The Homework Debate by Suzanne Zimbler

In July 2017, families in Marion County, Florida, learned that the county's elementary school students would no longer get traditional homework assignments. Which option best completes the sentence?

• would have more time for recess.

• would have to read for one hour each day.

• would no longer get traditional homework assignments.

• would get more homework.

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The author of the article balances different points of view on the issue of homework by including which of the following?

• quotes from experts with different opinions.

• information about the 10-minutes rule.

• information about no-homework policies.

• information about the history of homework.

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Which is another way to say boost (paragraph 4)?

• hurt

• improve

• add

• jump

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Which could be another title for the section "Finding a Balance"?

• "A New Approach"

• "Finding Middle Ground"

• "The New Principal"

• "Positive Effects"

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Professor Harris Cooper believes that homework should be eliminated from which schools?

• should be eliminated from all schools.

• should be eliminated from elementary schools.

• is harmful for students.

• is helpful for students.

What is the meaning of the word voicing as it is used in section 2 ("Finding a Balance"), paragraph 3?

• defining words in context

• pronouncing words properly

• expressing one's ideas or opinions

• singing loudly

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Analyze Reasons and Evidence: Paula Fass says, “There has been controversy over homework ever since schooling became a requirement.” Which piece of evidence best supports Fass’s statement?

• “Last year, Kelly Elementary School . . . made headlines by eliminating homework.”

• “In the 1900s, a lot of parents thought that homework just occupied children’s time [when] they could be doing chores.”

• “Kelly Elementary won’t be the only school to experiment with its policies.”

• “Last year, Dara had two or three hours of homework a night.”

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Make Inferences: Paula Fass and Harris Cooper most likely agree that

• people have different views about homework.

• homework is helpful for all students.

• teachers approve of homework.

• homework does not necessarily help students.

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Read for Detail: How much homework should kids get each night, according to the National Education Association and the National PTA?

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Main Idea and Details: This story is mainly about

• how to balance homework and activities.

• the homework policy for schools in Florida.

• concerns over homework.

• the debate over whether elementary school students should get homework.

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