Kim Carlton is a new fifth grade teacher. She is surprisedto learn that her school has reduced the amount of recess for all students and eliminated time for physical education in the fifth grade curriculum. Kim believes that exercise and recess enhance academic performance. Based on national trends, whyis her school (like many other schools in the U.S.) most likelyreducingrecess and physical
education?
a. To reduce risks of accidents on the playground and in physical education classes
b. To avoid the cost of hiring teachers for physical education
c. To increase academic timein the classroom
d. To reduce teacher responsibilities for student behavior on the playground and in physical education activities
c
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a. 10% b. 30% c. 45% d. 55%
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What will be an ideal response?
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