Music's positive impact on education. (LINK)
April 7th 2008 07:54
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A study taking place at Harvard Universityhas found training in music improves performance in math and other academic subjects.
This reinforces the previous Harvard Project Zero study that found the ability to process musical symbols a leading predictor of learning in other subject areas.
A Stanford University study states: Musical training helps the brain work more effectively in making split-second decisions.
A recent University of Kansas study found on the Kansas State Education Tests, music students scored 22 percent higher in English and 20 percent higher in math than students not involved in music.
The College Board, which administers the SAT, has found since 1990 those students involved in music in high school have scored 57 points higher on the verbal section of the SAT and 43 points higher on the math section.
On Nov. 12, 2007, a national Harris Poll surveyed 2,600 Americans not involved in athletics or entertainment and whose salary was $150,000 or more per year. It found 88 percent had participated in music in high school.
For the past 30 years, study after study has shown that students participating in music have increased self-esteem, increased academic performance and reduced absenteeism.
All the studies have shown music increases academic achievement.
Participation in music leads to success in school and learning, success in developing intelligence, success in society and success in life.
Richard Lemke is a retired professor of music at Marshall University and past president of the West Virginia Music Educators Association.
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Comment by Rosemary
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Sometimes you don't start learning much until you leave school.
Now, music's just great fun, I'm sure it helps with memory and concentration though as you age.
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On Nov. 12, 2007, a national Harris Poll surveyed 2,600 Americans not involved in athletics or entertainment and whose salary was $150,000 or more per year. It found 88 percent had participated in music in high school.