Arthur Jensen's analysis of the effectiveness of compensatory education programs for inner-city children arose especially great controversy because it
A) suggested the programs had not worked as well as hoped.
B) hypothesized that racial differences may have played a role in the disappointing performance of African American children.
C) questioned the value of early education in mathematics.
D) questioned the competence of the people who teach in inner city environments.

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Jensen's analysis suggested that racial differences, specifically genetic differences in intelligence, may have contributed to the lack of success of compensatory education programs for African American children. This hypothesis drew widespread criticism and controversy.

Arthur Jensen's Analysis of the Effectiveness of Compensatory Education Programs