1 Running head: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STRATEGIES 7 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STRATEGIES Academic Achievement Strategies Sophia Henry American Public University Abstract In this paper, I will discuss the best practices related to closing the achievement gap, academic success, and dropout prevention. Along with this I will discuss the barriers that students face in academic achievement and personal/social development. Closing the academic achievement gap can be both challenging and rewarding. I have many ways that schools and counselors can help in improving their student?s success as well as closing the academic gap amongst students. It is important to know that this task is not something that can be solved overnight. It may …show more content…
When I think about closing the academic achievement gap the first thing that comes to mind is which group of students is having a difficult time and the group of students that is succeeding. Once I figure that out it is now my job to come up with ways I can close the gap between the two groups of students. Over time our history has shown us that minority students has had the hardest time keeping up with Caucasian students. There are a few factors that play into this. One of the factors is that some public schools have a low expectation for minority students especially African American children. It is time for the public education system to do something about …show more content…
In this study, the researchers examine the Student Success Skills program (SSS). ?In previous studies (Brigman & Campbell, 2003; Brigman, Webb, & Campbell, 2007; Campbell & Brigman, 2005; Webb, Brigman, & Campbell, 2005), the SSS program was effective in improving academic performance and closing the academic achievement gap for low- to mid-range-achieving students? (Miranda). This program focuses on goal setting, progress monitoring, memory skills, social skills, interpersonal skills, social problem-solving, listening, teamwork, self-management, motivation, and anger. Research has shown that these skills have helped close the achievement gap and help in the academic success of student. The results of this program have shown that posttest score is significantly higher in math and reading. This program main focus was to help African Americans and Latinos, however this program showed similar gains amongst the African American, Latinos, and White students. The benefit of this program is that not only will this program help in closing the achievement gap, but it will help all students succeed in school.
According to the authors’ Howard Crumpton and Anne Gregory, there is a significant correlation with high school students entering high school with a propensity for low achievement in school, to leave high school as a low achieving student. When considering this ongoing pattern of low achieving students being predisposed to low school success, academic factors need to be targeted in order to reverse this pattern. The authors acknowledge that identifying causes for low achievement was critical to predicting outcomes for ninth and tenth grade students on the lower end of the proficiency spectrum in reading. The one constant identified in this study were low achieving students who showed little or no growth during their high school career. The data analysis included a Pearson r correlation and multiple regression methods. The sample for the study included 44 low achieving students enrolled in high school. Both authors advocated that regardless of the likelihood, it is quite possible to alter academic trajectory positively.
The literature review research and articles ranged in dates from 1995 to 2013. These articles are composed of over 50 studies, with the results being compared and evaluated over a vast time. The researchers examined the students’ permanent school records, documented the students’ gender, socioeconomic status, grade retained or intervened, teacher assigned grades, reading and mathematics, and the students’ standardized test scores (Rust & Wallace, 1993). Grade appropriate standardized test...
Many people believe that urban schools are failing to educate all of the students they serve, but in reality, they are only failing a portion of them. Reports and observations give off the perception that these schools students achieve less, retain less material and the student’s success after the schooling process is over, is low. Some of the students are failing because they are lacking things like school readiness, a basic understanding of the English language or simply because they are not engaged. Schools need to find a way to incorporate each student in their own education and not forget about those who are struggling. Academic success hinges on many different factors that the families, students and schools are all responsible for helping.
(U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). Amongst the most prevalent dropout risk factors are language barrier, lack of support and stereotyping. Immigrant teens are often racially and ethnically segregated but also linguistically isolated. School environment have been demonstrated to affect school behavior and academic outcomes. Social support is an essential component in smoothing school engagement and improving the likelihood of school completion among ethnic and racial minorities’ youth. Social support provided predominately by families and educators, is in fact associated with positive school outcomes and it has also shown to be effective in stimulating positive personal and academic growth for students at-risk of
Goal 1 states “By June, 2014, Knightdale High School will improve the graduation rate as measured by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction from 76.4% to 86.4% with a focus on Hispanic, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and Students with Disabilities subgroups. Within this large goal there are two key processes, a preventive goal, and an intervention goal for the teachers to meet. For prevention teachers are to create a framework for student success by implementing strategies that support student success at all levels and address the root causes of student failure. The document goes on to detail steps to ensure the completion of the goal, which includes fostering a positive adult relationships with at risk students, creating a 9th grade transition program that promotes student success and using the EASiPEP system to share information about students with IEP, LEP, and PEP with the administration and staff. For the intervention teachers and the school administrative staff are to establish a framework that helps to identify student at risk and intervene at critical points, once they realize the student is no longer on path to graduate. As with the preventative goal, the preventative goal inclu...
