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Complete Question Explanation
Point at Issue. The correct answer choice is (B)
Your task in this Point at Issue question is to select the answer containing a statement concerning
which Gaby and Logan would disagree.
Gaby thinks that children in school should be allowed to follow their own interests, supported with
minimal guidance by experienced teachers, because this enables them to be most successful in their
adult lives. Logan disagrees, stating that disciplined, systematic instruction from accredited teachers
is required for schoolchildren, who should acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary for future
success.
Your prephrase for the correct answer is that both Gaby and Logan address the issue of whether
disciplined, systematic instruction or minimal guidance is appropriate for schoolchildren. Gaby
thinks there should be minimal guidance, while Logan believes that disciplined, systematic
instruction is necessary.
The incorrect answers will contain information concerning which the speakers do not disagree, either
because they agree concerning it, or because at least one of them did not express an opinion.
Answer choice (A): Gaby did not express an opinion about the way in which children best acquire
fundamental knowledge.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. This choice is correct because the speakers
expressed conflicting positions regarding this statement. Gaby stated teachers should have minimal
involvement, while Logan believes disciplined, systematic instruction is necessary.
Answer choice (C): While the language is somewhat ambiguous, it appears both speakers believe it
is important to have qualified teachers. Gaby referenced “experience teachers,” while Logan spoke
about “accredited teachers.”
Answer choice (D): Logan did not express an opinion concerning the environment that most fosters
children’s creativity.
Answer choice (E): Gaby did not mention fundamental academic subjects.
Point at Issue. The correct answer choice is (B)
Your task in this Point at Issue question is to select the answer containing a statement concerning
which Gaby and Logan would disagree.
Gaby thinks that children in school should be allowed to follow their own interests, supported with
minimal guidance by experienced teachers, because this enables them to be most successful in their
adult lives. Logan disagrees, stating that disciplined, systematic instruction from accredited teachers
is required for schoolchildren, who should acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary for future
success.
Your prephrase for the correct answer is that both Gaby and Logan address the issue of whether
disciplined, systematic instruction or minimal guidance is appropriate for schoolchildren. Gaby
thinks there should be minimal guidance, while Logan believes that disciplined, systematic
instruction is necessary.
The incorrect answers will contain information concerning which the speakers do not disagree, either
because they agree concerning it, or because at least one of them did not express an opinion.
Answer choice (A): Gaby did not express an opinion about the way in which children best acquire
fundamental knowledge.
Answer choice (B): This is the correct answer choice. This choice is correct because the speakers
expressed conflicting positions regarding this statement. Gaby stated teachers should have minimal
involvement, while Logan believes disciplined, systematic instruction is necessary.
Answer choice (C): While the language is somewhat ambiguous, it appears both speakers believe it
is important to have qualified teachers. Gaby referenced “experience teachers,” while Logan spoke
about “accredited teachers.”
Answer choice (D): Logan did not express an opinion concerning the environment that most fosters
children’s creativity.
Answer choice (E): Gaby did not mention fundamental academic subjects.