I read this as a first pass and immediately knew without working/modeling out the logic flow it was either A or B and chose A. I also ran it by ChatGPT (which we all know its models may not be 100% accurate) to then see how the AI solved it and it too came up with A as well. It had an interesting view, and now I second guess. If we understand this to be about the 'role' of a teacher v. a 'learning method', then I'd agree with 7sage.

Analyze A v. B for the answer choice

Why Option (a) Might Be Stronger:

While both answers capture important aspects of their disagreement, option (a) is more directly related to the specific disagreement about acquiring fundamental knowledge. Gaby and Logan's views revolve around how children learn best—through interest-driven exploration versus structured instruction.

Why Option (b) Is Also Valid:

Option (b) focuses on the teacher's role in guiding that process, which is a central theme in their dialogue. It points to the degree of direction teachers should provide, which is a valid interpretation of their disagreement.

Conclusion:

Best Answer: While both options can be defended, (a) is the more precise answer regarding the fundamental disagreement about the method of acquiring knowledge.

(b) is also correct in the context of their debate about the teacher's role but is less specific about the overall educational philosophy regarding knowledge acquisition.

Final Thoughts:

In an LSAT context, it's crucial to select the answer that best encapsulates the core disagreement. Therefore, while both (a) and (b) capture elements of their conversation, (a) is the most straightforward and directly related to the heart of the issue regarding how children should learn.

If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!

I am troubled with this example. I thought we needed to base our decisions on the facts of the stimulus (passage). I get it, the rule is flawed, but why would I assume outside of what the rule states. Make little sense to teach that you shouldn't assume for MSS or MBT, but here you should.