Praxis 5001 Practice Exams Practice Question
During a think-pair-share, a teacher overhears the following exchange between two students: Student A: I agree with the article that we should recycle electronics. Student B: Yes. Me too. What made you think so? Student A: Well, it says in the second paragraph that if electronics are just thrown away, all the chemicals in them can get into the soil and water, and that's bad. Student B: Yeah, throwing away electronics is harmful to the environment. The article also said that it takes so much energy to make new electronics. We might as well reuse the parts from the old ones. In the exchange, the students demonstrate which three of the following elements of an effective discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the exchange, Student A effectively paraphrases the article’s main point about the environmental impact of disposing of electronics, demonstrating a clear understanding of the text. This aligns with option B, as it shows the ability to restate and build on ideas.
Options A and E are incorrect because there is no constructive disagreement or acknowledgment of changed opinions in their conversation. Option C is not applicable, as neither student poses open-ended questions; instead, they affirm each other's statements. Lastly, while both students support their ideas, the strongest demonstration of effective discussion is in the paraphrasing of the text.
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