Set 3: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Research shows that students who take handwritten notes score higher on conceptual understanding tests than those who type. Typing allows for faster transcription, but writing forces the brain to process and summarize, leading to deeper learning.

Which statement summarizes the researchers' main finding?

A. Typing is slower than handwriting.

B. The cognitive effort of handwriting improves comprehension.

C. Students prefer typing to handwriting.✓ Correct

D. Technology should be banned from classrooms.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. The key finding is that handwriting 'forces the brain to process and summarize, leading to deeper learning.' This is cognitive effort improving comprehension. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "forces the brain to process and summarize"

• "deeper learning"

Why others are wrong: A (It actually says typing is faster.), B (This option is incorrect.), D (No such recommendation is made.).

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