Question

Over half of 15-year-olds in Latin America struggle to read and write. Math and science skills among this group are also very low. Which of the following is a major reason for this?

A.
Latin American governments do not pay for public schools.

B.
Rain forests in Latin America are being destroyed.

C.
Much of Latin America is struggling economically.

D.
Agriculture is a small part of the Latin American economy.

Answer 1

C

Much of Latin America faces economic struggles, which lead to underfunded schools, low teacher pay and training, large inequalities in access to quality education, and higher rates of child labor and school dropout — all of which reduce reading, writing, math, and science achievement.