Why kids need recess

What is the main reason the "recess moms" are fighting for legislation in Florida?

• To increase the length of the school day

• To guarantee at least 20 minutes of daily free play for elementary-school students

• To reduce concerns about bullying

• To change the start times of schools

According to a 2003 study, what percentage of children living at or below the poverty line had recess?

• 56%

• 83%

• 75%

• 65%

What positive association was found between physical activity and another aspect of student life?

• Improved social skills

• Better concentration in class

• Increased school attendance

• Enhanced academic performance

How did changing recess start times affect the attentiveness of children in the experiments?

• It had no effect on their attentiveness

• They were less attentive when recess was earlier

• They were more attentive when they had to wait longer for recess

• They were less attentive when they had to wait longer for recess

What is one important benefit of recess mentioned in the text?

• It allows children to design their own games

• It helps children perform better in tests

• It increases the length of the school day

• It reduces the need for teachers in schools

According to the ongoing study in Texas, how are elementary-school children who are given four 15-minute recesses a day compared to those who don't get recess?

• Less empathetic

• More empathetic

• Less active

• More competitive

What is noted about Finnish kids in relation to recess?

• They get less than an hour of recess each day.

• They get exactly one hour of recess each day.

• They get more than an hour of recess each day.

• They do not have any recess.

How long is the break given to kids in East Asian countries after each class?

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-20 minutes

• 20-30 minutes

• 30-40 minutes