Part A

Question

What inference can be made about the educational system in the United States from "President Obama's Third Annual Back to School Speech"?

Responses

It trains young people to be leaders.
It trains young people to be leaders.

It needs improvement.
It needs improvement.

If influences students throughout their lives.
If influences students throughout their lives.

It underpays teachers.
It underpays teachers.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.
Which detail from the speech best supports the inference in Part A?
Responses

“We’re taking every step we can to ensure that you’re getting an educational system that is worthy of your potential.”
“We’re taking every step we can to ensure that you’re getting an educational system that is worthy of your potential.”

“Nothing inspires me more than knowing that young people all across the country are already making their marks.”
“Nothing inspires me more than knowing that young people all across the country are already making their marks.”

“Every day, I’m thinking about those same issues as I try to lead this nation.”
“Every day, I’m thinking about those same issues as I try to lead this nation.”

“And I didn’t always know the right answers, but those discussions and that process of discovery -- those things have lasted.”

Answer 1

Part A:

The inference that can be made about the educational system in the United States from "President Obama's Third Annual Back to School Speech" is:

It needs improvement.

Part B:

The detail from the speech that best supports the inference in Part A is:

“We’re taking every step we can to ensure that you’re getting an educational system that is worthy of your potential.”

This statement implies that there is a recognition of the need for improvement in the educational system, as the government is actively working to make it better.