Need help with CARS logic! Same mistake over and over

[subi55]

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Specifically referencing passage 8 of the second question pack. This flaw is exactly what happens in 99% of the questions I get wrong. Need some advice from you CARS gods. Here is an example of my thinking:

44) The author apparently considers a theory of education that "has little to do with the learner":

Correct Answer: Generally accepted but ineffective

My reasoning for why I thought this was incorrect straight from the passage: "Developmentally appropriate instruction, which parents are likely to judge as the more reasonable approach, appears to be hard to sell to the decision makers concerned with uniformity" So I took this as not being generally accepted since parents prefer a different method, and are a massive aspect of the education system.

Answer I chose: "practical but unethical"

Answer explanation: The author does imply the unethical aspect of the current approach, but does not view the theory as practical since is has little to do with the learner.

So, I see the logic, but I thought that uniformity was a hint at the current systems practicality, hence why admin doesn't want to change it (obviously my logic here is incorrect since I got the question wrong). I can totally see how this answer is correct, still having trouble understanding why my answer was wrong for the following reason:

Two question later the explanation to the correct answer of #46 (which I got correct) completely contradicts #44.
Q: "Admin are relatively reluctant to institute developmentally appropriate instruction because":
A: "it is individualized and therefore involves an inconvenient process of changing traditional methods"
Explanation: "this statement implies that uniformity is more convenient than an individualized approach, with the added benefit of "higher percentages on standardized tests"

I must be living on a different planet because that explanation sure sounds like the definition of practicality to me (convenient, AND increased standardized scores).

ANY INPUT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. I keep running into the same problem. I totally grasped the main point of this passage, but I always seem to almost take to much of what the author is saying to in-depth thought. Clearly in need of some guidance! I feel like I'm so close to getting over this cars hump but cant seem to break it.

 

[Jack Westin]

Don't read their explanations, they will confuse you. Here's how you should look at it: what is the passage more like?

Generally accepted but ineffective

OR

Practical but unethical


Look at the first part of each answer. Generally accepted vs practical basically mean the same thing. Both go with the passage.

Now look at the second part. Ineffective vs unethical. Which fits the passage better after reading the entire thing?

Definitely the ineffective resonated more with the passage.

Therefore that's the best answer. If you think too much about it you'll not only confuse yourself further but you will drive yourself nuts.

The rule of thumb: stick to the passage, which would the author go with?

I hope that helps, good luck!