Question

consider this claim
every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art,
and dance.
which statement provides the best support for this claim?

1. participants in

fine arts classes
meet with their
peers and a
certified instructor.

1. fine arts classes

hone
observational
skills that foster
academic
success.

1. fine arts classes

fit the school
schedule, meeting
three to five times
per week.

1. participants in

fine arts classes
must also fulfill
their academic
requirements.

Explanation:

This statement directly links fine arts classes to a tangible, academic benefit (fostering academic success through observational skills), which provides the strongest support for the claim that elective curricula should include a variety of fine arts options. The other statements only logistical or basic structural details about the classes, not a compelling reason to include them.

Answer:

Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.