Comparing Arguments from Diverse Perspectives — Quiz
Question 4 • Language Arts 10
Read the claim. The overuse of social media has led to a decline in the academic performance of this country’s high school students. Which reasons are logically sound and could be used to support the claim? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.
B
Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.
C
Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.
D
High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.
E
Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.