Which of the following best explains the challenge that the speed differential between speaking and writing poses for note taking during lecture?

The difference between your ability to write at 25 words per minute and the speaker’s ability to speak at 125 words per minute makes it a challenge to write what matters most before the speaker moves on to the next point.

The difference between your ability to write at 25 words per minute and the speaker’s ability to speak at 125 words per minute makes it a challenge to understand the vocabulary and facts that are presented without a graphic.

The difference between your ability to speak at 125 words per minute and the speaker’s ability to write at 25 words per minute makes it a challenge to keep your attention focused.

The difference between your ability to write at 125 words per minute and the speaker’s ability to speak at 400 words per minute makes it a challenge to write what matters most before the speaker moves on to the next point.

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The option that best explains the challenge posed by the speed differential between speaking and writing for note-taking during a lecture is:

The difference between your ability to write at 25 words per minute and the speaker’s ability to speak at 125 words per minute makes it a challenge to write what matters most before the speaker moves on to the next point.

This statement accurately reflects the typical disparity between a student's note-taking speed and a lecturer's speaking pace, highlighting the difficulty of capturing essential information quickly enough.