Which of the following is not a variable in interpreting reading comprehension test results?

Jason is a fourth-grade student in Mr. Weatherspoon's class. Mr. Weatherspoon is concerned about Jason's comprehension of informational text. When the class discusses stories, Jason contributes many ideas; however, when the class discusses informational text, Jason remains silent. During independent reading time, Mr. Weatherspoon asks Jason to come to the reading table to read orally the following short passage taken from Owls (Morgan, 2006).

Owls Under Threat

All around the world, owls are under threat. The main cause is the destruction of their habitat, as forests are cleared for timber or new farm land.
Many owls are poisoned by chemicals that framers use to protect their crops. When the owls eat rats, mice, and other animals that have been killed by pesticides. They too become poisoned and die. Owls are also under threat because some people steal owls' eggs, even though it is illegal to do this in many counties. This means the eggs never hatch and the owl population declines. (pg. 28).
During the reading, Jason struggles only with the word pesticides. He reads the rest of the passage fluently, including the title. Afterward, he and Mr. Weatherspoon have the following conversation:
Mr. Weatherspoon: Jason, what is the main idea of the passage? Jason: Owls. Mr. Weatherspoon: Any particular aspect of owls? J
ason: Pesticides kill them.
Mr. Weatherspoon: Are there any other reasons for owls being under threat?
Jason: I'm not sure. From this short discussion,
Mr. Weatherspoon realizes that Jason does not get the main idea of this short passage, which is that owls are under threat for various reasons.
What possible reasons would cause Jason's inability to give the main idea of the short passage?

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