Which of the following trends in current educational achievement is supported by research evidence?
A) Girls from all backgrounds have performed well since the 1960s.
B) Only girls whose parents are college-educated achieve as much as boys.
C) The boy-girl educational gap has a limited effect on lower-class children.
D) Boys perform better in school than girls,on average.

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Research evidence shows that girls from all backgrounds have performed well academically since the 1960s, narrowing and in some cases surpassing the gap between boys and girls.

Answer: C
 Research evidence suggests that while there may be a gender gap in educational achievement, it has a limited effect on lower-class children. Other factors such as poverty and lack of resources have a more significant impact on academic success in this group.

Therefore, the correct choices are A and C.

Which of the Following Trends in Current Educational Achievement Is