Screen time linked to lower test scores for younger kids
CBC Canada · New
CBC Canada
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A new study from a team at Sick Kids and St. Michael’s Hospital, in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that kids who spent more time on screens before age eight scored lower on standardized tests.
Breakdown
- A study from SickKids links more screen time to lower standardized test scores in children. 21s
- Over 3,000 grade three and 2,000 grade six students in Ontario were studied. 38s
- Each additional hour of screen use reduced the odds of meeting reading and math standards by about 10%. 46s
- The study was observational and based on parents' reports of screen time. 1m 1s
- Researchers call for education and guidance for parents and schools on healthy screen habits. 1m 31s