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Gum and Mints for Tests

Why schools should let students have gum and mints

By:Bailey Borowsky

All students should be able to have mints and gum during a test.

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Some studies show that if you have something minty while studying and something minty during a test the smell will help you remember what you studied about. This means you will get better test scores. Gum also keeps you concentrated and same with mints.

In my opinion I think that kids should have gum during a test.

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