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Complete Question Explanation
Resolve the Paradox. The correct answer choice is (C)
This stimulus presents the following paradox:
two apparently contradictory premises in the stimulus. Sometimes we can prephrase the resolution of
this paradox. For example, the shift from “confusion and boredom” to “more efficient learning and
stimulation” suggests a possible change in teaching style, materials, etc. It is also possible that certain
subjects are better suited to combined age groups.
Answer choice (A): It is unclear that a larger classroom could resolve the “confusion and boredom.”
Even if we felt that the “larger enrollment” was indicative of the current, better situation, that increase
would not resolve the apparent discrepancy.
Answer choice (B): The present classes are the good ones, but this response says that the past classes
were better equipped. This Opposite answer would serve to broaden the apparent discrepancy.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct choice, as it offers an explanation for the improvement that
come with the shift from old classrooms and the new ones: A new emphasis on group projects. This idea
is consistent with both premises in the stimulus and explains why modern mixed-age classrooms enjoy
greater success.
Answer choice (D): A greater range of ages would seem likely to result in more confusion and boredom.
This choice appears to broaden the paradox and is therefore incorrect.
Answer choice (E): This choice might help to explain why the learning environment has changed,
without other information there would be no reason to assume this would cause an improved learning
environment.
Resolve the Paradox. The correct answer choice is (C)
This stimulus presents the following paradox:
- Premise: In the past, combining different age groups caused confusion and boredom.
Premise: Now, mixed-age classrooms are turning out to be stimulating and beneficial.
two apparently contradictory premises in the stimulus. Sometimes we can prephrase the resolution of
this paradox. For example, the shift from “confusion and boredom” to “more efficient learning and
stimulation” suggests a possible change in teaching style, materials, etc. It is also possible that certain
subjects are better suited to combined age groups.
Answer choice (A): It is unclear that a larger classroom could resolve the “confusion and boredom.”
Even if we felt that the “larger enrollment” was indicative of the current, better situation, that increase
would not resolve the apparent discrepancy.
Answer choice (B): The present classes are the good ones, but this response says that the past classes
were better equipped. This Opposite answer would serve to broaden the apparent discrepancy.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct choice, as it offers an explanation for the improvement that
come with the shift from old classrooms and the new ones: A new emphasis on group projects. This idea
is consistent with both premises in the stimulus and explains why modern mixed-age classrooms enjoy
greater success.
Answer choice (D): A greater range of ages would seem likely to result in more confusion and boredom.
This choice appears to broaden the paradox and is therefore incorrect.
Answer choice (E): This choice might help to explain why the learning environment has changed,
without other information there would be no reason to assume this would cause an improved learning
environment.