CAASPP Success - Grade 11 Reading Comprehension - Argumentative #2
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Question 1
Specialization is the only way to achieve significant breakthroughs.
Interdisciplinary studies foster adaptability and innovation, while specialization can lead to significant contributions within a narrow field.
Being a specialist is more beneficial than being a generalist.
Interdisciplinary studies lack the depth needed for significant contributions.
Question 2
Question 3
By showing that interdisciplinary education is a new concept.
By illustrating how historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein achieved success through integrating multiple fields.
By arguing that past educational reforms failed.
By highlighting failures of specialists in historical contexts.
Question 4
They have a deeper knowledge of their specific fields.
They use a diverse toolkit of skills and perspectives to adapt to rapidly changing industries and technologies.
They focus on one area of expertise without deviating from it.
They are often hired for lower-level positions due to their broad skill set.
Question 5
Employers seek candidates who can contribute to different aspects of their organizations, from technical expertise to strategic thinking.
Interdisciplinary thinkers often achieve proficiency in multiple areas.
Educational reforms emphasized interdisciplinary approaches after World War I.
Students who engage in interdisciplinary programs develop stronger cognitive abilities.
Question 6
The possibility to specialize in one field.
The ability to draw connections across various disciplines to find creative solutions.
The opportunity for students to focus solely on technical subjects.
The potential to limit one's studies to a single domain.
Question 7
By stating that specialists can face challenges outside their area of expertise.
By mentioning that interdisciplinary thinkers often achieve proficiency in multiple areas and excel at synthesizing ideas from different fields.
By arguing that interdisciplinary education only prepares individuals for general roles.
By suggesting that single-discipline programs outperform interdisciplinary programs.
Question 8
By increasing technical skills.
By fostering meaningful conversations, deeper connections, and broader appreciation for the world.
By ensuring one's physical fitness.
By limiting one's interaction to specific subjects.
Question 9
It shows that there was a shift towards more exclusive technical training.
It demonstrates the practical success and enduring value of broad-based learning to address societal issues.
It emphasizes the failures of broad-based learning.
It illustrates that specialization was favored historically.
Question 10
Question 11
It provides empirical evidence that interdisciplinary programs enhance cognitive abilities and creativity.
It argues against the effectiveness of interdisciplinary programs.
It shows that interdisciplinary programs hinder problem-solving skills.
It emphasizes the limitations of traditional educational programs.
Question 12
Specialization will continue to dominate education and job markets.
Interdisciplinary skills and knowledge will be increasingly valuable and necessary.
Traditional educational models will become obsolete.
Physical and technical skills will no longer be relevant.
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