New Jersey NJSLA-Adaptive ELA Grade 9 Practice Questions - New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive English Language Arts - Grade 9 Exam

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Read the passage: Devon had memorized every formula for the math competition, but when the proctor called time, he left three questions blank. On the walk home, his friend Priya said, "You studied the answers but forgot to study the problems." Devon laughed, but the words stuck. The next week he stopped drilling formulas and started solving puzzles, learning to think through each problem instead of reciting memorized facts. What theme is suggested by the passage?

Understanding how to solve problems matters more than memorizing facts. Competitions are stressful and should be avoided. Friendship is the most important thing in life. Math is too difficult for most students.

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Understanding how to solve problems matters more than memorizing facts.

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