Mini-Quiz: Purpose of Homework

1. What is the main reason for getting homework after the teacher explained the material?

   To punish the students for not listening in classSorry, not correct. Try another button. To make things easy for the teacherGood try, but not right. Select another answer. It helps you remember and understand the materialThat is correct. You sure know your stuff.

2. Why is reading homework often given?

   To learn material beyond what was taught in classCorrect. You are smart and good looking, too. To prove that you can read fastOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. To encourage students to use the public librarySorry, not correct. Try another button.

3. What should you do about mindless or busy-work homework?

   Refuse to do it in protest to the teacher's incompetenceGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Hire someone to do it for youSorry, not correct. Try another button. Realize you need to do it in order to get a good grade in that classThat is correct. You sure know your stuff.

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