Week 4


The CARE Model provides researchers the opportunity to evaluate their topics.  Here are my concerns, Affirmations, Recommendations and Evaluation of extra-curricular activities effect of grades/eligibility.

Extra-Curricular Activities’ Effects on Grades

Concerns

1. Students who are involved in extra-curricular activities do not pass. - 3
2. Resisting forces are greater than changing forces of improvement. -1
3. Being involved has no effect of grades of students. - 2

Affirmations

1. Athletes at Carroll have high passing rates. - 1
2. Students with fewer behavior incidences have higher grades at Carroll. - 2
3. Students who have a high attendance rate are more involved in groups. – 3

Recommendations

1. Time management and structure leads to improved grades. - 1
2. Competition and teamwork develop a positive framework for learning. - 2
3. Leadership skills are learned and developed by involved students. – 3

Evaluations

1. Grade Reports will be monitored and documented for non – involved students - 3
2. Eligibility Reports will be analyzed comparing data. - 2
3. Participation reports will be conducted to show improvement in participation. - 1