Question

Emma: I think that schools are no longer the most effective way to educate kids. Kids would learn more if they spent some of their time in small, home-based groups and other time out in the real world instead of the classroom. For example, they could do job shadowing, or explore museums or nature. Mark: I’m not sure I agree. There would be no way to make sure that every child received a high-quality education or even learned basic information. Emma: Actually, a large percentage of high school graduates say that they didn’t learn basic information. So this wouldn’t be any worse. And besides, not everyone needs to learn the same things. This model would be more flexible and meet people’s needs much better. Mark: I think it would limit people’s opportunities, not expand them. Emma: And I think it would provide far more opportunities than traditional school.Use the discussion to answer the question. If Mark asks Emma, “Where did you learn that a large percentage of high school graduates say that they didn’t learn basic information?” what kind of question is it? (1 point) Responses It is an exploratory question because it requires Emma to justify her sources. It is an exploratory question because it requires Emma to justify her sources. It is a cause-and-effect question because it asks about the causal link between two topics. It is a cause-and-effect question because it asks about the causal link between two topics. It is a challenge question because it questions an opinion. It is a challenge question because it questions an opinion. It is a relational question because it asks how two topics are related to each other.

Answer 1

The best response is: **It is an exploratory question because it requires Emma to justify her sources.**

This is because Mark is asking Emma to provide evidence or justification for her claim regarding the percentage of high school graduates who feel they did not learn basic information.