Instead of focusing solely on standardized testing, school districts should pay more attention to the learning habits of students and their ability to synthesize and apply knowledge. This is an example of which type of claim?

Claim of policy.

Explanation:

A claim can be defined as a statement that is used by a writer to prove, substantiate or support an argument.

Thus, a claim is an assertive statement expressed by an individual to prove that an argument is true or real.

This ultimately implies that, when individuals engage in an argument or write an argumentative essay, they make use of a claim to state or express their opinions about the subject matter or topic.

There are five (5) main types of claim and these includes;

I. Claim of fact (definition): it argues and presents the truth or falsity of any debatable fact or reason. A fact can be defined as an evidential information provided about a specific topic, event or subject matter in its actual and true conditions.

II. Claim of comparison: it used to show the similarities or differences between two or more things.

III. Claim of cause and effect: it is used to illustrate a cause and effect relationships. Cause and effect can be defined as the relationship between two things or events in which an occurrence of one (cause) leads to the occurrence of another (effect).

IV. Claim of value: it is used to establish whether a subject of discussion or an issue is good or bad. Thus, the value of the claim is based on whether or not the issue or subject matter is considered to be good or bad with respect to the judgement of the writer.

V. Claim about a policy (solution):

it focuses on exploring the nature of a problem and then proffer solutions that are to be implemented. Thus, it describes a problem and proffers a solution using signal words such as dilemma, solve, problem, should, etc.

In this scenario, the writer suggested (stated) to school districts, that more attention be given to student's learning habits and their ability to synthesize (produce) and apply or use knowledge rather than focus solely on standardized testing. Thus, this is an example of a claim of policy because the nature of the problem was explored and possible solution was proffered by the writer.

because their parents want them to be in the top and get a nice job

explanation:

i have learned a great many things from participating in varsity football. it has changed my entire outlook on and attitude toward life. before my freshman year at [high-school], i was shy, had low self-esteem and turned away from seemingly impossible challenges. football has altered all of these qualities. on the first day of freshman practice, the team warmed up with a game of touch football. the players were split up and the game began. however, during the game, i noticed that i didn't run as hard as i could, nor did i try to evade my defender and get open. the fact of the matter is that i really did not want to be thrown the ball. i didn't want to be the one at fault if i dropped the ball and the play didn't succeed. i did not want the responsibility of the team because i was too afraid of making a mistake. that aspect of my character led the first years of my high school life. i refrained from asking questions in class, afraid they might be considered too stupid or dumb by my classmates. all the while, i went to practice and everyday, i went home physically and mentally exhausted.

yet my apprehension prevailed as i continued to fear getting put in the game in case another player was injured. i was still afraid of making mistakes and getting blamed by screaming coaches and angry teammates. sometimes these fears came true. during my sophomore season, my position at backup guard led me to play in the varsity games on many occasions. on such occasions, i often made mistakes. most of the time the mistakes were not significant; they rarely changed the outcome of a play. yet i received a thorough verbal lashing at practice for the mistakes i had made. these occurrences only compounded my fears of playing. however, i did not always make mistakes. sometimes i made great plays, for which i was congratulated. now, as i dawn on my senior year of football and am faced with two starting positions, i feel like a changed person.

over the years, playing football has taught me what it takes to succeed. from months of tough practices, i have gained a hard work ethic. from my coaches and fellow teammates, i have learned to work well with others in a group, as it is necessary to cooperate with teammates on the playing field. but most important, i have also gained self-confidence. if i fail, it doesn't matter if they mock or ridicule me; i'll just try again and do it better. i realize that it is necessary to risk failure in order to gain success. the coaches have always said before games that nothing is impossible; i know that now. now, i welcome the challenge. whether i succeed or fail is irrelevant; it is only important that i have tried and tested myself.

the topic of this essay is how the applicant has matured and changed since his freshman year. he focuses on football. one of the strengths of this essay is that it is well organized. the applicant clearly put time into the structure and planning of this essay. he uses the platform of football to discuss and demonstrate his personal growth and development through the high school years. what he could have done better was spend more time describing himself after he made improvements. as it is, he only tells us about his newfound confidence and drive. this essay would have been stronger had he actually shown us, perhaps by including a story or describing an event where his confidence made a difference

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