Question

read the paragraph.
music is an important element of a student’s education. one study says that schools with music programs had graduation rates of about ninety - three percent. in schools without music programs, the graduation rate dropped to around seventy - two percent.
which sentence most effectively completes the paragraph?

• this is just one example of the benefits schools get from offering music classes to their students.
• a study from columbia university says that music students have more self - confidence.
• schools should also think about adding other types of arts education, such as theater arts programs.
• some statistics note that music students score better on english and math standardized tests.

Explanation:

The paragraph presents data on graduation rates in schools with and without music programs to show music's educational importance. The first option effectively concludes by summarizing that this data is one benefit of music classes, aligning with the paragraph's focus on music's impact on education. The other options introduce new topics (self - confidence, other arts, test scores) not related to the graduation rate data presented.

Answer:

A. This is just one example of the benefits schools get from offering music classes to their students.