Question

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Q1
In Chelsea's essay on how homework is not directly linked to student success, she introduces the following counterclaim:

Conversely, some school administrators argue that homework improves learning by keeping students focused on their studies.

Which of the following rebuttals effectively refutes that counterclaim?

A. It really can't be proven either way whether homework affects academic performance, so this counterclaim is false.
B. Frances Higginbotham, Professor of Education at Anytown University, disputes this idea by surveying a random group of teenagers, and he finds no significant effects of homework on academic preparedness.
C. Despite this belief, homework actually led to an increase in test scores.
D. That is simply just not true and there is nothing to elaborate on here because it's just basic common sense.
Q.2
Chelsea is writing an argumentative essay on how homework is not directly linked to student academic success. Which of the following is not effective evidence for her body paragraph?

A.According to Barbara Smith, the superintendent of Anytown School District, "Eliminating homework in our district has resulted in an overall improvement in student happiness and an increase in time spent with family and friends."
B. Based on a survey completed by over 700 families in the Anytown School District, 96% of students and adults were in favor of eliminating homework to provide more time for students to pursue their own interests.
C. In addition, many teachers in Anytown School District have expressed their agreement with the district's decision to eliminate homework because it cuts down on excessive grading.
D. Students need more time to spend with family and friends. One time I spent four hours on homework after spending eight hours at school.

Answer 1

I'm a day late, but here are the answers:

Q1: B

Q2: D

Step-by-step explanation:

Q1: answer choice B uses credible sources and evidence to refute the counterclaim effectively. The other answer choices do not use evidence to back their perspectives.

Q2: Clearly, answer choice D does not use reliable evidence. Just personal experience. As you can see, A, B, and C use valid evidence from Anytown School District.

I took this test and got a 100%, so it is reliable.