Which term describes factors in the home background that affect how well students do in school?

• A. Cultural deprivation
• B. Home factors
• C. Streaming
• D. Elaborate code

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is how the home environment influences a student’s school performance. The best term for this is home factors because it directly labels the influences that come from the home background—things like parental involvement, resources available at home, routines, and overall financial stability—that can affect how well a student does in school.

Other terms point to different ideas: streaming is about grouping students by ability for classes, and elaborated code refers to a specific linguistic style used in communication. Cultural deprivation describes a broader theoretical explanation about lacking cultural resources, but the straightforward label for the home background influences is simply home factors.