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Academic Intramurals: The Thrill of Victory--The Excitement of Competition.

Casey, Arthur C. – 1989

The application of the principles of intramural athletic competition to stimulate outstanding academic performance is discussed in this paper. The implementation of an academic intramural competition based on student diversity, immediate recognition, fun, and meaningful prizes in a Texas high school is described. The program is based on the tenet…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competition, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools