5.2 Patterns of Educational Achievement

• Educational Achievement refers to the level of success or attainment a student reaches in their education
• Engaged and supportive parents negatively influence educational outcomes.

  False
• Intrinsically motivated students who value education are more likely to succeed
• What are the key patterns of educational achievement?

  Gender, ethnicity, social class
• Match the pattern with its key characteristic:

  Gender ↔️ Subject choice and attainment

  Ethnicity ↔️ Barriers to lower attainment

  Social Class ↔️ Access to better resources
• Key patterns of educational achievement include social class, ethnicity, and gender
• What are some influences on gender differences in educational achievement?

  Societal expectations and interests
• Ethnic differences in educational achievement are often linked to systemic barriers faced by minority students.


  True
• Match the factor with its impact on ethnic minority achievement:

  Cultural Attitudes ↔️ Lower motivation and engagement

  Socioeconomic Status ↔️ Limited access to resources

  Discrimination ↔️ Hostile school environments
• Addressing systemic issues is crucial to ensuring equitable educational outcomes for all students
• Students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds tend to perform better academically
• Engaged and supportive parents positively influence a student's educational outcomes.


  True
• What does educational achievement refer to?

  Success in education
• Order the following factors by their influence on educational achievement:

  1️⃣ Socioeconomic Status

  2️⃣ Parental Involvement

  3️⃣ School Resources

  4️⃣ Student Motivation
• Well-resourced schools with qualified teachers can provide better learning environments
• What are the two main categories where gender differences in educational achievement are evident?

  Subject choices and performance levels
• Socioeconomic status significantly impacts ethnic minority students' access to quality education.


  True
• Match the following factors with their impact on ethnic minority achievement:

  Cultural Attitudes ↔️ Less emphasis on formal education

  Socioeconomic Status ↔️ Lower average incomes limit resources

  Discrimination ↔️ Hostile learning environments
• What do geographical variations in educational achievement refer to?

  Differences in student performance
• Well-resourced schools with adequate funding can provide better learning environments
• What does the Cultural Capital theory suggest about social class and educational achievement?

  Middle-class families instill behaviors that align with educational norms
• The effectiveness of policies to reduce inequality depends on their implementation
• How does socioeconomic status impact educational achievement?

  Higher SES, better performance
• What is one factor contributing to social class differences in educational achievement?

  Parental income
• Girls typically excel in English and humanities, while boys tend to perform better in mathematics and sciences
• In which subjects do girls typically outperform boys?

  English and humanities
• Ethnic minority groups often face systemic barriers that lead to lower academic achievement.


  True
• Match the following factors with their impact on educational achievement:

  Parental Income ↔️ Access to better resources

  Parental Education ↔️ Academic support at home

  Family Resources ↔️ Enriching learning environments
• Girls typically excel in English and humanities, while boys tend to perform better in mathematics and sciences
• Order the following factors by their influence on geographical variations in educational achievement:

  1️⃣ School Resources and Funding

  2️⃣ Socioeconomic Status of Local Area

  3️⃣ Quality of Teaching
• Biological differences may contribute to varying learning preferences in gender.


  True
• Which theory highlights disparities in educational resources across different geographical areas?

  School Funding theory
• Match the following policies with their descriptions:

  Pupil Premium ↔️ Extra funding for disadvantaged students

  Free School Meals ↔️ Free meals for low-income students

  Educational Support Programmes ↔️ Targeted tutoring for struggling students