How-to-Study Blog » recess http://www.how-to-study.com/blog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:30:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Recess is Important http://www.how-to-study.com/blog/12/recess-is-important http://www.how-to-study.com/blog/12/recess-is-important#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:03:54 +0000 admin http://www.how-to-study.com/blog/?p=12 recess

Researchers have recently found that recess helps solve behavioral problems in class. Analysis of data on 11,000 third graders showed that students who had at least 15 minutes of daily recess scored better on teachers’ behavioral ratings than students who did not.

It certainly appears that students at this grade level need the opportunity for a break from the classroom routine, during which time they can release energy and interact socially. This finding certainly speaks against punishing misbehaving students by keeping them inside during recess. It also speaks against a disturbing trend in which new schools are being built without adequate outdoor space for students.

Do you think this finding extends to older students?  Let us know your thoughts and experiences regarding recess. 

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