Discussion :: Analyzing Arguements
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A few states in this country are considering legislation that would prohibit schools from using calculators before the sixth grade. Other states take a different position. Some states are insisting on the purchase of graphing calculators for every student in middle school.
This paragraph best supports the statement that in this country
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there are at least two opinions about the use of calculators in schools.
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B.
calculators are frequently a detriment to learning math.
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state legislators are more involved in education than ever before.
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D.
the price of graphing calculators is less when schools buy in bulk.
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E.
the argument against calculators in schools is unfounded.
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Answer : Option A
Explanation :
The paragraph clearly states that there are two differing opinions with regard to the use of calculators in the classroom. Although some people may believe that choice b is true, the paragraph does not indicate this. Choice c has no relation to the paragraph. Choice d makes logical sense, but the paragraph says nothing about cost. Choice e is an opinion that is not given in the paragraph.
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