"A Teacher's Defense of Homework" Article

What is the main topic discussed by Andrea Townsend in the opinion piece?

• The benefits of scientific education in high school

• The importance of hands-on activities in learning

• The necessity of homework for American kids

• The comparison between American and Japanese education systems

According to the text, what is one reason the author believes homework is important?

• It helps students to compete for spots at prestigious high schools

• It ensures that students understand and appreciate the information taught in class

• It allows students to perform well on international tests

• It prepares students for juju, a common after-school program in Japan

What does the author teach at the Charles School?

• English as a Second Language

• Mathematics and Science

• Biology, including a variety of topics such as cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology

• The scientific method and lab procedures only

What does the author require students to do a few times a year?

• Compete for spots at prestigious high schools

• Write a scientific paper

• Attend juju after-school programs

• Take part in international tests

What is the author's opinion on hands-on work versus homework?

• Hands-on work is the best way of learning, and homework is not necessary

• Homework is more effective than hands-on activities

• Both hands-on activities and homework are necessary for learning

• Hands-on activities in class are enough, and homework should be optional

According to the text, why do Japanese kids do a lot of academic work outside of school?

• Because their teachers assign a lot of homework

• To prepare for juju, a common after-school program

• To compete for spots at prestigious high schools

• Because it is a cultural expectation in Japan

According to Richard Walker and Mike Horsley, homework is not very beneficial for which group of students?

• Older students

• Younger kids

• College students

• Teachers

What do the majority of teachers focus on when assigning homework?

• The quantity of work

• The quality of work

• The ease of grading

• The length of the assignments

What is the main reason teachers assign homework, according to the text?

• To prepare students to start college early

• To ensure students' success

• To keep students busy at home

• To have papers to grade

What do some readers assume about teachers in the comments on Greenfield's article?

• They are not devoted to their students

• They have students' best interests at heart

• They are committed to giving the best education

• They don't last in the profession