Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones- Questions

According to the passage, what percentage of high school teachers say student phone distraction is a 'major problem'?

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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Fill in the blank: Studies have shown that mobile phones, text messages, and even 'nomophobia' can distract students and ______ learning.

• hinder

• enhance

• accelerate

• improve

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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What is 'nomophobia' as mentioned in the passage?

• Fear of being without a mobile phone

• Fear of heights

• Fear of closed spaces

• Fear of flying

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where did the phone bans start?

• United States

• France

• Australia

• Canada

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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CCSS.RI.7.10

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Which states are next?

• California and Texas

• New York and Florida

• Illinois and Ohio

• Georgia and North Carolina

How are schools enforcing the new state bans on cell phone use?

• By implementing strict no-phone policies

• By allowing limited phone use during breaks

• By using phone lockers for students

• By encouraging students to use phones responsibly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How are schools now racing to alert families about the new cell phone rules and put them into effect?

• By sending emails and newsletters

• By holding parent-teacher meetings

• By updating their websites

• By using social media platforms

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What new rules did Franklin Township Community School Corp. in Indiana adopt regarding personal electronic devices during class?

• Students can use personal electronic devices freely during class.

• Personal electronic devices are banned during class.

• Devices can only be used for educational purposes with teacher permission.

• Students must submit their devices at the start of class.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do schools manage cell phones during the school day according to the new policies?

• By allowing unrestricted use throughout the day

• By collecting them at the start of the day and returning them at the end

• By allowing use only during lunch breaks

• By banning them completely from school premises

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How do students and parents feel about the cell phone bans?

• They support the bans.

• They oppose the bans.

• They are indifferent to the bans.

• They have mixed feelings about the bans.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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