Question

lexie is writing an argumentative essay about the benefits of allowing students to use cell phones in school. which evidence would best support lexies claim that cell phones can be used as educational tools?
a. there are several applications available for cell phones that allow students to not only conduct experiments outside the classroom, but also allow them to interact with experts in various fields of study.
b. students today are so immersed in the digital environment that it makes sense to allow them to use cell phones for educational tasks such as texting responses to questions and playing educational games.
c. education must evolve with technology and allowing students to use cell phones for educational purposes has proven to engage students who are struggling or disinterested in academics.
d. because of the rapid development of technology, many people now believe that allowing students to use tools such as cell phones can actually improve their academic performance.

Explanation:

To support the claim that cell phones can be used as educational tools, the evidence should directly relate to academic improvement. Option D explicitly states that cell phones can actually improve academic performance, which is the most relevant to the claim. Options A, B, and C focus on other aspects like classroom interaction, digital immersion, and education evolution, but they do not directly address the improvement of academic performance as strongly as Option D.

Answer:

D. Because of the rapid development of technology, many people now believe that allowing students to use tools such as cell phones can actually improve their academic performance.