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What is the main idea of the passage?
The main idea is whether students get too much homework.
Why are some families against homework?
It affects their quality of life..increases stress levels
Why do teachers assign homework?
Teachers assign homework because it helps prepare students for the real world, creates more disciplined minds
What does discliplined mean?
more focused, controlled
What does rigorous mean?
Rigorous means challenging, demanding.
What is a counterargument?
an argument that opposes an idea
What does excessive mean?
Excessive means too much, more than necessary
What does it mean to be "invested?"
Invested means involved or committed.
What does extra-curricular mean?
Extra-curricular are activities that occur outside of school like soccer, dance, gymnastics.
What does elevated mean?
increased
According to the NEA and PTA, how many minutes of homework should a 7th grader get?
70 minutes, an hour and 10 minutes
How might too much homework affect a family's quality of life?
It can increase stress levels and also cause students to have less time to spend with their family.
What do you think it means to compete in the "real world?"
It means to be outside of school like in a work situation.
Pick a side - do students receive too much hw? What is your evidence from the article?
I think students should have homework because it prepares them for the real world, but it should be limited to 10 minutes per grade per night.
