What is the primary reason schools implement cell phone bans?

• To improve student focus

• To reduce electricity usage

• To prevent theft

• To enhance the school's reputation

Which country has a nationwide ban on cell phones in schools for students under the age of 15?

• United States

• France

• Japan

• Canada

What is a common argument against cell phone bans in schools?

• They are too expensive to enforce

• They limit student creativity

• They prevent parents from contacting their children

• They are not effective

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CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1B

How do some schools enforce cell phone bans?

• By locking phones away during school hours

• By allowing only teachers to use cell phones

• By installing signal jammers

• By requiring students to leave phones at home

What is a potential benefit of cell phone bans in schools?

• Increased social media use

• Improved academic performance

• Higher phone bills

• Reduced physical activity

Which of the following is a way that cell phone bans can negatively impact students?

• By limiting access to educational apps

• By increasing the use of paper and textbooks

• By making schools less colorful

• By reducing the number of school events

What do critics say is a downside of not allowing students to have cell phones in emergencies?

• It can delay emergency response times

• It can make emergencies more common

• It can make students less responsible

• It can increase the school's liability

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CCSS.RI.6.8

How might cell phone bans affect student-teacher communication?

• It can improve it by encouraging face-to-face interaction

• It can worsen it by reducing communication options

• It has no effect

• It can make communication more formal

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CCSS.SL.6.1A

What alternative to a complete ban do some schools implement regarding cell phone use?

• Allowing use during lunch and breaks

• Only banning smartphones

• Allowing use for educational purposes only

• Banning phones only for younger students

What is a potential consequence of not enforcing a cell phone ban consistently?

• Increased respect for school rules

• Decreased student phone usage

• Confusion and unfair treatment claims

• Improved student behavior

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1