Factors that influence educational achievement

Question 1

List the factors that influence educational achievement

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Answer 1

School environment

Family size

Parental attitude

Intellectual ability

Peers

Home environment

Question 2

How does school environment influence educational achievement
(3)

Answer 2

Enthusiastic teachers encourage children to be more engaged and interested in learning

Schools with large class numbers, discipline issues and fewer resources can hinder students progression at school

Bullying can also affect educational achievement, as children can become unfocused in class or ship school

Question 3

How does family size influence educational achievement

2

Answer 3

Parents with large families often have less time to spend assisting children with school work

Extra financial pressure can also reduce resources available in the home to assist with education progression

Question 4

How does parental attitude influence educational achievement?
(3)

Answer 4

A positive attitude towards education from parents can instil the value of education in children, resulting in hard working, self-motivated students

The educational level of parents may also influence educational achievement, as some parents can assist their children with homework

Educated parents can advise with subjects, career choices and the exam system

Question 5

How does the intellectual ability of each individual influence educational achievement?
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Answer 5

Everyone genetically inherits a certain level of intellectual ability

A student who has naturally intellectual ability but does not study hard wont reach their potential but a student with average ability who studies hard will see results if they study

Question 6

How does one’s peers influence intellectual ability?

3

Answer 6

If peers lack ambition and motivation they can have a negative affect on progress and education

Peers who are academically driven can positively impact education as they may be encouraged to work hard and succeed at school

This can generate healthy competition, increasing a child’s motivation to do well

Question 7

How does a home environment influence intellectual ability?

2

Answer 7

An overcrowded house can make it difficult for children to find a quiet study space

Inadequate heating can cause illness which can lead to absences from school