which statement accurately describes trends in the African American community?

Accepted Answer

While there have been improvements in overall status and income for some African Americans, there is still a growing population living in poverty. Additionally, while there have been some increases in college enrollment, the rate still remains low overall. Both statements are therefore true and the correct answer is C.

Question 3

Technical workers, technicians, and sales personnel would probably be in the

Accepted Answer

Technical workers, technicians, and sales personnel typically fall into the middle class due to their specialized skills and stable income levels.

Question 4

Increasing polarization of the African American population is especially evident in

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status is a key factor where polarization is evident, as there are significant disparities within the African American community in terms of income, wealth, and access to resources.

Question 5

Concentrated poverty schools are located in

Accepted Answer

Concentrated poverty schools are often found in big cities where there is a higher density of low-income families and limited resources.

Question 6

Generally speaking, the effect of class on student achievement tends to

Accepted Answer

Research shows that class still remains a barrier to academic achievement among the lower socioeconomic classes, even through college and university education. While there may be some decrease in the effect of class on student achievement as students progress to higher grades, it does not disappear entirely. The impact of class on achievement levels is still difficult to determine, even among college and university students, but it is clear that there is still a significant achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Question 7

The high-school dropout rates, high-school completion rates, and college enrollment for African American and Latino students have been a cause of alarm for many educators.Discuss these rates, and suggest what schools could do to minimize problems in these areas.

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Question 8

___________ helps explain why some students with low socioeconomic status refuse to conform to school expectations or to comply with their teacher's demands.

Accepted Answer

Resistance theory suggests that students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may resist conforming to school expectations as a form of opposition to the dominant culture and authority, which they perceive as oppressive or irrelevant to their own experiences.

Question 9

What of the following statements is most likely to be true of Bobby, a kindergarten student, whose father has been gone since he was a baby and whose mother is poor and undereducated?

Accepted Answer

Bobby likely began school at a disadvantage due to socioeconomic factors, and without intervention, his performance may continue to lag behind his peers.

Question 10

In terms of school achievement, working-class students as a group tend to ___________middle-class students.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that, on average, working-class students underperform compared to their middle-class peers in terms of school achievement. This may be due to a variety of factors, such as limited access to educational resources and cultural capital, as well as greater financial and family stress. Of course, there will always be individual variation within each group, and not all working-class students will underperform, nor will all middle-class students outperform. However, as a group, the trend is for working-class students to struggle more academically.

Question 11

Research indicates that the achievement of rural students is hampered by

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Question 12

Horace Mann's work established that __________________.

Accepted Answer

Horace Mann's work focused on the idea of creating equal opportunity education for everyone, regardless of social class or economic background. He believed that education was necessary for social and economic mobility, and that a society could not thrive if only certain individuals had access to education. Mann's legacy helped to establish the foundation of the modern American public education system.

Question 13

The students most likely to attend college are those with

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that students from higher income families are more likely to attend college, and this is especially true for students with high academic achievement. Students from middle-income families also have a higher likelihood of attending college, but not as high as those from upper-income families.

Question 14

Socioeconomic status is used primarily to classify people by their

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Question 15

In terms of the socioeconomic levels children will achieve as adults, children raised in poverty tend to ______________________.

Accepted Answer

Children raised in poverty often face systemic barriers and limited opportunities, making it more likely for them to remain at the same socioeconomic level as their parents.

Question 16

Describe five of the twelve classroom obstacles that working-class students face as discussed in Chapter 11.

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Question 17

The variables used to identify social class include

Accepted Answer

Social class is a complex concept that involves multiple dimensions. Education, housing price, occupation and income are often considered as the primary variables used to identify social class. Education can impact occupation and income, and both housing price and occupation are indicators of socioeconomic status. Income alone does not provide a complete picture of social class, as it is possible for individuals with high incomes to have low social status due to other factors such as education and occupation. Therefore, choice A is the best answer as it takes into account multiple dimensions of social class.

Question 18

Latino and African American students

Accepted Answer

The statement in option A is true as Latino and African American students have registered gains in reading, math, and other subjects according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The statement in option B is also true as these students have been able to narrow the achievement gap that exists between them and white students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the percentage of 18- to 24-year-old Latino and African American students enrolled in college has increased from the 1960s to the present. Therefore, option C is also true. As all three statements are true, the correct answer is D.

Question 19

People who have common ancestry and generally are similar in language, religion, and other cultural patterns belong to the same

Accepted Answer

An ethnic group is defined by shared cultural traits such as language, religion, and common ancestry.

Question 20

People who have common ancestry and physical characteristics are members of the same

Accepted Answer

Race refers to a group of people who share common physical characteristics and ancestry.

Quiz 11: Social Class, Race, and School Achievement