LSAT 152 – Section 2 – Question 14

LSAT 152 - Section 2 - Question 14

November 2018

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Question
QuickView		 Type Tags Answer
Choices		 Curve Question
Difficulty		 Psg/Game/S
Difficulty		 Explanation
PT152 S2 Q14
+LR
+Exp
Most strongly supported +MSS
Principle +Princ
Causal Reasoning +CausR
Rule-Application +RuleApp
Net Effect +NetEff
A
3%
152
B
14%
160
C
0%
152
D
83%
163
E
0%
144
120
137
154
 +Easier 147.463 +SubsectionMedium

Until fairly recently, classroom computers were considered a luxury. Today, educators argue that students who have not had training in computer skills will lack the skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace. However, studies show that schools emphasizing computer technology spend more time teaching computer skills but less time developing students’ basic math and reading skills.

Summary
Until recently, classroom computers were considered a luxury. Educators claim that students that have not been taught computer skills will lack necessary skills to compete in the global marketplace. However, studies show that schools that emphasize computer technology spend more time teaching computer skills than basic skills.

Strongly Supported Conclusions
Sometimes keeping up with the requirements for developing new skills can lead to neglect in addressing other skills.

A
A knowledge of the latest technologies is no more valuable than a knowledge of the fundamental academic disciplines.
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know, in direct comparison, what skills are more valuable than others. We know that computer skills are valuable to enable students to compete, but basic knowledge could be more valuable.
B
Schools cannot emphasize the teaching of computer skills without neglecting other skills.
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know if a scenario of balancing the attention between different skills is impossible. We only know that recent studies show that schools are not balancing them.
C
A complete rethinking of traditional academic subjects is required in order to keep pace with global developments.
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know whether a complete rethinking is required.
D
Attempting to keep pace with recent educational developments can result in neglecting basic skills in favor of other skills.
This answer is strongly supported. Studies show that schools are spending less time teaching the basics in favor of teaching computer skills to students.
E
Giving students a knowledge of new technologies should be the primary goal of education.
This answer is unsupported. We don’t know what should be the primary goal of education. The stimulus does not make a value judgment.

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