What Impact Does Extracurricular School Activities Have on Academic Achievement

question 65

Multiple Choice

What impact does extracurricular school activities have on academic achievement of students?

• A) School-sponsored extracurricular activities put adolescents at risk for peer rejection affecting academic achievement.
• B) School-sponsored extracurricular activities take time away from academic participation decreasing achievement.
• C) Student participation in school-sponsored extracurricular activities is associated with academic decline.
• D) Student participation in school-sponsored extracurricular activities is associated with academic success.

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