Question

read the paragraph.
music is an important element of a students 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. The first option effectively ties this data together as an example of the benefits of music classes. The second option introduces a new study (from Columbia University) which is not related to the graduation - rate data. The third option shifts the focus to other arts education, which is off - topic. The fourth option brings in test scores, which is a new and unconnected point.

Answer:

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