EARLY SCHOOL HOURS DO NOT EQUAL SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND...

As the starting time for school increases once leaving elementary school, students face the biological struggle of physiological changes due to puberty. According to â€Å"Adolescent Sleep Needs and School Performance†(1998), puberty demands more sleep, at least a total of 8 hours of sleep compared to an adult; they normally require 6 hours. Along with a greater requirement of sleep, the circadian rhythms of the adolescent change as well. The circadian cycle plays a biological part as to when people fall asleep and when people wake up naturally, for example, naturally the human body goes to bed when it’s night and wakes when the sun is out. Due to a greater need of sleep, and perplexing circadian cycles, adolescents become more anxious, have†¦show more content†¦According to â€Å"Adolescent sleep needs and school performance† (1998), sleep deprivation may have serious physical, mental, and social consequences for adolescents and negatively impact their academic performance. The effects of sleep deprivation is what causes academic lag, it often results in â€Å"increased irritability, anxiety and depression, decreased socialization, reduced concentration and decreased ability to handle complex tasks, memory deficits, impaired performance and alertness, and delayed responses (Phillips, S., N.D.)† are diminished, grades are likely to reflect the impairment of those skills. According to Carpenter (2001), â€Å"20% of all high school students fall asleep in school. Additional research has shown that over 50% of students report being most alert after 3:00 p.m. (American Psychological Association, para. 14).† The results of this study shows that students who are sleep deprived are in school at the time that their brain is still trying to sleep, it supports also that teenagers are not fully awakeShow MoreRelated_x000C_Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis355457 Words   |  1422 PagesIntroduction to Statistics and Data Analysis This page intentionally left blank Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Third Edition Roxy Peck California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Chris Olsen George Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, IA Jay Devore California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Australia †¢ Brazil †¢ Canada †¢ Mexico †¢ Singapore †¢ Spain †¢ United Kingdom †¢ United States Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, Third EditionRead MoreOffice Administration Thesis11471 Words   |  46 PagesEducation, Major in Mathematics, has been examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval for oral examination. MRS. FE D. BELEN Adviser PANEL OF EXAMINERS Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a rating of ______. MRS. FE D. BELEN Chairman NELIA T. SALVADOR, Ed.D. PROF. MARILYN P. SANTOS Subject Specialist Read MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 PagesOrganization theory is central to managing, organizing and reflecting on both formal and informal structures, and in this respect you will find this book timely, interesting and valuable. Peter Holdt Christensen, Associate Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark McAuley et al.’s book is thought-provoking, witty and highly relevant for understanding contemporary organizational dilemmas. The book engages in an imaginative way with a wealth of organizational concepts and theories as well as providesRead MoreMarketing Mistakes and Successes175322 Words   |  702 Pagestheir analytical skills and also their persuasive skills—not selling products but selling their ideas—and defend them against critical scrutiny. This is great practice for the arena of business to come. NEW TO THIS EDITION In contrast to the early editions, which examined only notable mistakes, and based on your favorable comments about recent editions, I have again included some well-known successes. While mistakes provide valuable learning insights, we can also learn from successes and