Spring Break Quiz

According to the article, Spring Break is primarily:

• Just a fun vacation.

• A time for students to catch up on homework.

• A crucial part of making education better for students and teachers.

• A disruption to the learning process.

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The article compares the need for breaks to:

• Eating healthy meals.

• Getting enough exercise.

• Restarting a computer.

• Reading a book.

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Beyond rest, what else can Spring Break offer students?

• A chance to forget everything they learned.

• Opportunities for learning outside the classroom.

• An excuse to avoid responsibilities.

• A reason to fall behind in their studies.

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For teachers, Spring Break provides an opportunity for:

• Only personal relaxation.

• Rest, rejuvenation, and professional development.

• Catching up on grading.

• Planning lessons for the following year only.

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How does Spring Break benefit the overall school environment?

• By extending the school year.

• By creating a more positive and productive atmosphere.

• By allowing for more standardized testing.

• By reducing the need for extracurricular activities.

Spring Break is far more than just a week off from school. It is a vital component of a ​ (a)   and effective educational system. For students, it provides a crucial opportunity to ​ (b)   , reduce stress, and return to ​ (c)   with improved focus and ​ (d)   . It can also open doors to learning experiences outside the classroom.

• healthy
• recharge
• learning
• motivation

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Spring Break extend to the entire ​ (a)   environment. It helps create a more ​ (b)   and productive atmosphere, prevents ​ (c)   , and allows for a reset of ​ (d)   and priorities.

• school
• positive
• burnout
• focus

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Spring Break is like hitting a __________ button, giving everyone a chance to recharge.

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When students are constantly focused on schoolwork, __________ can build up.

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Spring Break can help prevent the dreaded “__________ slump.”

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