THE CORRECT ANSWER IS E. THE CONCLUSION IS THAT THE ONLY WAY TO FI...

12. The correct answer is E.

The conclusion is that the only way to fix our school systems is to

inject new ideas and approaches. The author rejects the notion that

spending more money can improve education. We are asked to

weaken this argument.

Choice A states only that students that perform highly already are

attracted to schools with new approaches. This does not weaken the

argument. Incorrect.

Choice B states that schools with playgrounds have better students

than schools without them. This is irrelevant. Incorrect.

Choice C states that student performance corresponds closely with

the level of their family's education. This does not address the issue

of spending. Incorrect.

Choice D states that school employees are generally pleased with

the school system. This does not address the core of the argument:

that money does not improve student performance.

Choice E states that students from schools that spend more money

tend to perform better on standardized tests. This suggests that the

claim that money does not improve performance may be

wrong. Correct.