The average score of the Test group or the fidget group was 89%
We found the average test results of Group A and Group B, Group A got 85% correct and Group B got 89% correct!!
Group B got a higher test result which could prove silent fidgeting is best for when you have to listen to your teacher or anyone else. Although, it's best if you still pay attention!!
We found that all teachers we interviewed agreed that noisy fidgeting would negatively impact on students' level of attention and ability to listen. Most teachers we interviewed stated that they thought that silent fidgeting is beneficial for some children.
Listen to one of our interviews below:
Our conclusion is that silent fidgeting impacts your concentration in a positive way. We think that we should replicate this study again with different groups and age levels and see if our results are replicated. We would like to extend the study to see if the gap between the groups widens or narrows or if it remains the same.
If our results are replicated we would then like to have our student council representatives present the findings at a Student Council Meeting so that the findings can be circulated to teachers and parents.