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WorksheetsCursive Handwriting in California Grade Schools
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main reason for the comeback of cursive handwriting in California grade schools?
To improve typing skills on computers
To follow a new state law
Because students requested it
To prepare students for high school
According to the article, what cognitive benefits does learning cursive offer?
Improves cognitive development and reading comprehension
Enhances memory retention only
Increases speed in reading digital text
Improves mathematical skills
Which grades in California are required to have handwriting instruction as per Assembly Bill 446?
Kindergarten to second grade
First to sixth grade
First to third grade
Fourth to sixth grade
Who sponsored Assembly Bill 446 that requires cursive handwriting instruction in California?
Pamela Keller
Daniel Trotta
Sharon Quirk-Silva
The California Department of Education
What additional value do some educators find in teaching cursive handwriting?
It helps with learning foreign languages
It enables children to read historic documents and family letters
It improves computer programming skills
It is necessary for legal document preparation
What was the reaction of Keller's student upon seeing the U.S. Constitution written in cursive?
The student disliked it.
The student was confused.
The student was excited and remarked, "It's cursive!"
The student had no reaction.
According to the text, why is cursive writing making a comeback?
Because it is easier to learn than printing.
Because it is required by the Common Core education standards.
Because states are starting to require cursive handwriting instruction.
Because it is more aesthetically pleasing.
As of 2024, how many states have introduced cursive bills?
14 states
22 states
5 states
10 states
What are the benefits of learning cursive writing according to Leslie Zoroya?
It helps in improving childhood development.
It makes writing faster.
It is required for legal documents.
It is more popular than printing.
What is one of the reasons why cursive was left out of the national Common Core education standards?
Because it was considered outdated.
Because it was too difficult for students to learn.
Because of the increase of computer keyboards and tablets.
Because teachers preferred teaching printing.
According to the text, what is one of the benefits of writing in cursive as mentioned by Zoroya?
It helps with remembering information.
It improves digital typing speed.
It enhances artistic abilities.
It increases mathematical skills.
Who inspired Quirk-Silva to sponsor the bill to bring back cursive writing?
A recently re-elected assembly member.
Former Governor Jerry Brown.
A teacher.
Daniel Trotta.
What is the hope of the legislation regarding cursive writing by the time students leave sixth grade, as stated by Quirk-Silva?
That students will be able to type in cursive.
That students will be able to read and write in cursive.
That students will prefer cursive over print writing.
That cursive writing will become optional.
