The Arts: Closing the gap between high & low income students
by Rachel on Jan 19, 2014 | Views: 129 | Score: 1
| High SES, High music | High SES, No Music | Low SES, High Music | All Students | Low SES, No Music | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Groups | 48 | 38.6 | 33.1 | 20.6 | 15.5 |
Student Groups - by Socioconomic Status and Involvement in Music
Probability of Highest Math Proficiency
Sources:
artsedge.kennedy-center.org
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Participation in the arts can narrow the achievement gap between low and high-income students. This study presents strong evidence that there is a relationship between involvement in the arts and academic success, regardless of socioeconomic status; for example, the relationship between involvement in music and success in math.