Question

Read the paragraph.

Some districts and states are embracing online learning as a so-called “disruptive innovation,” in which difficult circumstances force organizations to use tactics that go against traditional approaches or transform them. In the Detroit area, for instance, a local district with a high dropout rate and declining enrollment opened a cyber high school, which is aimed at helping lure dropouts and at-risk students into the district to get them back on track to graduate. The new virtual program has helped draw in new students, increasing enrollment and state funding.

Which statement is supported by the paragraph and reinforces an argument for online learning?
Online learning is disruptive to standard educational practices.
Virtual-school enrollment is increasing because there are fewer graduation requirements.
Online learning is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional classroom settings.
Virtual schools offer the same academic and elective offerings as regular schools.

Answer 1

Online learning is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional classroom settings.

The paragraph says districts and states are embracing online learning and gives an example of a district opening a cyber high school that drew in new students, supporting that claim.