The author makes a strong point backed by scientific research, but lumping everyone's brains into one category seems slightly unrealistic. How a person chooses to study and prepare is up to the comfort and ability of that individual. Study breaks are helpful to clear the mind and take a brief lapse in brain exertion, but many students can easily get off task and distracted. Once kids have stopped doing something mentally strenuous, it can be difficult for them to start up again after a break. Approaching the task at hand in bits and pieces and one step at a time can help reduce the stress caused by studying. Sleep is an essential component in excelling in academics. Pulling an 'all nighter' to cram before an important assessment hurts rather than helps a student. The brain struggles to function after lack of sleep and focus then wanders during a quiz or test. Not every person approaches learning the same way.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/06/better-ways-to-learn/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
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