for Deeper Reading Guardian Article Quiz

According to the article, what is the main finding of the study conducted by Dr. Karen Froud and her team at Columbia University's Teachers College?

• Reading on paper is better for deeper comprehension than reading on screens for children aged 10-12.

• Reading on screens leads to better retention than reading on paper for children aged 10-12.

• There is no significant difference between reading on paper or screens for children aged 10-12.

• The study did not specifically compare reading on paper versus screens.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the central argument made by the author of the article?

• Schools should stop using digital technology and return to traditional paper-based learning materials.

• The decline in reading scores among American youth is primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning.

• Despite emerging scientific evidence, many schools are prioritizing the adoption of digital technology over paper-based reading materials, which may be detrimental to students' reading comprehension.

• The article does not present a clear central argument; it only reports on the findings of the study.

Based on the information in the article, which of the following can be inferred about the significance of the age range (10-12 years old) studied by Dr. Froud's team?

• This age range was chosen because it represents the peak of reading development in children.

• This age range was chosen because it is a critical period in reading development when children transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."

• This age range was chosen because it is the most difficult period for children to learn reading comprehension skills.

• The article does not provide a specific reason for why this age range was chosen for the study.

According to the article, which of the following statements best represents the perspective of John Gabrieli, the MIT neuroscientist quoted?

• Educational technology has been successful in improving reading outcomes and addressing equity issues in education.

• Educational technology has had little to no impact on improving reading outcomes or addressing equity issues in education.

• Educational technology is beneficial for reading comprehension, but schools need to be more selective in choosing effective products.

• The article does not provide enough information to determine John Gabrieli's perspective on educational technology.

Which of the following pieces of evidence from the article best supports the author's concern about the potential negative impact of digital technology on reading comprehension?

• "Conservatives don't disagree, but they prefer to blame the teachers' union for encouraging their members to teach remotely..."

• "Froud and her team are cautious in their conclusions and reluctant to make hard recommendations for classroom protocol and curriculum."

• "Drunk on the magical realism and exaggerated promises of the 'digital revolution', school districts around the country are eagerly converting to computerized test-taking and screen-reading programs..."

• "As much as the pandemic was an awful time period, one silver lining was it pushed us forward to quickly add tech supports."