Homework Skill Test

Which two statements below are central ideas in the article, “Should Homework Be Banned?”

• Homework can provide benefits to some students.

• Homework prepares students to be adults.

• Homework may not be a good practice in all situations.

• Teachers should use specific guidelines when assigning homework.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence below belongs in a summary of the article, “Should Homework Be Banned?”

• Some benefits of homework for students includes better understanding of what they are learning and family involvement in the learning process.

• Some teachers assign too much homework.

• Every student has access to resources to help them complete homework.

• A teacher can try assigning lower grades to students who do not complete homework, but some students are not motivated by grades.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which statement about the article below is not objective?

• Some families do not care to be involved with their children’s education.

• A study revealed that over half of all high school students viewed homework as a primary source of stress in their lives.

• It is too hard for teachers to cover an entire curriculum in one year without assigning homework.

• Homework can be a very difficult thing for students with learning disabilities.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which evidence below best supports the idea that assigning homework may not be fair to all students?

• A study found that students who did homework had higher achievement overall.

• Some students may not have families that can or want to help them with their homework.

• Students who do not complete their homework may face consequences.

• Homework is an opportunity for parents to see what their children are learning.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is one possible problem that teachers may face when assigning homework?

• Teachers may have difficulty holding students accountable for completing homework assignments.

• Teachers may struggle to complete their curriculum goals when assigning homework.

• Teacher-led research supports the benefits of homework.

• Students may be more likely to forget information that they do not review by doing homework.

Which excerpt most strongly supports your answer to the previous question?

• When students bring work home, they have a chance to invite the adults in their lives into the learning process.

• Homework can also help teachers meet their curriculum goals.

• Some also argue that homework teaches responsibility and time management.

• If a student is resistant to homework for whatever reason, a teacher has limited options to get the student back on track.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

Summarize the paragraph below in one sentence. Remember to identify the main point, but do not include your own opinions or specific details.

However, homework critics argue that not every student has access to the same resources to help them successfully complete homework. In order to benefit from homework, students need the right support, time and space to get the work done. Some students may not have families that can or want to help them with their homework. This puts them at a disadvantage. For students with learning disabilities, homework without assistance may be almost impossible.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Summarize the paragraph below in one sentence. Remember to identify the main point, but do not include your own opinions or specific details.

It can also be hard to enforce homework completion. If a student is resistant to homework for whatever reason, a teacher has limited options to get the student back on track. They can assign a lower grade, but not all students are motivated by grades. They can talk to the student’s family, but not all families are engaged in their child’s education. They can try to help students see the connection between hard work in school and future success, but as teachers know, this can be very challenging. If teachers rely on homework as an important part of their curriculum, what happens to students who either choose not to do homework or who have such significant academic challenges that homework is not possible?

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Summarize the paragraph below in one sentence. Remember to identify the main point, but do not include your own opinions or specific details.

A major reason many homework-free schools reference is that children need time to play. Play helps children develop problem solving skills, creative thinking, and social intelligence. Today, between heavier loads of homework and extracurricular activities, many children don’t have time for this kind of free play.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Summarize the paragraph below in one sentence. Remember to identify the main point, but do not include your own opinions or specific details.

Finally, critics cite stress as a major reason to reduce or eliminate homework. The Stanford Graduate School of Education did a study that revealed 56% of high school students viewed homework as a primary source of stress in their lives. Stress is linked to a host of mental and physical health issues.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2