I believe that confidence and attitude play a major part in someone’s academic success, my favorite subject in school has always been English; because for as long as I can remember I have always been great at the subject. I would say that I had my most significant experiences with literacy at the age of ten, in the fifth grade. My teacher that year was really good with her teaching skills, and we wrote a lot of essays in that class. That is where I learned about essay formatting, how to write an introduction, and how to write numerous styles of essays. I had already feel in love with writing in the third grade, so once I got to the fifth grade I felt very comfortable with my writing skills. My essays were always praised by my teacher, and
Bennett, A., Bridglall, B.L,. Cauce, A.M., Everson, H.T., Gordon, E.W., and Lee, C.D., Mendoza-Denton, R., Renzulli, J.S., & Stewart, J.K. (2004). All students reaching the top: Strategies for closing academic achievement gap. Naperville, IL: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory.
Every 26 seconds one of our kids drops out of high school, that's 1.3 million students each year. The main reason for dropping out, the failure to succeed. Society puts an insurmountable amount of pressure on these kids to succeed, however this can actually be extremely detrimental to the students and children.
The true definition of success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Although, many people have different perceptions of success. Success is judged by the individuals themselves. Success can be defined in many ways including: wealth, happiness, fame, etc. Success can be anything from material goods to concepts. It all depends on your concept and how you achieve your goals. You have to have persistence within yourself. Varying on your profession, you will need a certain skill level. Your definition of success can be suitable best for you, but not for others. It is about truly not giving up, reaching your full potential, and self-fulfillment.
“Retention rates have increased dramatically with the recent movement for school reform which has emphasized grade-level performance, grade-level tests to determine promotion or retention, and the end of social promotion.” (NASP). The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) states the highest retention rates are found among the poor, minority, and inner-city youth. Those at the highest risk of retention are black or Hispanic males, late birthdays and delayed developments, living in poverty or single-parent households, frequent school changes or absenteeism, “There is no single silver bullet intervention that will effectively address the specific needs of low-achieving students” (NASP).
In their review of the relevant literature, they found that time spent in study skills programs were the greatest predictor of academic success for students who were academically unsuccessful prior to receiving academic support services. In the study that they conducted, results showed that students who were academically unprepared at pretest actually performed better after attending the study skills program than an academically prepared comparison group who had not received study skills training. The researchers found that the study skills program improved the participants’ academic self-efficacy as well as their study skills. Their finding indicate that receiving academic support services focused on study skills is associated with students feeling more capable of success and with improved academic performance (Wernersbach et al., 2014).
The universal meaning of success is projected to be an achievement of something that is desired or planned out. People constantly strive to find success in everything they do, day in and day out, in their lives. As stated by Susan Schulten, the author of Success, “In today’s society, success is rarely achieved solely by one person” (Schulten 9). Although it is impossible to live in a truly equal world the desire of success overpowers the goals of any other, and many people aim for the same goals. A lot of people may doubt their ability to reach success because of their failed intentions to target a specific goal. They may have vague expectations, but not a true measure of what a favorable outcome for them might be. Herman Cain, an American business politician, believes that success is not found in happiness. Rather, happiness is the key to success. If one loves what they are doing, they will be successful. He claims, “Success is a way of life and not something that you bump into one day down the road. In order to define success in relation to this statement, first define what it means to live successfully” (qtd. in Art 27) No matter what the level of intensity a task might bring, one should always look into accomplishing their objectives. The road to becoming a successful person requires overall development and understanding of the risks, skills, knowledge, and power involved in achieving the various goals one may have.
Being a successful student and achieving continued academic success is fundamental in order to complete an associate degree and become a successful professional. College is challenging, but it can be a rewarding growth experience and easier when setting up goals. Having educational and career goals helps students keep the focus and motivation. Besides, having knowledge of different learning styles can help students learn about themselves and increase efficiency while studying. Writing skills learned in college are also a powerful tool for both academic and career success. The campus is a great place to find tools to succeed and achieve continued academic success. It is also important to keep academic honesty as a good habit and as a value of integrity throughout college and later on in the professional environment.
My Journey to Academic Success I always considered myself an intelligent student, but I hardly ever applied myself. Growing up, I had straight A’s and was on the path to a successful education. That, however, is not how my educational path went. Around the beginning of my 11th grade year of high school, I decided to drop out and immediately enter the work force as a full-time employee. I liked the freedom and the benefits of bringing home money more than finishing my high school education.
Education is the key to success and there are multiple ways to boost a student’s confidence while attending high school to enhance a better future for his/herself. It is our job as parents and faculty to keep the students engaged and aware of the repercussions of dropping out and to do everything in our power to keep the students productive and interactive to ensure a bright