A study of Brazilian children who worked as street vendors found that the children could
A) give correct change but could not do math problems like those in school.
B) seldom give correct change.
C) give correct prices on orders that required multiplication just as quickly as schooled children.
D) count money but not numbers.

Question

A study of Brazilian children who worked as  street vendors found that the children could
A) give correct change but could not do math problems like those in school.
B) seldom give correct change.
C) give correct prices on orders that required multiplication just as quickly as schooled children.
D) count money but not numbers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The study found that the children could give correct change but struggled with math problems typically taught in school. This suggests that their mathematical abilities were specific to their work as street vendors and may not have translated to traditional classroom settings.

A Study of Brazilian Children Who Worked as Street Vendors