Microsoft Learning Tools Study Quiz

What is the purpose of Microsoft Learning Tools according to the study?

• To support only reading skills for elementary students

• To enhance reading and writing instruction and learning

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To provide entertainment for students

Which grades participated in the study to evaluate Microsoft Learning Tools?

• Kindergarten and 1st grade

• 2nd and 3rd grade

• 4th grade and 6th-12th grade

• College students

What was the average gain in STAR scores for Learning Tools students compared to the historical group's average?

• 123.6 points gain for Learning Tools students

• 89.2 points gain for the historical group

• 10 percentile points gain for Learning Tools students

• 0.62 points drop for the comparison group

How did Learning Tools help struggling readers according to the study?

• By providing games and interactive activities

• By offering private tutoring sessions

• By highlighting words and controlling the pacing of the voice

• By increasing the number of books available to them

What feature of Learning Tools did the 4th grade teachers use to support and improve writing skills?

• Spellchecker

• Dictation tool and the Immersive Reader

• Plagiarism checker

• Grammar lessons

What is the primary benefit of Learning Tools as mentioned in the study with regards to educational tools?

• It provides entertainment for learners.

• It levels the playing field for learners.

• It replaces traditional teaching methods.

• It focuses solely on improving math skills.

According to the study, which features of Learning Tools do teachers observe as beneficial for students at all grade levels?

• The ability to play games.

• The features that give students a sense of control and responsibility for their learning.

• The software's ability to automatically complete assignments.

• The tools that limit access to reading materials.

How do Learning Tools support non-cognitive processes according to the teachers in the study?

• By providing a strict curriculum that students must follow.

• By limiting the ways in which students can learn.

• By connecting features with multiple strategies for supporting learning and understanding the need for more than one way to learn.

• By focusing only on cognitive skills like memory and attention.

What is the focus of the report mentioned in the image?

• The impact of Learning Tools on student motivation and participation

• The use of Learning Tools in physical education

• The role of Learning Tools in teaching foreign languages

• The effectiveness of Learning Tools in improving teacher performance

According to the 4th Grade Teacher's statement, what does Learning Tools help to even out?

• The playing field for kids who are struggling readers

• The workload for teachers

• The cost of education technology

• The number of assignments for students