The Effect of Music Participation on Mathematical Achievement and Overall Academic Achievement of High School Students
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| Title: | The Effect of Music Participation on Mathematical Achievement and Overall Academic Achievement of High School Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cox, H. A., Stephens, L. J. |
| Source: | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology. Oct 2006 37(7):757-763. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Grade 10, Grade 9, Grade 11, Credits, Music Education, Grade Point Average, Grade 12, Academic Achievement, High School Students, Mathematics Achievement, Student Participation, Comparative Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Nebraska |
| ISSN: | 0020-739X |
| Abstract: | A study was conducted on high school students, comparing those with some music credits to those with none. No statistically significant difference was found in their mean math grade point averages (GPA) or their mean cumulative GPAs. Students were then separated into two groups based on the number of music credits. Students who had earned at least two music credits per grade level were placed into Group A. This category included ninth graders with two or more music credits, tenth graders with four or more music credits, eleventh graders with six or more music credits, and twelfth graders with eight or more music credits. The remaining students were placed into Group B. Group A students performed better than group B students. However, the differences were not statistically significant. Scatter plots indicated a slight upward trend in GPAs as the number of music credits increased. Lower GPAs were nonexistent as the music credits increased. (Contains 6 tables and 2 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 12 |
| Entry Date: | 2007 |
| Access URL: | https://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=X206G4M61KN62575 |
| Accession Number: | EJ753935 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | A study was conducted on high school students, comparing those with some music credits to those with none. No statistically significant difference was found in their mean math grade point averages (GPA) or their mean cumulative GPAs. Students were then separated into two groups based on the number of music credits. Students who had earned at least two music credits per grade level were placed into Group A. This category included ninth graders with two or more music credits, tenth graders with four or more music credits, eleventh graders with six or more music credits, and twelfth graders with eight or more music credits. The remaining students were placed into Group B. Group A students performed better than group B students. However, the differences were not statistically significant. Scatter plots indicated a slight upward trend in GPAs as the number of music credits increased. Lower GPAs were nonexistent as the music credits increased. (Contains 6 tables and 2 figures.) |
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| ISSN: | 0020-739X |
