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<p>It is not MORE homework. It is work that represent the equivalent of the missed days. What is better … four days to make up by extending the “season” or adding 30 minutes to a bunch of days compared to simply doing the equivalent of say, 20 hours of work. </p>
<p>Why would one assume that the kids do not cheat on regular work, but would cheat on this extra work. I also mentioned that the work should be an opportunity to check how well previously covered is remembered and give the opportunity to teachers to convey clearly to the parents where their kids stand.</p>