Teachers at a Title I middle school were overheard discussing the low test scores of their impoverished students.Their comments included "They just don't try," "They were not taught to value achievement," and "Their parents don't care,so what do you expect?" What perspective is reflected in these teachers' comments?

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The teachers' comments reflect the cultural deficit model, which suggests that poor academic performance is due to deficiencies in the students' cultural background, including attitudes, values, and behaviors that are not conducive to academic success.

Teachers at a Title I Middle School Were Overheard Discussing