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12 Jul 2024, 12:14
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The researchers found that electronic textbooks haven't made a big difference in how well students understand what they read.
They think this is because reading well depends on really focusing on the text and thinking about it carefully.
They believe that even though electronic textbooks have cool features, these features don't necessarily help students understand the material better.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the researchers' reasoning?
To support the researchers' argument, we need information that shows how these cool features might not be helpful or could even be harmful to understanding the text.
A. Students who use electronic textbooks report higher levels of satisfaction with their learning materials than those using traditional textbooks. - Incorrect. Being satisfied with something doesn't mean you understand it better plus it is talking about as a whole by highlighting +ve aspects, we dont need that here.
B. Schools that have introduced electronic textbooks have also invested in teacher training to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum. - Incorrect - Side tracks the argument by introducing new topic which is opposite to what has been asked.
C. Research has shown that the additional features of electronic textbooks, such as multimedia and hyperlinks, often distract students from the main text, reducing the depth of their engagement with the content. - Correct - This says that the extra features in electronic textbooks, like for eg. videos and links, can distract students from the main text. This means students might not focus as well on the reading material, which supports the researchers' point that these features don't improve understanding. - Hold on to this.
D. Many students using electronic textbooks perform better on interactive assessments that are integrated into the electronic textbook platform. - Incorrect - Because these tests might be different from regular reading comprehension tests - Completely Alien.
E. The cost of electronic textbooks is significantly lower than that of traditional textbooks, making them a more economical option for schools. - Incorrect - Not concerned about cost.
I think Answer is C.
They think this is because reading well depends on really focusing on the text and thinking about it carefully.
They believe that even though electronic textbooks have cool features, these features don't necessarily help students understand the material better.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the researchers' reasoning?
To support the researchers' argument, we need information that shows how these cool features might not be helpful or could even be harmful to understanding the text.
A. Students who use electronic textbooks report higher levels of satisfaction with their learning materials than those using traditional textbooks. - Incorrect. Being satisfied with something doesn't mean you understand it better plus it is talking about as a whole by highlighting +ve aspects, we dont need that here.
B. Schools that have introduced electronic textbooks have also invested in teacher training to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum. - Incorrect - Side tracks the argument by introducing new topic which is opposite to what has been asked.
C. Research has shown that the additional features of electronic textbooks, such as multimedia and hyperlinks, often distract students from the main text, reducing the depth of their engagement with the content. - Correct - This says that the extra features in electronic textbooks, like for eg. videos and links, can distract students from the main text. This means students might not focus as well on the reading material, which supports the researchers' point that these features don't improve understanding. - Hold on to this.
D. Many students using electronic textbooks perform better on interactive assessments that are integrated into the electronic textbook platform. - Incorrect - Because these tests might be different from regular reading comprehension tests - Completely Alien.
E. The cost of electronic textbooks is significantly lower than that of traditional textbooks, making them a more economical option for schools. - Incorrect - Not concerned about cost.
I think Answer is C.
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12 Jul 2024, 12:39
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Stimulus: Researchers argue that RC skills of student has not significantly improved with the introduction of electronic textbooks, even with technological advances the basic nature on which RC relies is the same.
Option A : this will weaken the argument
Option B : Any evidence of this new technology of not being properly integrated with study system will weaken the argument so, the option which provides the evidence that proper integration of technology has been taken care of will strengthen the argument. Therefore, option B strengthens
Option C : Argument is stating that additional features distracts the students, otherwise it may have been useful to switch to electronic textbooks , kind of weakening the argument
Option D : Weakening the argument
Option E : Argument is not about the economic feasibility of the electronics & traditional textbooks
Option A : this will weaken the argument
Option B : Any evidence of this new technology of not being properly integrated with study system will weaken the argument so, the option which provides the evidence that proper integration of technology has been taken care of will strengthen the argument. Therefore, option B strengthens
Option C : Argument is stating that additional features distracts the students, otherwise it may have been useful to switch to electronic textbooks , kind of weakening the argument
Option D : Weakening the argument
Option E : Argument is not about the economic feasibility of the electronics & traditional textbooks
12 Jul 2024, 12:48
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for strengthening the researchers' reasoning students should not get benefit from electronic textbooks.
And any other info is irrelevent.
Option C fits the description to stengthen the reasoning.
