Impact of School Start Times on Teen Sleep

What have researchers and doctors pushed for regarding high school start times?

• Earlier start times

• Later start times

• Shorter school days

• Longer school days

What is the main finding of the new study regarding later school start times?

• Teens perform worse academically

• Teens get to class on time and find it easier to stay awake

• Teens are more likely to fall asleep in class

• Teens are more likely to skip school

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According to Kaitlyn Berry, what makes it hard for teens to fall asleep before 11:00 p.m.?

• Their homework load

• Their internal clocks naturally change

• Their use of electronic devices

• Their social activities

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How many extra minutes of sleep did students get on average when their schools switched to a later start time?

• 30 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 43 minutes

• 60 minutes

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What grade were the students in at the start of the study?

• Eighth grade

• Tenth grade

• Ninth grade

• Eleventh grade

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What did the researchers survey the students about?

• Their sleep habits

• Their academic performance

• Their extracurricular activities

• Their dietary habits

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What was one of the positive outcomes for students in delayed-start schools?

• They were more likely to be late for class

• They were more likely to skip breakfast

• They were less likely to oversleep

• They had more homework

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According to Tyish Hall Brown, what potential impact do later school start times have on teens?

• Increase in daytime sleepiness

• Decrease in academic performance

• Increase in teen success

• Decrease in social interactions

What does Widome suggest if your high school starts before 8:30 a.m.?

• Skip the first class

• Complain to your friends

• Reach out to the school board

• Accept the start time