{"id":23577,"date":"2026-01-02T20:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sachdevajk.in\/?p=23577"},"modified":"2026-01-02T20:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:28:43","slug":"a-study-on-students-perception-of-830-am-morning-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sachdevajk.in\/?p=23577","title":{"rendered":"A Study on Students\u2019 Perception of 8:30 AM Morning Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Title\u00a0<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0 A Study on Students\u2019 Perception of 8:30 AM Morning Classes<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Author<\/strong>\u00a0
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Aryan Sawwalakhe (021331025078)
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Amansingh Barthwal (02133102546)
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Tejas Bharre (021331025477)<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Class timing plays a crucial role in influencing students\u2019 attendance, attentiveness, and overall learning experience.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 The scheduling of classes at 8:30 AM has become a concern for many students due to issues such as lack of sleep, travel time, and reduced morning energy levels.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 While early morning classes aim to promote discipline and time management, they may also create challenges that affect students\u2019 academic performance.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 This study focuses on identifying the problems faced by students and understanding their perceptions regarding 8:30 AM morning classes.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 The study uses structured, close-ended questions based on a 5-point Likert scale to collect and analyze students\u2019 responses effectively.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 \u00a0 Objective<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0 To assess students\u2019 perceptions, problems, and preferences regarding 8:30 AM morning classes using structured Likert-scale survey questions.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 \u00a0 Literature Review<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Research by Wolfson and Carskadon (1998) highlights that college students often experience delayed sleep cycles, which make early morning activities challenging. Their study found that early class schedules contribute to sleep deprivation, leading to reduced alertness, concentration, and academic performance. The findings suggest that students attending early morning classes tend to feel more tired and less mentally prepared, which can negatively affect classroom engagement and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 A study conducted by Pilcher and Walters (1997) examined the relationship between sleep patterns and academic performance among college students. The study concluded that students with insufficient sleep reported lower attention levels, reduced motivation, and poor class participation, especially during early morning lectures. While morning classes may promote discipline, the research emphasizes that learning effectiveness improves when class timings align better with students\u2019 natural sleep rhythms.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 \u00a0 Data Collection<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Following 5 questions are framed on Likert Scale
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 a.\u00a0 \u00a0 I am able to attend my 8:30 AM classes regularly.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b.\u00a0 \u00a0 I am attentive and focused during the 8:30 AM class.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 c.\u00a0 \u00a0 I am satisfied with having academic classes scheduled at 8:30 AM.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 d.\u00a0 \u00a0 I am facing difficulties in attending the 8:30 AM class due to personal or academic reasons.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 e.\u00a0 \u00a0 I am in favor of continuing classes at 8:30 AM in the future.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Data was coded as
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 o\u00a0 \u00a0 1 ->Strongly Agree
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 o\u00a0 \u00a0 2 ->Agree
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 o\u00a0 \u00a0 3 ->Neutral
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 o\u00a0 \u00a0 4 ->Disagree
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 o\u00a0 \u00a0 5 -> Strongly Disagree<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 101 students of ITM were surveyed and data was downloaded as excel sheet. For each question, mean, standard deviation, standard error, and t-stat was calculated.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 \u00a0 Data Analysis<\/strong>
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false
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EN-IN
\n X-NONE
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Mean<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.97<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3.20<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3.13<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3.04<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Standard Deviation<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.48<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.21<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.23<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.26<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.39<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Standard Error<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.015<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.012<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.012<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.014<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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t-stat<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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16.19<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10.29<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.89<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

8.\u00a0 \u00a0 Conclusion<\/strong>
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1.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I am able to attend my 8:30 AM classes regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Students show a slight difficulty in attending 8:30 AM classes regularly, indicating minor attendance challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I am attentive and focused during the 8:30 AM class<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Most students report lower levels of attentiveness and focus during 8:30 AM classes, suggesting that early timing affects concentration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I am satisfied with having academic classes scheduled at 8:30 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Despite early scheduling, students generally express satisfaction with having classes at 8:30 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I am facing difficulties in attending the 8:30 AM class due to personal or academic reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A significant number of students agree that they face personal or academic difficulties in attending early morning classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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I am in favor of continuing classes at 8:30 AM in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Students show moderate support for continuing 8:30 AM classes, reflecting mixed but overall acceptable opinions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

9.\u00a0 \u00a0 Reference<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 R., & Carskadon, M. A. (1998).
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sleep schedules and daytime functioning in adolescents.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Child Development, 69(4), 875\u2013887.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Pilcher, J. J., & Walters, A. S. (1997).
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0How sleep deprivation affects psychological variables related to college students\u2019 cognitive performance.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Journal of American College Health, 46(3), 121\u2013126.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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