PT55, S1, Q6 Mathematics teacher:...

[todavidzheng]

Could anyone please go over #6? I am unclear how choice(A) is selected.

Thanks a lot!

[bbirdwell]

First, dissect the argument. Find the core of the argument and consider any noticeable gaps in the logic. Our correct answer will likely be a general rule that bridges that specific gap.

Conclusion:
If we're gonna teach them calculus, we should make sure they can handle abstraction.

Why?
1. if we teach them calculus before they're ready, they'll abandon math.

Think about that for a second? What assumptions might the author be making?

The one that sticks out the most to me is this: why should we avoid teaching it to them just because they might abandon math? Apparently, the author believes this abandonment to be a bad thing.

(A) says this, in a kind of awkward way. IF it's true that only we should only teach something to those who are ready for a it and won't lose motivation (abandon it), then the argument above makes sense.