Author: Lee M. HermanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic achievement
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Participation in Extracurricular Activities Improves Student Grade Point Averages
Author: Lee M. HermanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic achievement
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
A Comparison of Student Grade Point Averages and Extracurricular Activity Participation
Author: Sandra I. WillisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic achievement
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Effects of Participation in Extracurricular Activities on the Mean Grade Point Average of High School Students in a Rural Setting
Author: Anthony Brian WatkinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Teachers Schools and Society
Author: David M. SadkerPublisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
ISBN: 0077435060
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 525
Book Description
Impact of Extracurricular Activity Involvement on Student Achievement at Three Tennessee Rural High Schools
Author: Anthony James BennettPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
School leaders continue to try to find ways to improve students’ GPA and test scores. Research has shown that extracurricular activities can have a positive effect on academic achievement. This study aimed at finding the sweet spot of the amount of participation in extracurricular activities in order to maximize students’ GPA and test scores. Eleventh grade students from three rural East Tennessee high schools were sampled to determine the appropriate amount of level of involvement in extracurricular activities. Student transcripts were used to determine the GPA of the students at the end of their 11th grade year, as well as their ACT score for March test during 11th grade. Students were placed into one of four categories based on their level of participation in extracurricular activities: non-participants, participation in 1–2 activities, participation in 3–4 activities, and participation in 5 or more activities. This researcher found that there is a significant difference in ACT scores for students who participate in extracurricular activities. In addition, this study found that there is a significant difference in students’ GPA for students who participate in extracurricular activities. This study determined that the sweet spot for maximizing academic achievement is participating in 3–4 extracurricular activities; therefore, school officials need to encourage students to participate in multiple extracurricular activities.
The Correlation Between Involvement in Extracurricular Activities and Grade Point Averages
Author: Jon E. JohnsonPublisher:
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Category : Athletics
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do Extracurricular Activities Promote Better Academic Performance and Heightened Sense of School Connectedness in College Athletes
Author: Kristen ChampouxPublisher:
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Category : College sports
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Extracurricular activities allow students to express themselves in a non-academic manner but oftentimes have a positive correlation to academic performance. Extracurricular activities can also provide the students with an added incentive to be in school and enjoy the school experience. This research study was conducted on 18 students between the ages of 18 and 22 from a small liberal arts institution in western New York. The 18 participants are all members of the universities swimming and diving program. Grade point averages were compared from the Spring 2015 semester (when the participants were not highly involved in extracurricular activities) to the Fall 2015 semester (when the participants were highly involved in extracurricular activities). A questionnaire was also administered using both a Likert scale and open ended questions. The results of the study showed a 0.22 increase on average for the participants' GPA from the Spring to the Fall semesters. This information along with the data from the questionnaires showed that students performed better during the semester that they were heavily involved in extracurricular activities. Also, as a result the participants felt more connected to the university though their participation in extracurricular activities. [from author's abstract]
Comparing Grade Point Averages of Students who are Involved in Many Extra-curricular Activities Compared to Those of Students Not Involved
Author: Christina J. HickmanPublisher:
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Category : Academic achievement
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Student Engagement and Achievement in American Secondary Schools
Author: Fred M. NewmannPublisher:
ISBN: 9780807731826
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
In 1985 the federal government funded two 5-year centres to conduct research on effective schools. Student Engagement and Achievement in American Secondary Schools presents the findings of one of these studies, as carried out by the National Center of Effective Secondary Schools located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Editor Fred M. Newmann and the other contributors to this study examine existing research, detail their own findings, and propose concrete strategies for improving students' achievement in secondary schools.
Author: Timothy Paul Evans