Teachers often assign the even-numbered problems at the end of a section in a mathematics book as homework.Which of these is NOT a significant problem with this practice?
A)The even-numbered problems generally do not include solutions in the back of the book.
B)The even-numbered problems may not lead to the type of classroom discussion that was desired for the next day.
C)The even-numbered problems may not be asking students to practice something the teacher feels is important.
D)The even-numbered problems may involve more problems and work than is necessary for the assignment.
E)The even-numbered problems are easy to assign but are not always the best for students.

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The presence or absence of solutions in the back of the book for even-numbered problems does not inherently indicate a significant issue with the practice of assigning them as homework. The main concerns with this practice relate to the relevance, difficulty, and educational value of the problems assigned, not the availability of solutions.

Teachers Often Assign the Even-Numbered Problems at the End of a Section