Cursive Handwriting in California Grade Schools

What is the main reason for the comeback of cursive handwriting in California grade schools?

• To improve typing skills on computers

• To follow a new state law

• Because students requested it

• To prepare students for high school

According to the article, what cognitive benefits does learning cursive offer?

• Improves cognitive development and reading comprehension

• Enhances memory retention only

• Increases speed in reading digital text

• Improves mathematical skills

Which grades in California are required to have handwriting instruction as per Assembly Bill 446?

• Kindergarten to second grade

• First to sixth grade

• First to third grade

• Fourth to sixth grade

Who sponsored Assembly Bill 446 that requires cursive handwriting instruction in California?

• Pamela Keller

• Daniel Trotta

• Sharon Quirk-Silva

• The California Department of Education

What additional value do some educators find in teaching cursive handwriting?

• It helps with learning foreign languages

• It enables children to read historic documents and family letters

• It improves computer programming skills

• It is necessary for legal document preparation

What was the reaction of Keller's student upon seeing the U.S. Constitution written in cursive?

• The student disliked it.

• The student was confused.

• The student was excited and remarked, "It's cursive!"

• The student had no reaction.

According to the text, why is cursive writing making a comeback?

• Because it is easier to learn than printing.

• Because it is required by the Common Core education standards.

• Because states are starting to require cursive handwriting instruction.

• Because it is more aesthetically pleasing.

As of 2024, how many states have introduced cursive bills?

• 14 states

• 22 states

• 5 states

• 10 states

What are the benefits of learning cursive writing according to Leslie Zoroya?

• It helps in improving childhood development.

• It makes writing faster.

• It is required for legal documents.

• It is more popular than printing.

What is one of the reasons why cursive was left out of the national Common Core education standards?

• Because it was considered outdated.

• Because it was too difficult for students to learn.

• Because of the increase of computer keyboards and tablets.

• Because teachers preferred teaching printing.