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The article by Carolyn Gregoire discusses a study that reveals how the timing of an exam can significantly impact students’ performance. Key points include:
- Morning Advantage: Students tend to perform better on exams taken earlier in the day. This is because cognitive abilities are at their peak in the morning.
- Decline in Scores: The study found that for every hour after 8 a.m. that an exam is scheduled, students’ test scores drop by about 1%. This decline is equivalent to the effect of missing 10 days of school.
- Impact on Struggling Students: The negative impact of later exam times is more pronounced in students who are already performing poorly.
- Reasoning: The study suggests that as the day progresses, students become more tired from attending classes and other school-related activities, which affects their ability to perform well on exams.
The study highlights the importance of scheduling exams in the morning to optimize students’ performance.