Challenges in Education Systems

True or false: Less than half of children have basic literacy and numeracy abilities, and many children from lower-income families continue to be illiterate even after finishing four years of school.

Less than half of children have basic ______ and numeracy abilities.

True or false: Systematic teacher absenteeism has no impact on underprivileged students' learning.

In many poor communities, the lack of textbooks, uniforms, and supplies often forces children to ______ out of school.

True or false: The lack of textbooks, uniforms, and supplies often forces children to drop out of school, particularly in wealthy communities.

Low learning standards and a lack of quality education are also problems for students already ______ in school.