The common middle school schedule that involves students changing rooms, teachers, and classmates every 40 minutes _____.
A) creates a developmental mismatch between students' needs and the school context
B) supports children's development due to increased independence and autonomy
C) improves students' grades as they are motivated by new teachers every 40 minutes
D) increases student collaboration because they get to work with new students

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Middle school students are at developmental stage where they need a sense of belonging and continuity, which is disrupted by frequent changes of classroom, teacher, and classmates. This can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and academic difficulty. Therefore, the common middle school schedule creates a developmental mismatch between students' needs and the school context.

The Common Middle School Schedule That Involves Students Changing Rooms