Claim: Children should attend school for more days of the year but for less time each day.

Opposing Argument: A longer school year would prevent students from having summer jobs that provide valuable life experience.

Which statement is true to BEST refute the opposing argument?
teenagers who have part time jobs learn important skills that will help them in the future.

Most high school students would rather spend their summers relaxing than working.

High school students make good employees because they are eager to learn and have a lot of energy.

A shorter school day would allow more students to hold down jobs during the school year rather than just during the summer.

A shorter school day would allow more students to hold down jobs during the school year rather than just during the summer.

Question

Andrew is writing an essay with the claim that playing a team sport is beneficial for students. Which kind of evidence could he use to support his claim?(1 point)
Responses

a list of the number of students from his state who became professional athletes
a list of the number of students from his state who became professional athletes

data detailing the positive physical effects of outdoor activity
data detailing the positive physical effects of outdoor activity

statistics showing the percentage of students who participate in team sports
statistics showing the percentage of students who participate in team sports

a study explaining that team sports teach students social skills

a study explaining that team sports teach students social skills

To best refute the opposing argument that a longer school year would prevent students from having summer jobs that provide valuable life experience, the statement "A shorter school day would allow more students to hold down jobs during the school year rather than just during the summer" is the most appropriate. This statement counters the claim by suggesting that by having a shorter school day, students would still have time to work during the school year, allowing them to gain valuable employment experience without sacrificing their summer break.