The two pie charts compare the percentages of students enrolled in various courses at an adult education center in 1985 and in the present year.
Overall, the popularity of subjects has shifted significantly over time. While modern language courses were the most favored in 1985, IT has become the most popular subject in the present year. Music appreciation, which was offered in 1985, is no longer taken, whereas IT, not previously available, now attracts the largest share of students.
In 1985, modern languages accounted for the largest proportion of enrollments, at 40%. This figure fell sharply to 17% this year. Similarly, the percentage of students taking art classes declined slightly, from 17% to 15%. Music appreciation attracted 10% of the students in 1985, but it is no longer offered or attended this year.
Conversely, IT courses have gained significant popularity, attracting 27% of students this year, despite not being present in the 1985 curriculum. The proportion of students in cookery classes increased modestly from 14% to 19%. Meanwhile, participation in fitness and dance programs remained stable at 22% across both years.