RAB Source Entry #2 Citation & Summary – Joshua Ferdinand

Wallace-wells, David. “How Big Were Pandemic Learning Losses, Really?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 21 Sept. 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/21/opinion/pandemic-learning-loss.html

Summary – In “How Big Where Pandemic Learning Losses, Really?” David Wallace-Wells explains the long-term trend data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the Covid-19 School Data Hub. The epidemic had a significant impact on test results; however, it was not the only factor. High-achieving students suffered few setbacks, whereas low-achieving students suffered more. Poverty and race had a significant impact. According to the 2022 exams, students have recovered roughly 30% of their pandemic losses, but there is a range: Students in Colorado recovered nearly half of their losses, whereas students in Indiana recovered only about 10% of their losses. 

1 thought on “RAB Source Entry #2 Citation & Summary – Joshua Ferdinand”

  1. Please read again. You have presented this article as if it was a news piece, but IT IS NOT. Yes he presents facts, but then and this is the important part that makes this piece an op-ed — Wells gives his own interpretation and his own opinion on whether the learning loss was serious as people say. What does Wells think? What is his opinion? He breaks down his viewpoint using First, Second, Third as key signal phrases. YOu need to zero in on the structure of his argument. WHAT IS HIS ARGUMENT?

    THe problem is your summary just reports the facts he uses, but he goes on to make an ARGUMENT. WHAT IS Wells’ argument, his point of view on the learning loss?

    WHERE ARE YOUR CLEAR LABELS: Part 1 MLA CITATION Part 2 SUMMARY The labeling of your RAB Source Entry MUST BE CLEAR!

    You need to work with writing tutor.

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