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  • Chapter 2 : Potential Influences of Cultural and Economic Backgrounds on Student Behavior
    Self-Assessment of Understanding
    Check your own understanding of the concepts and ideas addressed in the chapter by answering the following questions.

    1. What are some value system categories that teachers should understand and address for working with students and families from various ethnic groups?

    2. Which two ethnic groups of students have the highest drop out rate in schools?

    3. What suggestions are made for working with students who have recently immigrated to the United States?

    4. What are the driving forces and values of three different economic groups (poverty, middle-class, and wealthy) identified by Ruby Payne?