1.

Which two perspectives are primarily addressed by the author in this

article?

A. Some students benefit from using cell phones in school, while others do
not.

B. Not enough is known about cell phone usage in school, and these devices
are too distracting.

C. Some educators are critical of students having cell phones in school, but
many experts feel they are necessary.

D. Cell phones are an important part of modern society, but educators lack
knowledge about how to best integrate the devices.

2. Which statement summarizes how educators view students having cell

phones in school?

A. They feel frustrated as they compete for students’ attention.

B. They think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

C. They demand that students’ devices be removed from classrooms.

D. They are undecided about what to do.

3.
How does the author address a viewpoint from educators that conflicts with
the answer to Question 2 above?

A. He cites that researchers support students using cell phones for learning.

B. He states that technology is reality, so teachers need strategies to deal

with cell phones in school.

C. He recommends banning cell phones in public school.

D. He relates the impact of cell phones, especially on students’ ability to

focus.
 3. Is the author effective in his examination of conflicting evidence?

Explain in three to five sentences, using examples from the text to support
your evaluation of how the author responds to opposing viewpoints.

Yes, the author was expressing a different viewpoint when

she claimed that despite her best efforts, teachers often
struggle to hold students' attention.The amount of time that
students will need to spend studying at home because they
did not fully retain the lecture material is stated in the text
as "teachers already struggle with maintaining students'
attention during class and with cellphones." The text also
claims that students will not learn everything at school that
they will fully understand.