Longer School Day: Expanded Learning Time Pros and Cons

What is the author's purpose of including this infographic about expanded learning time (ELT)?

• To show that expanded learning time is not useful.

• To show that expanded learning time decrease student's achievement.

• To show that expanded learning time can boosts/increase student achievement.

• To show that teachers get more planning during expanded learning time.

What evidence does the article provide to support one claim in favor of adding expanded learning time?

• Andover schools are already top performers in the state.

• Funding for longer school days is only guaranteed for one year.

• Some are convinced that ELT will encourage positive parent involvement.

• More time is needed for current academic lessons and special projects.

Which statement best summarizes the argument against expanded learning time?

• Andover should not begin ELT because Andover is a high-performing district, the funding might run out, and ELT takes time away from families.

• There is no point in starting ELT in Andover because grant money to fund it might run out after a single year, and the town could not pay for it.

• ELT is most useful in districts where test scores are low and dropout rates are high, but Andover does not have these problems.

• Adding extra time to the school day would allow less time for parents to help their own children, so students’ performance might actually suffer from ELT.

What is one potential benefit of a longer school day mentioned in the article?

• A) Increased time for extracurricular activities.

• B) More opportunities for socializing.

• C) Less time for academic lessons.

• D) Reduced need for homework.

Which of the following is a concern about longer school days?

• A) Improved student focus.

• B) Increased teacher workload.

• C) More time for creative projects.

• D) Enhanced student-teacher relationships.

How might expanded learning time affect students' family life, according to the article?

• A) It allows more family bonding time.

• B) It reduces time spent with family.

• C) It has no impact on family life.

• D) It improves family communication.

What is a possible advantage of expanded learning time for teachers?

• A) More time to cover the curriculum.

• B) Less time for lesson planning.

• C) Increased personal time.

• D) Reduced classroom hours.

Which vocabulary word best describes the tone of the article regarding longer school days?

• A) Enthusiastic

• B) Critical

• C) Neutral

• D) Indifferent

What grammatical structure is used in the sentence: 'Longer school days can lead to improved academic performance, but they may also cause burnout'?

• A) Simple sentence

• B) Compound sentence

• C) Complex sentence

• D) Compound-complex sentence

In the context of the article, what does the term 'expanded learning time' refer to?

• A) Shorter school days

• B) Longer school days

• C) Weekend classes

• D) Summer school programs