This is a graph showing the results from standardized testing at Reynolds Art Magnet School. These are percentiles of students at OR above proficiency level. The school was public, contained an art magnet program, and enrolled 400 students in grades 1-5. This is a prime example that exposure to art at early ages is one of the most effective ways for young minds to learn content matieral while having fun as well. This school was small, and was shut down and those students sent to a larger school due to lack of funding. Will the other school have as good of statistics once they cram all of their students together with not half the exposure as before?
"2008 Reynolds Grade 5 Test Scores." Web. 18 Nov 2010. <
http://www.trulia.com/schools/RI-Bristol/Reynolds_Art_Magnet_School/>.
Wow! It is crazy that art affects students knowledge that much! It would be nice to have art in school again, it is like a break from the frustration in school. I really love your topic, and it's touching that you chose this because of a family member of yours. You did a great job with your project!(:
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