Academic success is how well a student is accomplishing their educational goals. It is neither a singular concept nor simply something over which students can exert simplifying influence (such as intelligence or motivation or effort), nor an education issue that has a single, quantifiable answer.
Factors Impacting Academic Success
Student Factors:
Intelligent Mind — Skills in cognition, like problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and creativity.
Motivation: The intrinsic and extrinsic motivators for learning.
Good study habits; Manage time wisely, organize properly, and apply effective study skills.
Belief in abilities to make things happen.
Family Factors:
Support: Parents can have a great deal of impact, positive or negative, through their own attitudes as well as their involvement level
Socioeconomic Status: Availability of resources, education and schooling quality.
School Factors:
Teacher Quality: Knowledge of effective teaching practices, subject matter content, and classroom management.
Curriculum: Challenging Curriculum that is Authentic and Meaningful
282274651 School Climate Positive and supportive school environment
Peer Effects: High achieving peers can spur academic success.
Tips for Improving Your Grades
Tips for Studying: Encourage students to use such strategies as active reading, note-taking, and practice tests.
Time Management: Assist students in developing good time management practices to ensure a proper balance between schoolwork, extracurricular activities and personal time.
Goals: Specific and actionable goals to keep the students motivated and also track their progress.
Reward and Recognition– To create motivation in students, achievements can be rewarded and recognized.
Ask for Help: Suggest students to ask for help from teachers, tutors, or friends if necessary.
Mindfulness and stress management for students: Share some mindfulness techniques with your learners to help them reduce their stress levels and concentrate better.
A Healthy Way of Living: Encourage healthy habits in terms of exercising frequently, eating healthily and sleeping enough.
Measuring Achievements in a School
Often defined by the scores students receive on standardized tests, grades and other assessments, academic achievement has always been a measure of success for many children in school. But perhaps we need to widen the lens and include other skills — critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
