The Extent to Which Extracurricular Activities Contribute to Poor Academic Performance in School

‘’This study seeks to investigate, the extent to which extracurricular activities contribute to poor academic performance in school”.

Table of contents
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………..3
Introduction……………………………………………………………….4 * Statement of the problem * Purpose of the research * Educational Value * Technical terms
Literature Review ………………………………………………………...9
Data Collection Sources………………………………………………….11
Research design ……………………………………………………………15
Presentation of Findings …………………………………………………16
Interpretation of Findings………………………………………………..22
Discussion of Findings …………………………………………………..24
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………..26
Limitation……………………………………………………………………27
Recommendation…………………………………………………………...28
Bibliography…………………………………………………………………..29

Acknowledgements I would like to thank God who gave me life, strength and the knowledge needed to accomplish this Internal Assessment. I would also like to thank my mother, family and even my friends who supported me during the course of my I.A. Finally, I would like to thank my Caribbean Studies teacher, Mr. Edwards and Ms. Seejor who provided me with the helpful guides needed to complete my I.A and the students of Eldorado East who supplied me with the information to conduct my Internal Assessment.

Introduction
School children from Trinidad and Tobago often take part I extracurricular activities. Many participate in one or more, such as football track and field, volleyball, volunteering or drama etc. As a result of these activities some of these students tend to fall behind on their academics.
Students excel greatly at their various sports and activities while their performance in their school work may or may not be affected. This does not apply to all students, whereas some choose not to partake in any activities. Some may even find equilibrium between their school and their hobbies and activities.
Therefore this study seeks to investigate, the extent to

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