Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on School

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on school recess?

• A) Distributing cognitively demanding tasks over a longer time by introducing regular breaks enhances attention and performance.
• B) Extra time for academics translates into achievement gains in children as young as age 6.
• C) Recess benefits children the most when adult supervisors organize and direct play activities.
• D) Teacher ratings of classroom disruptive behavior increase for children who have more than 15 minutes of recess a day.

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