How effectively does the author of “Drill Practice for Mathematical Literacy” develop the argument that drill and practice is an essential building block for mathematical fluency?

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The author thoroughly supports the argument by explaining the ways in which drill and practice supports students in their future endeavors with more challenging collegiate mathematical studies.

The author successfully responds to counterclaims by comparing the positive effects that drill and practice methods have on students with the possible shortcomings of the problem-based instruction approach.

The author unsuccessfully attempts to engage the reader by presenting vignettes and anecdotes that share students’ real-world classroom experiences and their feelings about their mathematical abilities.

The author fails to provide convincing evidence in the analysis of data from research studies that compare the performance of students who have used drill and practice with results from students using other learning methods.