The Importance of Arts in Education

What role does arts education play in student development?

• Enhances creativity and self-expression

• Improves only academic performance

• Focuses solely on drawing and painting

• Teaches only about local cultures

What does the word "holistic" mean?

• considering the system as a whole, rather than just focusing on individual parts

• creating or building holes

• refers to holidays

• refers to a specific part of a system

How does arts education affect academic performance?

• It improves performance in subjects like math and science

• It has no impact on academic performance

• It only benefits students in arts-related subjects

• It decreases focus on academic subjects

Building skills in the creative arts enhances ​ (a)   and concentration, which can help build ​ (b)   skills.

• memory
• critical thinking
• math and science
• art
• language

Which of the following is NOT a form of arts education mentioned in the passage?

• Sculpture

• Music

• Theater

• Dance

What is one emotional benefit of arts education?

• Provides a safe space for expression

• Increases stress and anxiety

• Focuses only on academic skills

• Teaches strict discipline

How does arts education promote cultural awareness?

• By teaching about different cultures and traditions

• By focusing only on local art forms

• By ignoring cultural diversity

• By emphasizing only Western art

Does Cove have enough arts classes embedded in our Junior High curriculum? Why or why not?