Statement:\nEvery school should promote partnerships that increase parental involvement and participation to foster children’s growth.\nConclusions:\nI. For children’s growth, parents should be involved in various school activities.\nII. Parental involvement has no influence on children’s growth.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Only I follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The policy statement recommends that schools promote partnerships specifically to increase parental involvement “for promoting the growth of children.” Thus, parental involvement is presented as instrumental to growth.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Schools should boost parental involvement.
  • The stated purpose is children’s growth.
  • No alternative purpose is mentioned.


Concept / Approach:
If parental involvement is promoted to achieve children’s growth, then involvement is being treated as a factor that supports growth. Therefore, Conclusion I follows. Conclusion II directly contradicts the rationale.


Step-by-Step Solution:
1) I: Matches the stated policy rationale → follows.2) II: Claims “no influence,” which conflicts with the explicit purpose → does not follow.


Verification / Alternative check:
Had the statement said involvement is unrelated to growth, II might follow; it says the opposite.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Only II,” “Both,” and “Neither” misinterpret the policy’s stated purpose.


Common Pitfalls:
Overlooking intention embedded in policy statements as evidence of assumed influence.


Final Answer:
Only I follows

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