Based on the passages, high schools should provide recess time for students.
Why recess time should be provided
Recess offers a break from sitting and provides an opportunity for children to play and promote healthy bone and muscle development, cardiovascular health, and overall fitness.
According to the texts, studies show that children who have regular recess are less likely to perform poorly. Physical activity during the day can lead to better sleep quality at night, which is needed for cognitive development and overall well-being.
Complete Question:
Based on passage 1 "High-schoolers 'recess': Benefit or brain drain?" by Jay Matthews and passage 2 "How teens can benefit from recess" should high schools provide recess time for students?
Excerpt from Passage 1:
"At his school, students get 90 free minutes a week, which they can use to find dates for Saturday night or check basketball scores, if they want. But his principal, Paul Wardinski, says most students do homework, work on group projects and enrich their studies. It helps teachers to be creative, he says, even if some students look for imaginative ways to goof off."