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Direct linkDestin, Mesmin; Richman, Scott; Varner, Fatima; Mandara, Jelani – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
The current study tested a psychosocial mediation model of the association between subjective social status (SSS) and academic achievement for youth. The sample included 430 high school students from diverse racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Those who perceived themselves to be at higher social status levels had higher GPAs. As…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Study Skills, Social Status, Ethnic Groups
Download full textPracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2019
This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2019, organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (W.I.A.R.S.). Modern psychology offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology
Center on Education Policy, Washington, DC. – 2000
Noting that many students do just enough schoolwork to get by and fail to see the connection between learning in school and success in adult life, this brochure encourages parents to explain the benefits of studying hard to their children. The brochure contains facts parents can use to explain the benefits to their children and suggests things…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Outcomes of Education, Parent Student Relationship
Christen, William; Murphy, Thomas – 1992
This book is designed to help teenagers make the most of their study time and learn how to take good notes, how to plan writing projects, and how to prepare for tests. Chapters in the book are: What It Takes; Active Learning; Writing; PREPsteps; Take Note; Making Time for Time; The Real Test; and Going for the Gold. (RS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Notetaking
Peer reviewedThomas, John W. – Elementary School Journal, 1993
Reviews the opportunities for and obstacles to promoting independent learning at the middle grades level. Proposes the substitution of compensatory practices that discourage self-directed learning activities, such as test review handouts, with instructional practices that support independent learning activities, such as performance feedback and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education, Feedback
Heacox, Diane – 1991
Not all children can or should be straight-A students, as everyone differs in their abilities and interests, but all children have the potential to learn and to personally succeed in school. This guide describes a step-by-step program for intervening with students who are underachievers and for promoting student success. The guide provides…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Attitude Change, Change Strategies
