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    When children start kindergarten,evident gaps in science knowledge already exist between Whites and minorities and between youngsters from upper-income and low-income they often deepen into significant achievement gaps by the end of eighth grade if they are not dealt with during elementary school.

    The findings suggest that,in order tor the United States to maintain long-term scientific and economic competitiveness in the world,policymakers need to renew efforts to ensure access to high-quality,early learning experiences in childcare settings,preschools and elementary schools.

    The researchers’ study tracked 7,757 children from their start in kindergarten to the end of eighth grade. Researchers found that,among kindergarteners with low levels of general knowledge,62 percent were struggling in science by the time they reached third grade and 54 percent were struggling in that subject in eighth general knowledge gaps between minorities and Whites were already large at the time when students began kindergarten.

    “Children growing up in low-income families typically experience comparatively fewer early opportunities to learn about the natural and social sciences,” the authors wrote.“Their parents often have lower educational levels and therefore less science knowledge themselves as well as fewer resources available to direct the children's academic dren raised in poverty often attend poorly resourced schools that further limit their academic opportunities.”

    Morgan said that,within families,parents who regularly talk and interact with toddlers（学步的儿童）can point out and explain physical,natural and social events occurring around them might help youngsters learn facts and concepts that will prepare them to take better advantage of science instruction they receive during elementary and middle school.

h may be the possible result of the gaps in science knowledge during kindergarten?

dren from rich families wilt behave better in life.

dren from minorities may have less desire for learning.

gaps will disappear automatically when children grow up.

dren's academic performance afterwards will be affected.

did the researchers suggest policymakers do?

ow income gaps between different families.        good education available to children.

extra lessons to children from poor families.        ngthen competitive awareness of kindergarteners.

can parents do to help their toddlers learn?

r them more learning resources.                   them more nutritious food.

te learning opportunities in daily life.              them attend science courses for kids.

h of the following can be the best title for the text?

l Education Is Important in Kindergarten         

me Gaps Affect Children's School Performances

ide More Available Access to Childhood Learning  

nce Knowledge Gaps Are Obvious in Kindergarten

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