The machine's control in Margie's education reduces which freedom?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Freedom of lively discussion and spontaneous questions
The governing idea is that highly programmed instruction can restrict dialogue and learner initiative. Margie's mechanical teacher gives her lessons, asks questions, and evaluates answers according to its programmed system. Because she studies alone, she cannot naturally interrupt a human teacher, exchange ideas with classmates, or develop a discussion from an unexpected question. The reduced freedom is therefore the freedom of lively conversation and spontaneous inquiry, making option A correct. She is actually allowed to study at home and use a screen, while nothing in the story suggests that she is forbidden to take tests. The issue is not access but the narrowness of machine-controlled interaction.
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Freedom of lively discussion and spontaneous questions
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing idea is that highly programmed instruction can restrict dialogue and learner initiative. Margie's mechanical teacher gives her lessons, asks questions, and evaluates answers according to its programmed system. Because she studies alone, she cannot naturally interrupt a human teacher, exchange ideas with classmates, or develop a discussion from an unexpected question. The reduced freedom is therefore the freedom of lively conversation and spontaneous inquiry, making option A correct. She is actually allowed to study at home and use a screen, while nothing in the story suggests that she is forbidden to take tests. The issue is not access but the narrowness of machine-controlled interaction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had. Topic: impact of technology.
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