Educational research shows that students who attend schools with low faculty/student ratios perform better on standardized tests than students who attend schools with high ratios. Therefore, homeschooling is the best option because the student and parent can work one on one.

Which of the following, if true, most weakens this argument?


A Standardized test results for homeschooled students show that scores are highly related to the parent-teacher’s level of education.

B Standardized test results from larger schools that require teachers to have a Master’s degree are comparable to test results for students from smaller

C Studies show that homeschooled students struggle socially.

D Standardized test results for homeschooled students show the same range of scores as scores for students from large schools.

E Private schooling is prohibitively expensive for many families.

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