Question

is homework truly beneficial? two decades ago, researchers believed that homework had a negative impact on students physical and emotional health, yet many students are still bogged down with hours of homework in early as the second grade. according to research by several universities, elementary - school students spend an average of 3 hours per week doing homework. the same studies revealed that the average high - school students spends over 22 hours a week on homework. in fact, students today spend more than double the time on homework compared to students two decades ago. study after homework time doubles, student performance continues to decline. so how then is homework helping? homework is harmful and not the answer to student success. select the correct answer. read the introductory paragraph of an argument. what type of claim is the author making? a. value claim b. fact claim c. cause claim d. solutions claim

Explanation:

The author presents research - based statements about the negative impact of homework on students' physical and emotional health and academic performance. This is presenting a factual situation, making it a fact claim.

Answer:

B. fact claim