Paired-text Set: Should homework be required in schools?
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English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what is one reason why homework is considered beneficial?
It teaches students how to ask for help.
It helps students develop independence and time management skills.
It allows students to take breaks from learning and it ensures students never fail.
It ensures students never fail.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do parents play in homework, according to the text?
They assign the homework to students.
They grade the homework and give feedback.
They can gain insight into their child’s education by overseeing assignments.
They ensure students get less homework to avoid stress and assign, grade, and give feedback on homework to ensure their student never fails a class.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.W.8.9A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The National Education Association suggests that students who regularly complete homework:
Tend to achieve higher grades.
Often drop out of school.
Feel less stress during exams.
Become professional tutors.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the text suggest is the optimal amount of homework for students?
As much as possible, to ensure mastery of content.
Minimal amounts, to avoid overwhelming students.
About 10 minutes per grade level.
No homework at all, as it is not helpful.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the overall tone of the text toward homework?
Critical of its impact on students.
Neutral about whether it should be used.
Supportive of homework, if balanced.
Opposed to homework entirely.
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CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason critics argue against homework?
It teaches students to work independently.
It can lead to burnout and stress.
It increases students’ time-management skills.
It helps students learn new content.
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CCSS.RI.8.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What impact does unequal access to resources at home have on students, according to the text?
It encourages all students to work harder.
It makes homework easier for students without resources.
It can widen the achievement gap between students.
It has no significant impact on student learning.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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