Determine Author's Point of View Practice Test

Read the passage: “Despite ‘improvements,’ many schools still fail students with crowded classes and outdated textbooks.” What is the author’s critical point of view, and how is it conveyed?

Read this opinion column: “Despite new technology, many classrooms still use outdated textbooks and crowded rooms. Students can’t get enough help when one teacher has too many kids. Schools need real changes, not small promises.” What is the author’s point of view, and what evidence conveys it?