Read the passage on the left to answer the following questions:
dized Test Preparation
Steve Dawson
9) Which statement accurately describes a method the author is using to
persuade his audience?
The author presents his position as a rational
compromise between two extreme positions.
garding standardized test preparation for
have hardened into two antagonistic
six months, debate has raged between
school day-with the extra ninety
I exclusively for test tutoring and
used measure. Opponents claim that
By will cost too much money. They
udents who need extra preparation be
bl day, time for tutoring would come
sses, such as art, music, journalism,
ition.
The author cites statistics and numerical evidence to
support more use of standardized testing.
The author quotes numerous respected authorities
who are against the use of standardized testing.
The author gives a personal testimonial of his own
horrific experience with standardized testing.
10) Which statement MOST CLOSELY summarizes the author's point of
view?
led by all sides, I see merit in both
le proponents of a longer school day
re here to stay. Schools have an
dents to excel on state standardized
I agree with the opponents of this