Question

Use the claim to answer the question.

Schools should run throughout the year with several short breaks instead of closing for the summer.
Is each piece of evidence relevant or not relevant to the argument?

(2 points)
Relevant:
Not Relevant:
1. Students lose some of their learning when they have a long summer break.
2. Many students prefer to learn by doing projects instead of by reading books.
3. Year-round school allows facilities to avoid overcrowding because student groups can be staggered.
4. Many schools offer programming before and after school to supplement learning.

Answer 1

Relevant: 1, 3
Not Relevant: 2, 4

Brief justification: 1 supports year-round school by citing summer learning loss; 3 supports it by showing staggered schedules reduce overcrowding. 2 (learning preferences) and 4 (before/after-school programs) don't directly address the year-round vs. summer schedule question.