Some might argue that tutoring programs are too expensive. However, after-school tutoring programs have been proven to be one of the most cost-effective ways to help students succeed. According to Dr. J. Ortega, who has published several books on education, "schools that offer free after-school tutoring programs save money in the long run and consistently outperform schools that use other methods for improving student performance.”
1- What counterclaim is presented in the passage?
2 - What kind of evidence is used in the rebuttal of the counterclaim?
3 - How does the evidence support the rebuttal?
Answers
The correct answers to the given questions are as follows:-
1- What counterclaim is presented in the passage?
The counter made to claim that tutoring programs are expensive is that after-school tutoring programs are a cost-efficient way for students to succeed.
2 - What kind of evidence is used in the rebuttal of the counterclaim?
The evidence given here is a quote by Dr J Ortega who is a famous author of educational books. According to him, "schools that offer free after-school tutoring programs save money in the long run and consistently outperform schools that use other methods for improving student performance.”
3 - How does the evidence support the rebuttal?
The evidence supports the rebuttal by giving a cost estimation and supporting an additional beneficial fact that it helps to improve the student's academic performance, thereby supporting the proficiency of the school's teaching methodology.
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Explanation:
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