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The Impact Of Participation In Extracurricular Activities On Elementary School Students, Amy Meadows
The Impact Of Participation In Extracurricular Activities On Elementary School Students, Amy Meadows
Education Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and academic achievement. Surveys were administered to 23 4th-8th – grade students to gather information on their extracurricular participation, and data was collected on these students’ most recent standardized test scores and first-quarter grades. The quantitative data collected was then statistically analyzed using the SPSS program. The results of this analysis suggest a statistically significant positive correlation between hours spent participating in extracurricular activities and cumulative GPA. Students’ GPAs did not appear to be impacted by the total number nor types of …
The Relationship Between Leadership Qualities And Group Collaboration In Third-Grade Students., Vanessa Hernandez
The Relationship Between Leadership Qualities And Group Collaboration In Third-Grade Students., Vanessa Hernandez
Education Undergraduate Research
Leadership in any area of vocation is widely recognized as a vital component of success. Coupled with this is the ability to work collaboratively with other individuals. This study focused on leadership qualities, mainly emotional intelligence, in third-grade students and whether those qualities affected their level of collaboration. The specific leadership qualities observed for this study were narrowed down to emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skill) along with cognitive intelligence and confidence (Goleman, 2004). This exploratory mixed-method required the participants (23 third-grade students) to interact with their peers in a small group setting, with the goal of …