Read the paragraph. School administrators should be encouraged to increase funding for music education. Many feel that school music programs are expensive and time-consuming. However, participating in band, orchestra, or chorus has been shown to improve student learning. Studies show that children who participate in school music programs achieve higher grades than students who do not. They also perform better on standardized tests. How does evidence support the rebuttal in this paragraph?
Answer
A
The study shows that children in school music programs do not achieve high grades.
B
The study supports the argument that school music programs are expensive.
C
The study shows that children in school music programs do not perform well on tests.
D
The study supports the argument that school music programs improve student learning.