Do Phones Belong in School?

What is the main reason schools have started banning phones?

• They are too expensive.

• They are outdated.

• They are distracting.

• They are too heavy.

What percentage of 11- to 17-year-olds with phones use them in school?

• 50%

• 75%

• 97%

• 100%

What is one concern about banning phones in schools?

• It complicates communication for caregivers.

• It makes students too happy.

• It makes students too focused.

• It increases the cost of education.

How do schools with phone bans suggest students communicate in emergencies?

• Using a landline phone.

• Using smoke signals.

• Sending a letter.

• Using a walkie-talkie.

Which state is NOT mentioned as having passed laws restricting phone use in schools?

• South Carolina

• Indiana

• Vermont

• California

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

What does Dr. Heidi Schumacher suggest instead of banning phones?

• Teaching kids to use phones responsibly.

• Banning all technology.

• Giving every student a new phone.

• Ignoring phone use in schools.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

What is one benefit of banning phones according to Cashel Higgins?

• Students feel more connected.

• Students eat healthier.

• Students become better at math.

• Students get more sleep.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What is a potential downside of having phones nearby, even if not in use?

• They can break easily.

• They can overheat.

• They can still distract students.

• They can make noise.

What is one reason some teachers find phones useful in class?

• They are good for playing games.

• They help students sleep.

• They are good for decoration.

• They can be used to take notes.

What is the main topic of the debate in the article?

• Whether schools should start later in the day.

• Whether students should wear uniforms.

• Whether schools should have more holidays.

• Whether phones should be banned from schools.

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CCSS.RI.6.2