Question

close read: analyze the text
identify the choice that best answers the question.

in this paragraph from \barrington irving, pilot and educator,\ what key concept does the underlined sentence develop?

\we want to create a one - of - a - kind opportunity for students to take ownership and
accomplish something amazing,\ irving notes. \meaningful, real - world learning experiences fire up the
neurons in kids minds. if you dont do that, youve lost them. purposeful, inspiring activities
increase the chance theyll stay on that learning and career path. weve had one young
lady receive a full scholarship to duke university as a math major, and several young men are
now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.\

a. students who participate in experience aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.

b. experience aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.

c. the success of experience aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.

d. more girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.

Explanation:

The underlined sentence gives specific examples of students who succeeded in math and STEM careers after participating in Irving's program. The core goal mentioned earlier is creating impactful learning to keep students on learning/career paths. Option B directly connects these success stories to the program's goal of boosting participation in math and science careers. Option A is too broad (no direct comparison to non-participants), Option C focuses on teaching techniques which isn't the key concept here, and Option D shifts focus to encouraging girls which isn't the main point of the underlined sentence.

Answer:

B. Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.