Mr. Richardson does not expect much of his students from a poor, inner-city neighborhood. Given what we know about the effects of teacher expectations, which outcome is most likely?
A) His students are likely to learn information in a rote rather than meaningful manner.
B) His students are likely to develop more positive self-concepts than they would otherwise.
C) His students are more likely to develop a realistic understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses than they would otherwise.
D) His students are likely to achieve at a lower level than they would otherwise.

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Research has shown that teacher expectations can have a significant impact on student achievement. If Mr. Richardson does not expect much of his students from a poor, inner-city neighborhood, they are likely to achieve at a lower level than they would otherwise. This is because his low expectations may lead him to provide less challenging material and to offer less support and encouragement to his students, which can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where the students internalize and live up to his low expectations.

Mr Richardson Does Not Expect Much of His Students from a Poor