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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Resolve a Paradox
Researchers observed that students who participated in after-school tutoring programs generally achieved higher grades than those who did not attend such programs. However, when comprehensive evaluations were conducted to determine the effectiveness of after-school tutoring on academic performance, the findings were inconsistent and suggested that in some instances, after-school tutoring might not improve grades.
Which of the following statements, if accurate, would most effectively clarify why the evaluation results varied from the initial observations?
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The primary goal of after-school tutoring was not solely to enhance grades but also to provide additional support for struggling students.
B
Many educators involved in after-school tutoring programs lacked formal training in effective teaching strategies.
Students who attended after-school tutoring were often more motivated and engaged in their studies compared to their peers.
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D
Some students in the evaluation continued to skip classes despite participating in after-school tutoring.
E
The understanding of how after-school tutoring impacts academic performance has evolved with ongoing research.
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Researchers noted that students who engaged in after-school tutoring programs typically achieved better grades than those who did not. However, the evaluations revealed mixed results regarding the effectiveness of these programs. The…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can explain an apparent contradiction in a way that makes both facts true.
Common trap
Picking an option that explains one side of the paradox while making the other side false.
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655-705
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CR