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

Multiple Choice

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.