There’s a strong association between poor math scores and distraction from electronic devices including tablets and laptops.
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September 4, 2024
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September 1, 2024
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According to research, it takes kids 20 minutes to regain focus after just one distraction.
August 21, 2024
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The typical teenager receives 237 smartphone notifications per day or approximately 15 per hour.
June 28, 2024
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Six out of 10 students said they were distracted by the digital devices of other students in math class.
June 24, 2024
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The province's math scores have fallen 45 points in the last two decades.
June 11, 2024
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Students who were not distracted by digital devices scored 15 points higher their peers.
May 30, 2024
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By allowing some students to have smartphones in class, we guarantee that other kids will be distracted.
May 10, 2024
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Even the simple presence of a smartphone can reduce a student's cognitive abilities.
April 26, 2024
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From 2003 to 2022, the province's math scores plummeted by 44 points.
February 13, 2024
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According to PISA results, Nova Scotia 15-year-olds are 27 points below the Canadian average in math.