In which one of the following situations does a teacher's behavior reflect low expectations for a student's classroom performance?
A) Ms. Littlefield assigns Owen a difficult math problem.
B) Mr. Oya frequently engages René in conversation before class.
C) Ms. Ingalls rarely gives Joseph any feedback about his performance.
D) Mr. Montoya gives Mei-Yau many opportunities to answer questions in class.

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When a teacher gives little to no feedback to a student about their performance, it can indicate that the teacher does not have high expectations for that student. The other answer choices do not necessarily suggest low expectations. Assigning a difficult math problem (A) could be a sign of high expectations if the teacher believes the student is capable of solving it. Engaging in conversation with a student (B) could simply be a friendly gesture and not related to expectations for performance. Giving a student many opportunities to answer questions in class (D) could be an attempt to encourage participation and engagement, which could indicate high expectations.

In Which One of the Following Situations Does a Teacher's