02.05.2025

1. Why do children who start school early often struggle to get enough sleep?

• a) They stay up late playing video games.

• b) Early school start times don’t align with their natural sleep needs.

• c) They have too much homework.

2. According to the study, how much sleep do children need each night?

• a) 6-7 hours

• b) 8-10 hours

• c) 12 hours

3. How can early school hours affect children, especially in winter?

• a) They feel more energetic.

• b) They become grumpy or sulky due to lack of sleep.

• c) They perform better in class.

4. What is one suggested solution to align school timings with working parents’ schedules?

• a) Making school days shorter.

• b) Starting school later and extending the day with productive activities.

• c) Canceling school in winter.

5. Why have some schools in the U.S. pushed back their start times?

• a) To match students’ biological clocks.

• b) To reduce teacher workloads.

• c) To save electricity.

6. What is a potential problem if schools end too late in the day?

• a) Children get too much sleep.

• b) Kids have less time for studies and physical activities.

• c) Parents don’t need childcare anymore.

7. How can schools make after-school hours more beneficial for students?

• a) By letting them watch TV.

• b) By offering a mix of academics and co-curricular activities.

• c) By giving no homework.