A school system is concerned that most of its high school students avoid taking mathematics courses because they are afraid of failing. Based on the discussion in the textbook regarding how to deal with avoidance behaviors, three of the following approaches to the problem might be helpful. Which of the following definitely would not help?

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Allowing students to avoid taking mathematics until they develop more self-confidence about the subject matter would not address the problem of avoidance behavior. It would perpetuate the avoidance behavior and delay the acquisition of necessary math skills. The other options would actively address the underlying causes of the avoidance behavior and provide strategies for overcoming it.

A School System Is Concerned That Most of Its High