Question

Student: “The wishes of students are completely ignored when it is decided which classes and activities are going to be offered. Students should be consulted and have input in the process. According to our survey, only 40% of students are happy with the current situation.” Teacher: “I understand your concern. But teachers are the ones who should have more say about curriculum. Teachers can be assigned classes without explanation, and they have no control over what they teach. Also, their opinions about grading are completely ignored.” Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which statement would best replace the last sentence to help strengthen the teacher’s argument? (1 point) Responses Last time we changed the curriculum there were less discipline problems, so the curriculum leads to better behavior. Last time we changed the curriculum there were less discipline problems, so the curriculum leads to better behavior. Many teachers have advanced degrees in curriculum, but their expertise is not considered. Many teachers have advanced degrees in curriculum, but their expertise is not considered. Changes in curriculum make teachers happy. All happy things are good. Changes in curriculum are good. Changes in curriculum make teachers happy. All happy things are good. Changes in curriculum are good. Some teachers are happy with the current situation, and others are not.

Answer 1

The statement that would best replace the last sentence to help strengthen the teacher’s argument is: "Many teachers have advanced degrees in curriculum, but their expertise is not considered."

This statement emphasizes the expertise of teachers in curriculum matters, supporting the idea that their input is essential and should be valued in decision-making processes about classes and activities offered.