Shortening the School Year

Shortening the School Year

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Passage

Mathematics

4th Grade

Hard

Understanding text structures, Evaluating claims and arguments, Evaluating reasons and evidence

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the conclusion in the passage 'Shortening the School Year'?

To introduce new arguments

To summarize the complexity of the debate and the need to consider both potential benefits and valid concerns

To provide a personal opinion

To list historical facts

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Understanding text structures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does shortening the school year potentially impact student burnout and academic performance?

It increases student burnout and decreases academic performance.

It has no effect on student burnout but improves academic performance.

It reduces student burnout and improves academic performance.

It reduces academic performance but has no effect on student burnout.

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one argument presented against shortening the school year?

It may result in a loss of instructional time and impact working parents.

It will improve student performance and reduce stress.

It will lead to a more balanced academic calendar.

It is a cost-effective solution for schools.

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Evaluating claims and arguments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, what is the potential benefit of shortening the school year?

Increased student burnout

Decreased academic performance

Reduced student burnout and better academic performance

No impact on student burnout or academic performance

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Evaluating claims and arguments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What text structure does the passage on Shortening the School Year follow?

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Chronological Order

Problem and Solution

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Understanding text structures