Which of the following statements about school achievement is not true?
A) Recent evidence suggests that boys predominate in the academic bottom half of high-school classes.
B) The bottom 50 percent academically is made up mainly of boys.
C) Females are more likely than males to be assigned to special/remedial education classes.
D) Females put forth more academic effort.

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Recent research has consistently shown that girls receive more referrals to special education and related services than boys, indicating that they are more likely to be identified as having a learning disability or behavioral problem. Therefore, statement C is not true.

Which of the Following Statements About School Achievement Is Not