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.