Read the passages. Which pieces of evidence from the passages best support the idea that students will behave better with increased recess time?

a. “Short fifteen- to twenty minute recess sessions often interrupt the children” and “the kids come back in and settle down and get to work”

b. “Children need lengthier recess sessions in order to reap the full benefits” and “kids are solving their own problems much more independently”

c. “They need ample time...to dive deep into their imaginations” and “One result of allowing kids more time for recess...has been increased instructional time”

d. “They need ample time...to work through their emotions” and “teachers referred to kids to the office for disciplinary action less often as a result of the program”