What are the two main arguments for advocates of the “balanced calendar”?
A) Older students will be able to more easily find jobs so they can save for college.
B) A balanced calendar would allow more students to take part in extracurricular activities.
C) Students forget much of what they have learned over a long summer break.
D) Too many weeks of instruction without a break can diminish motivation and cause students to “burn out.”
E) The cost of operating the schools would be less, thus saving taxpayers money.
The two main arguments for advocates of the “balanced calendar” are:
C) Students forget much of what they have learned over a long summer break.
D) Too many weeks of instruction without a break can diminish motivation and cause students to “burn out.”
Explanation: Advocates of the balanced calendar argue that shorter, more frequent breaks help students retain knowledge better and prevent burnout from lengthy periods of continuous instruction, making learning more effective and engaging.