"A Teacher's Defense of Homework" Article

"A Teacher's Defense of Homework" Article

6th Grade

15 Qs

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"A Teacher's Defense of Homework" Article

"A Teacher's Defense of Homework" Article

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

April Jarvis

Used 6+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Older students

Younger kids

College students

Teachers

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