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What is the author's view on homeschooling?
What is the author's view on homeschooling?
- Homeschooling is the oldest and best method of educating children
- Homeschooling provides better academic outcomes
- Schooling is a surer way of producing well-educated, socially engaged citizens (correct)
- Homeschooling is a reliable method of education
Why does the author argue that homeschooling is not the best method of educating children?
Why does the author argue that homeschooling is not the best method of educating children?
- Standardized tests have shown better academic outcomes for homeschooled children
- Homeschooled kids are usually taught by a full staff of teachers with various specialties
- Parents who homeschool may not be qualified to teach (correct)
- Schoolteachers are usually not adequately trained to teach
What is the flaw in studies showing better academic outcomes for homeschooled children?
What is the flaw in studies showing better academic outcomes for homeschooled children?
- The studies do not consider the social engagement of homeschooled children
- The studies are conducted on a small sample size
- The studies are based on unreliable standardized tests (correct)
- The studies are biased towards traditional schooling
According to the author, what becomes the limitations of homeschooled children?
According to the author, what becomes the limitations of homeschooled children?
What does the author believe motivates kids to excel?
What does the author believe motivates kids to excel?
What is one of the consequences of homeschoolers' isolation mentioned in the passage?
What is one of the consequences of homeschoolers' isolation mentioned in the passage?
According to the passage, what is one of the important functions of public schooling that homeschooling fails to provide?
According to the passage, what is one of the important functions of public schooling that homeschooling fails to provide?
What is the negative consequence of children missing out on integrating into the larger community, as mentioned in the passage?
What is the negative consequence of children missing out on integrating into the larger community, as mentioned in the passage?
Why might homeschooled children feel disconnected from popular culture?
Why might homeschooled children feel disconnected from popular culture?
According to the passage, why is public schooling considered a force for unity and tolerance?
According to the passage, why is public schooling considered a force for unity and tolerance?
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