There's a Surprising Reason Argumentative

What is one reason given in the passage for not using phones in class?

• It distracts the user and classmates.

• It is against school policy.

• It is considered rude by professors.

• It drains the phone battery.

What was the main finding of the tech experiment conducted at Rutgers University?

• Technology use in class affects long-term retention.

• Technology use improves short-term recall.

• Technology use has no impact on learning.

• Technology use leads to better grades.

According to the passage, what is the effect of having a powered-down phone nearby?

• It still hurts cognitive performance.

• It improves focus and attention.

• It has no effect on learning.

• It enhances memory retention.

What does the passage suggest about the impact of photographing an experience?

• It makes you remember it less vividly.

• It enhances the memory of the experience.

• It has no effect on memory.

• It helps in documenting the experience.

What is the tone used in Paragraph 6 of the passage?

• formal

• apathetic

• nostalgic

• sarcastic

What is the insidious effect of technology mentioned in the passage?

• It fractures attention and hurts long-term memory.

• It improves multitasking abilities.

• It enhances short-term recall.

• It boosts academic performance.

What does Professor Arnold Glass suggest teachers should do to manage device use in classrooms?

• Explain the damaging effect of distractions on retention.

• Ban all devices from the classroom.

• Allow unrestricted use of technology.

• Encourage students to use devices for academic purposes only.