PT1 - PASSAGE 3

What is the main purpose of the experiment described in the passage?

• To teach children English
• To test new tablet software
• To explore self-learning with technology
• To replace traditional schools

What is surprising about the children’s reaction to the iPads?

• They figured out how to use them independently
• They ignored the tablets entirely
• They needed adults to show them how to use them
• They rejected technology in favor of books

What role did child leaders play in the experiment?

• They distributed the tablets
• They acted as translators
• They taught other children how to use the tablets
• They communicated with the researchers

According to the passage, what unusual event occurred in one village?

• Adults took over the tablets
• A disabled child became a leader
• A child disabled the tablet’s block
• The children created their own apps

Why were the iPads pre-installed with English apps?

• To make them easier to use
• Due to a request from the Ethiopian government
• To prepare children for global jobs
• To test language acquisition

What was one outcome of the children using the iPads?

• They wrote essays in English
• They learned to dismantle the tablets
• They began singing the alphabet song
• They created their own software

What does the phrase "coalesced around a couple of child leaders" suggest?

• The children formed small groups naturally
• Leadership emerged among the children
• The children were assigned leaders
• Leaders were chosen by the researchers

What does the term "self-learning tool" imply about the iPads?

• They were used for games only
• They required constant supervision
• They allowed children to learn independently
• They replaced traditional education

Why is the claim that “getting kids access to technology may be more important than giving them schools” controversial?

• It is widely accepted by educators
• It lacks support from experiments
• It challenges traditional education methods
• It focuses on adult education

What does the phrase “mental leap” imply about the children’s learning process?

• It was slow and challenging
• It required adult supervision
• It involved quick and intuitive understanding
• It was limited to certain apps