Partly as a result of the legacy of colonial education, which was not directed toward the majority of the population, the educational system in many developing countries is top-heavy. What does this mean?
A) Higher education is disproportionately developed relative to primary and secondary education.
B) Schools focus primarily on science and math, which are integral to economic development.
C) People at the top of the socioeconomic ladder have more education than those at the bottom.
D) College standards inform the curricula for the lower levels of education.

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This means that higher education is more developed and prioritized over primary and secondary education, which can result in a lack of basic education for the majority of the population.

Partly as a Result of the Legacy of Colonial Education