Marita's Bargain w WOW 24

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What is the central idea of Marita's Bargain?

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America needs to provide more learning time, especially for kids from the lowest/poorest class, because summer vacation negatively impacts their ability to do well on tests and have future academic opportunities.

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How do students' reading scores change over the summer break?

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Students in the high class improve their reading scores over the summer by significantly more points than students in the low and middle classes.

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What is the benefit of longer school days and years at KIPP?

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Teachers and students have more time to practice and learn the material in a relaxed atmosphere.

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What does 'feasible' mean?

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Capable of being done with means at hand.

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What was the author's purpose for including the study about reading scores and summer vacation?

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The author wanted to show the effect summer vacation has on reading scores for different classes.

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What impact does summer vacation have on students from low-income families?

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Summer vacation negatively impacts their ability to perform well academically.

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How do Asian countries' school years compare to America's?

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Asian countries like Japan and South Korea have longer school years than America and better test scores.

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What is the significance of KIPP Academy's approach to education?

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KIPP Academy emphasizes extended learning time to improve academic outcomes for students.

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What is the relationship between socioeconomic status and reading score improvement during summer?

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Students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds tend to improve their reading scores more than those from lower backgrounds during summer.

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Why is extended learning time important for students?

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Extended learning time allows for more practice, better retention of material, and improved academic performance.