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WorksheetsDo You Ned Recess Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was the main reason many schools cut recess in the 1980s?
Schools needed to increase their budgets.
Students showed declining interest in outdoor activities.
U.S. students were scoring lower in reading and math compared to other countries.
There was a nationwide push to increase physical activity during school hours.
According to the passage, what is the main argument for reinstating recess in schools?
It allows students to prepare for extracurricular activities.
It provides time for teachers to relax and take a break.
It helps students process what they’ve learned and supports physical and mental health.
It ensures students can eat lunch at a more leisurely pace.
Why might some schools hesitate to add recess back into their schedules?
They fear students might misuse the break time.
It could reduce the time available for lunch or class transitions.
Teachers are concerned about maintaining discipline during recess.
Research shows recess has no impact on academic performance.
What evidence does the author provide to support the claim that recess can enhance learning?
Countries like Finland and Japan, which have multiple daily breaks, perform well academically.
Recess promotes socialization among students.
Schools with recess have higher graduation rates.
Teachers report feeling less stressed when recess is included in the school day.
What is one potential drawback of recess mentioned in the passage?
It can cause students to lose interest in academics.
It requires funding for supervision, which some schools may lack.
Students often misuse recess time by engaging in harmful activities.
It can negatively impact test scores and academic performance.
How does the author use Madeleine’s story to introduce the topic?
By showing the consequences of not having recess.
By illustrating the joy and excitement students feel when recess is reinstated.
By highlighting the academic benefits of having recess.
By providing a detailed history of recess in schools.
How does the section titled “Brain Breaks” contribute to the overall argument for recess?
It explains the logistical challenges of implementing recess.
It provides historical context about how recess evolved in schools.
It discusses how breaks can improve mental focus and information retention.
It outlines the physical health benefits associated with recess.
Why does the author mention the American Academy of Pediatrics in the 'Get Moving' section?
To show that recess is a medical requirement for all students.
To reinforce the importance of daily physical activity for health benefits.
To argue that schools should hire more doctors to monitor recess.
To suggest that schools are not meeting national health standards.
What is the author’s likely purpose in including the perspectives of both proponents and opponents of recess?
To emphasize that schools need to reach a compromise.
To encourage the reader to understand both sides before forming an opinion.
To argue against the reinstatement of recess in middle schools.
To demonstrate that the debate about recess has no clear resolution.
Which of the following best describes the central theme of the passage?
The history of recess in American schools.
The debate over whether middle schools should include recess.
The benefits and risks of physical activity during school hours.
The importance of mental health in middle school education.
Identify one counterclaim in the text. Why is it significant to the overall argument?
Based on the text, what is your opinion about recess? Support your response with two pieces of evidence.
