A new scientific study has revealed the best time for primary schools kids to study, and some of the neat tips to keep them on track. Atom Learning is the UK's biggest educational technology platform and it has conducted research on thousands of kids to find the best ways to optimise their learning.
The team surveyed 1,000 pupils ranging from school years 3 to 6 and found that the time of day kids learn makes a huge difference in how much information they can retain. According to the report, those who studied in the morning before 11am made 59% more progress than those who studied after 5pm.
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The research, which was conducted over a period of a month, showed that the children who studied in the morning had more rapid progression while kids who studied in the evening had a slower development rate.
Anna Masterson, Head of Education at Atom Learning, said of the findings: "All families will have their own preferred hours for learning, but it’s important to remember that many children simply learn better in the morning."
"The evenings can be stressful, and children and parents may be exhausted by time spent at school or work. Evening study also creeps closely towards most children’s bedtime, making concentrating difficult and impacting their sleep (which is vital for ensuring information is retained)."
But it's important to know that the kids should not now spend the whole morning working, as the research concludes that studying in short sharp bursts is better for the child's progression.
"It's important for your child to complete tasks in short bursts and mix up learning with regular breaks," Anna added.
"Half an hour of learning in the morning could be far more impactful than several in the evening. Online learning platforms can be a useful tool for gauging the working styles and routines that best support individual learning needs.
"Finding what works best for your child is central to creating a sustainable learning environment.”
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