Homeschooling vs Traditional Schooling

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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?

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?

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?

The limitations of their parents who teach them Signup and view all the answers

What does the author believe motivates kids to excel?

Competing with other students Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of homeschoolers' isolation mentioned in the passage?

Missing opportunities for fun and friendship Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one of the important functions of public schooling that homeschooling fails to provide?

Integrating kids into the larger community Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative consequence of children missing out on integrating into the larger community, as mentioned in the passage?

Being unable to participate in extracurricular activities Signup and view all the answers

Why might homeschooled children feel disconnected from popular culture?

Their parents have an unusual amount of control over their exposure to TV shows, movies, and music Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why is public schooling considered a force for unity and tolerance?

As it integrates kids into the larger community Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the author's view on homeschooling?

Why does the author argue that homeschooling is not the best method of educating children?

What is the flaw in studies showing better academic outcomes for homeschooled children?

According to the author, what becomes the limitations of homeschooled children?

What does the author believe motivates kids to excel?

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?

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?

According to the passage, why is public schooling considered a force for unity and tolerance?

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