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How Arts Ifluence Student Achievement

The Arts have a positive influence on student achievement. Through out the research process I have found a large amount of evidence proving that thesis. Also I have discovered there is a large amount of interest in the topic. Some of the facts I learned supporting my thesis are that young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days a week through one full year are; four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, three times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools, four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair, three times more likely to win an award for school attendance, four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem. Young artists, as compared with their peers, are likely to; attend music, art, and dance classes nearly three times as frequently. They are also more likely to participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently, read for pleasure nearly twice as often, and, perform community service more than four times as often.
Also being involved in the arts make a impact on the develop mental growth of every child and has proven to help level the "learning field" as well as make a measurable impact on youth at risk having delinquent behavior and truancy problems while increasing academic performance among those youth engaged in after school and summer arts programs targeted toward delinquency prevention.

Businesses also believe the arts affect students. They had this to contribute, the arts help build a school climate of high expectation, discipline, and academics that attracts businesses relocating to those communities where the arts are in schools. The Arts strengthen student problem-solving and critical thinking skills, adding to academic achievement and school success. Students develop a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Once again the Arts can help...