Question

activity 7

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

a. a study found that students who did homework had higher achievement overall.
b. some students may not have families that can or want to help them with their homework.
c. students who do not complete their homework may face consequences.
d. homework is an opportunity for parents to see what their children are learning.

1. what is one possible problem that teachers may face when assigning homework?

a. teachers may have difficulty holding students accountable for completing homework.
b. teachers may struggle to complete their curriculum goals when assigning homework.
c. teacher - led research supports the benefits of homework.
d. students may be more likely to forget information that they do not review by doing homework.

1. which excerpt most strongly supports your answer to the previous question?

a. when students bring work home, they have a chance to invite the adults in their lives into the learning process.
b. homework can also help teachers meet their curriculum goals.
c. some also argue that homework teaches responsibility and time management.
d. if a student is resistant to homework for whatever reason, a teacher has limited options to get the student back on track.

Explanation:

1. The idea that assigning homework may not be fair to all students is supported by the fact that some students may not have families that can or want to help with their homework. This shows an external - family - related factor that can impact the fairness of homework assignments.
2. Teachers may face difficulty holding students accountable for completing homework when students may be more likely to forget information if they do not review by doing homework. This is a problem related to student responsibility and the effectiveness of homework in reinforcing learning.
3. When students bring work home, they have a chance to invite adults in their lives into the learning process, which is a positive aspect of homework in terms of involving parents in education.

Answer:

1. d. Some students may not have families that can or want to help them with their homework.
2. c. Students may be more likely to forget information that they do not review by doing homework.
3. a. When students bring work home, they have a chance to invite the adults in their lives into the learning process.