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A popular conception is that higher pay for teachers is necessary to improve the quality of education in public schools. Higher pay will allow the school systems to attract more qualified educators and also to retain those with the best performance. However, recent statistics show that schools with similar average teacher salaries often have widely varying academic results, as measured by students' scores on standardized tests and subsequent grades in college. Clearly, better training for the teachers currently employed would be a more effective method for raising academic quality than would raising teachers' salaries.
The bolded phrases in the argument above play which of the following roles?
A. The first phrase shows that there is no relation between teacher pay and educational quality, and the second provides the conclusion of the argument.
B. The first phrase proves that teachers' salaries do not need to be raised, and the second suggests an alternate method for raising educational quality.
C. The first phrase establishes that other factors affect academic results more than teachers' pay does, and the second concludes that one of those factors should be addressed.
D. The first phrase provides evidence that teachers' pay is not the only determinant of educational quality, and the second advocates action with respect to another such determinant.
E. The first phrase illustrates the need to raise teachers' salaries at some schools, and the second undermines that conclusion by presenting an alternate course of action.
The bolded phrases in the argument above play which of the following roles?
A. The first phrase shows that there is no relation between teacher pay and educational quality, and the second provides the conclusion of the argument.
B. The first phrase proves that teachers' salaries do not need to be raised, and the second suggests an alternate method for raising educational quality.
C. The first phrase establishes that other factors affect academic results more than teachers' pay does, and the second concludes that one of those factors should be addressed.
D. The first phrase provides evidence that teachers' pay is not the only determinant of educational quality, and the second advocates action with respect to another such determinant.
E. The first phrase illustrates the need to raise teachers' salaries at some schools, and the second undermines that conclusion by presenting an alternate course of action.
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Pre-thinking:
The stimulus begins with a widely held opinion. It then goes on to state a fact which questions the veracity of this option, which is the role played by the first bold faced portion (BF1). Finally, the second bold faced portion (BF2) suggests an alternative approach to achieve the aim stated in the beginning of the stimulus (as part of the "opinion").
Let us examine the various answer options for BF1.
A. The first phrase shows that there is no relation between teacher pay and educational quality Too strongly worded. BF1 does not conclusively show that there is no relation "between teacher pay and educational quality". It merely provides a fact that can be used to question such a relation. Eliminate.
B. The first phrase proves that teachers' salaries do not need to be raised Again, too strongly worded. BF1 does not prove that "teachers' salaries do not need to be raised". Eliminate.
C. The first phrase establishes that other factors affect academic results more than teachers' pay does Once again, too strongly worded. BF1 does not establish anything beyond realm of doubts. It merely raises questions. Eliminate.
D. The first phrase provides evidence that teachers' pay is not the only determinant of educational quality This is reasonable. We can hold on to this option at this point.
E. The first phrase illustrates the need to raise teachers' salaries at some schools Incorrect. BF1 is against the initially held opinion about raising teachers' salaries. Eliminate.
And with this, we see that this is one of those rare bold faced questions where assessing the answer options' comments about just one of the bold faced portions gives us the correct answer option.
Hope this helps.
The stimulus begins with a widely held opinion. It then goes on to state a fact which questions the veracity of this option, which is the role played by the first bold faced portion (BF1). Finally, the second bold faced portion (BF2) suggests an alternative approach to achieve the aim stated in the beginning of the stimulus (as part of the "opinion").
Let us examine the various answer options for BF1.
A. The first phrase shows that there is no relation between teacher pay and educational quality Too strongly worded. BF1 does not conclusively show that there is no relation "between teacher pay and educational quality". It merely provides a fact that can be used to question such a relation. Eliminate.
B. The first phrase proves that teachers' salaries do not need to be raised Again, too strongly worded. BF1 does not prove that "teachers' salaries do not need to be raised". Eliminate.
C. The first phrase establishes that other factors affect academic results more than teachers' pay does Once again, too strongly worded. BF1 does not establish anything beyond realm of doubts. It merely raises questions. Eliminate.
D. The first phrase provides evidence that teachers' pay is not the only determinant of educational quality This is reasonable. We can hold on to this option at this point.
E. The first phrase illustrates the need to raise teachers' salaries at some schools Incorrect. BF1 is against the initially held opinion about raising teachers' salaries. Eliminate.
And with this, we see that this is one of those rare bold faced questions where assessing the answer options' comments about just one of the bold faced portions gives us the correct answer option.
Hope this helps.
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Why is option A wrong?
Option C also states the same meaning as option D
How do i eliminate options A, B & C and choose option D
Option C also states the same meaning as option D
How do i eliminate options A, B & C and choose option D
