I'm doing a survey on this topic for school, so it would really help if you answer my question.

Sometimes when I listen to music & read it helps me focus more but it does depend on what the song is. If it is soothing music and not loud screaming it wouldn't be a distraction. On the other hand, loud music I would feel distracted.

That's me though. I think it mostly depends on who you are and what you would wanna do.

It doesn't really effect mine.
Really, it depends on what kind of music.

No, it actually distracts me because I can't concentrate. Especially if i'm reading.

And btw, this belongs in either school or the lounge.

haven't you heard that guys can't multitask?

i uh.. get distracted

some times.

Effect as in hurt them? No, if anything it helps, because I actually concentrate better

well it doesn't really affect my grade, but when i read and listen to music at the same time, i can't concentrate and end up not understanding what i'm reading

depends what kind of music
I listen to classical music while studying & doing hw
But I listen to my favorite pop,rock, techno etc. music while my free time.
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no. i listen to the radio all the time when i'm doing my hw. it keeps me from falling asleep.

Depends on othe person.

Music distracts me because then i start focusing on the music instead of my work. I have to have the tv on when doing work, i dont know why though.

I think I have ADD cause i have to be alone and quiet to read. I get waaaay to distracted if NE thin else is on.

it does for me...
especially if it's my favorite song...
so i don't fully understand what i'm reading.

i can listen to music while i'm doing my homework, but not while i'm reading a book.

I can listen to soft, calming music while reading or doing homework because it relaxes me. But I can't listen to loud, obnoxious music because then, I can't focus.

yep

at times when i'm listening to music, it distracts me, but at other times, it helps me concentrate more.

Moved to School

I did a science project on this in middle school.
That music helps you with your math homework and stuff.
Classical and Christian actually came out on the top.
It was interesting.

I have to listen to music when I do some things, otherwise i can't concentrate. However, when I read I like it to be quiet.

yes of course...its either inspirational or reflective....i put on sad music when i want to reflect on my life..bring back memories.. and write sad stories...i put on metal when i feel like jammin or angsty or want to piss my mom off and so on

I listen to music every minute of the day it does in a way effect me but doesnt at the same time. Like when im doing homework or something it doesnt bother or distract me, but in general music is a big part of my life, i wouldnt kno what to do without it.
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oh and reading defiantly effects me. I dont read garbage I read inspirational stories and true stories. It gives me a more optomistic point of view, and sometimes it depends on the book, it gives me more knowledge on a certain culture or belief. I love to read.

Yes, it does. It improves them. I can't concentrate on anything at home if I don't have some background noise. I constantly have music playing, it's just a part of me.

I'm able to block out the other sounds (like creaking desks) if I'm taking a test and listening to my iPod. I generally block the music after awhile since it's a consistent noise.

Depends what kind of music and what I'm reading. If I'm just doing basic research for a conference, some music in the background is alright. But if I'm studying Physics or Calc, music totally throws me off.

However, I absolutely cannot write a legitimate essay with any music in the background.

I am a very musical person.
So when I'm doing homework, it's usually a must that I have at least some mellow music on with no words, that way I'm not too distracted.

Nah not really. Well I'm not quite sure since I never listened to music while doing homework or studying...

However if you meant playing an instrument can affect grades yes it can. I play 2 instruments and because of that I work harder and I do homework a lot more.

Actually, i love listening to music while reading.
Its fun. It also helps me to concentrate on the book.
Its like how they play music while art class.

sometimes

i can't read while listening to music... lol, it ruins me! i start singing the song and totally forget about the book.

so yeah, it affects me in a negative way.