Unit 2 Test Study

Text: The Benefits of Homework

Which sentence best supports the claim that homework helps students improve academically?

• Many educators believe that consistent homework can improve students’ understanding and retention of material.

• Critics argue that homework can lead to stress and exhaustion.

• They also claim that it takes away from valuable family time.

• Homework is a valuable tool for students.

What is the main counterclaim presented against homework?

• Homework improves students’ grades on exams.

• Homework can be stressful and exhausting for students.

• Homework is useful for reviewing classroom material.

Which detail best supports the counterclaim that homework negatively affects students’ well-being?

• Homework is a valuable tool for students.

• It reinforces what they learn in class and helps them practice skills independently.

• Critics argue that homework can lead to stress and exhaustion, especially if students have too much of it.

• Some studies even show that students who regularly complete homework perform better on exams.

How does the passage respond to the criticism that homework takes away from family time?

• It argues that homework has no negative impacts on family time.

• It acknowledges the criticism without providing a rebuttal.

• It provides examples of how family members can help with homework.

• It claims that family time is less important than academic success.

Text: The Case for Year-Round Spending

Which sentence best supports the idea that year-round schooling helps students retain information?

• Year-round schooling is an idea that’s gaining traction.

• Schools that have implemented year-round schedules report improved test scores.

• Advocates argue that it helps students retain information by reducing the 'summer slide.'

• Students attend classes throughout the year with shorter breaks in between.

What is the main counterclaim against year-round schooling?

• It can cause learning loss during shorter breaks.

• It disrupts family schedules and limits summer activities.

• It leads to lower attendance rates.

• It has not improved test scores in schools.

Which detail best supports the counterclaim that year-round schooling limits valuable summer opportunities?

• Some people believe that year-round schooling disrupts family schedules and limits opportunities for summer activities.

• Year-round schooling helps students retain information by reducing the 'summer slide.'

• Schools with year-round schedules report improved test scores.

• Students need extended breaks to relax and recharge.

How does the author respond to the idea that students need long breaks to recharge?

• By claiming that long breaks aren't necessary for students.

• By suggesting that shorter breaks throughout the year provide adequate rest.

• By saying that year-round schooling has no negative impact on student energy.

• By arguing that schooling has no negative impact on student energy levels.

In what way does "The Case Against Year-Round Schooling" address the potential issue of student and teacher burnout, which is not mentioned in "The Case for Year-Round Schooling"?

• By suggesting that the extended summer breaks allow students and teachers to fully recharge and return with renewed focus.

• By explaining that long breaks are outdated in modern education

• By suggesting that teachers need breaks to prepare curriculum

• By stating that year-round schooling increases student stress

How does "The Case Against Year-Round Schooling" counter the claim in "The Case for Year-Round Schooling" that shorter breaks prevent learning loss?

• By arguing that shorter breaks lead to lower test scores

• By emphasizing that year-round schooling doesn't impact learning retention

• By suggesting that long summer breaks provide important non-academic learning experiences