Question 6 • Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis (IS)
Sheena had a very hard year when she was in fifth grade. She had been doing fine in school, but then her grandfather (who took care of her after school) died and her mother lost her job. Eventually things got better, but her grades were not great, and she was not placed in the college track in middle school. Consequently, she could not take advanced classes in high school. How might this have a life-long impact on Sheena?
Answer
A
Sheena will miss the opportunity to have friends with shared interests in high school.
B
Sheena may have limited options after high school, impacting her earning potential.
C
Sheena was placed appropriately at the end of fifth grade, so there will be no impact.
D
Sheena will most likely be bored and drop out of school since she is on the wrong track.
Explanation
Being kept out of the college track may prevent Sheena from taking advanced high-school courses that help prepare students for college. This could limit her education and career choices after high school, which may reduce her earning potential. That makes “Sheena may have limited options after high school, impacting her earning potential” the best answer; the other choices either assume an unsupported outcome or dismiss the possible long-term effect.
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