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Statement: "Public school teachers should take refresher training every two years because teaching methods change quickly." Which of the following is assumed?

  1. Private school teachers do not need training.
  2. Refresher training can help teachers keep up with new teaching methods.
  3. Most teachers are not competent.
  4. Teaching methods never change.

Answer

B. Refresher training can help teachers keep up with new teaching methods.

Solution

The argument links changing methods to training; it assumes training actually helps teachers keep up. It does not assume teachers are incompetent.

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