Which evidence best supports the claim: "Banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance"?

A 2020 study linked phone-free classrooms to a 15% increase in test scores.

How does evidence strengthen an argument?

By offering factual data or examples to support reasons.

What is the role of "reasons" in an argument?

To provide logical support for the claim.

Which statement is a reason, not a claim?

Animal testing often causes unnecessary suffering.

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

"Schools should start later to improve student performance."

What is the relationship between a claim and reasons?

Reasons explain why the claim is valid.

Which evidence is irrelevant to the claim: "School uniforms improve student focus"?

Uniforms are cheaper than regular clothes

Which part of an argument is considered "evidence"?

"Recycling reduces landfill waste by 30%, according to a 2022 EPA report."

Which statement includes both a reason and evidence?

Social media use correlates with anxiety, based on a study of 5,000 teens.

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Which evidence best supports the claim: "Banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance"?
Students enjoy using smartphones for games.
A 2020 study linked phone-free classrooms to a 15% increase in test scores.
Some teachers use phones for interactive quizzes.
Parents argue phones help them contact their kids.
2
How does evidence strengthen an argument?
By attacking opposing viewpoints.
By offering factual data or examples to support reasons.
By repeating the claim multiple times.
By providing emotional appeals.
3
What is the role of "reasons" in an argument?
To provide logical support for the claim.
To distract the audience from the main point.
To list opposing viewpoints.
To summarize the conclusion.
4
A strong claim is:
Based on a single personal experience
A vague generalization
Debatable and specific
Unrelated to the topic
5
Which statement is a reason, not a claim?
Animal testing often causes unnecessary suffering.
A PETA report states 80% of lab animals experience severe stress
Animal testing is unethical.
Companies should ban animal testing.
6
Which of the following is an example of a claim?
"Because students need more sleep, schools should adjust schedules."
"Studies show that exercise reduces stress."
"55% of teenagers report feeling tired during school hours."
"Schools should start later to improve student performance."
7
What is the relationship between a claim and reasons?
Reasons summarize the evidence.
Reasons are unrelated to the claim.
Reasons explain why the claim is valid.
Reasons contradict the claim.
8
Which evidence is irrelevant to the claim: "School uniforms improve student focus"?
Uniforms are cheaper than regular clothes
A 2018 study found uniforms reduced classroom distractions by 40%.
Students in uniforms scored higher on standardized tests.
Teachers report fewer dress-code arguments in uniform schools
9
Which part of an argument is considered "evidence"?
"I believe recycling is important."
"Recycling reduces landfill waste by 30%, according to a 2022 EPA report."
"Some argue recycling is inconvenient."
"Therefore, everyone should recycle."
10
Identify the claim: Plastic bags should be banned because they pollute oceans, and marine life mistakes them for food.
All of the above.
Marine life mistakes plastic bags for food.
Plastic bags pollute oceans.
Plastic bags should be banned.
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Which statement includes both a reason and evidence?
Social media harms mental health; it’s addictive.
Social media use correlates with anxiety, based on a study of 5,000 teens.
Experts say social media has pros and cons.
Social media is bad because I don’t like it.

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