Effectiveness of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Performance

This survey aims to determine the impact of extracurricular activities on academic performance. Findings will validate assumptions about the benefits of participation.

Running head: QUESTIONNAIRE ASSIGNMENT
QUESTIONNAIRE ASSIGNMENT
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Objective
The objective of this survey is to find out the effectiveness of the extracurricular
activities in enhancing the academic performance of the students. It the general assumption
that students taking part in the extracurricular activities are less likely to suffer from
disruptive behaviour and anxiety that helps then to concentrate in their studies (Bakoban &
Aljarallah, 2015). However, the validation of these assumptions can only be confirmed by the
analysis of this questionnaire.
Hypothesis
Students who participate in extracurricular activities perform better in class.

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Questionnaire assignment
I _____________, a student of __________college is being assigned to conduct a survey as a
part of our learning unit. I would like to seek your help in filling up this close ended
questionnaire, related to your perception about the effectiveness of extracurricular activities
on academic performance.
I can ensure that all your responses shall be dealt with confidentiality and privacy and
the anonymity or your identity will be preserved. We look forward to your kind cooperation.
Answer the following question by ticking the checkboxes:-
1. Gender
Male
Female
2. Age
Below 18
18-24
25-34
Above 35
3. Height (ft and inches )
4. Weight (pounds)

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Tick on the following checkboxes as per your own opinion:-
5. I feel more confident in my studies when I take part in extracurricular activities
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
6. I feel physically fit and emotionally motivated after I participate in extracurricular
activities.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
7. Your academic performance has increased after participating in extracurricular activities
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
8. Students tends to feel more confident after they perform well in their academics
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
9. Participating in the extracurricular activities are likely to increase leadership and the
teamwork among the individuals.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
10. Students who participate in extracurricular activities are more socialised.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
11. Students who participate in extracurricular activities higher self-esteem in comparison to
other who do not participate.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

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12. Students who participate in extracurricular activities are less likely to suffer from anxiety
related to academics
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
13. Students participating in the extracurricular activities are likely to display disruptive
behaviour.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
14. I often engage in after school activities, with varied range of extracurricular activities.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
15. I feel like wasting my valuable time as I devote my time in extracurricular activities.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
16. Too much engagement in extracurricular activities might be stress full for the students.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
17. I do not like to take part in extracurricular activities.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
18. My parents do not encourage me take part in the extracurricular activities.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
19. Most of the teachers encourage the students to take part in extracurricular activities
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
20. The extracurricular activities are age-appropriate and as per the needs of the students.

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Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
21. Extracurricular activities in curriculum are likely to decrease school dropouts.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
22. Allocating special points for participating in extracurricular activities would increase the
participation of the students in extracurricular activities.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
23. Most of the students are forced to take part in the extracurricular activities
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
24. Boys are more likely to take part in physical activities than girls
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree
25. Girls are more likely to take part in activities like painting, dancing
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree

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References
Bakoban, R. A., & Aljarallah, S. A. (2015). Extracurricular Activities and Their Effect on the
Student's Grade Point Average: Statistical Study. Educational Research and Reviews,
10(20), 2737-2744.