Writing Standards > Clear and Coherent Writing (CCSS.W.7.4) Practice Test

Researchers have found that most teens' internal clocks make it hard to fall asleep early, so early bells cut into necessary rest. In districts that shifted the morning start by even 45 minutes, attendance rose and first-period tardies dropped. Teachers also reported fewer yawns and more participation, especially in classes that require focus, like math. Health clinics noticed a decline in student visits for headaches and fatigue. While some families worried about after-school sports, coaches adjusted practice times and games without losing field access. Bus routes were rescheduled by grouping schools more efficiently. Most importantly, students described feeling more alert and less stressed. These changes, taken together, show a pattern: when the day begins later, students are better prepared to learn.

Researchers have found that most teens' internal clocks make it hard to fall asleep early, so early bells cut into necessary rest. In districts that shifted the morning start by even 45 minutes, attendance rose and first-period tardies dropped. Teachers also reported fewer yawns and more participation, especially in classes that require focus, like math. Health clinics noticed a decline in student visits for headaches and fatigue. While some families worried about after-school sports, coaches adjusted practice times and games without losing field access. Bus routes were rescheduled by grouping schools more efficiently. Most importantly, students described feeling more alert and less stressed. These changes, taken together, show a pattern: when the day begins later, students are better prepared to learn.