Academic Success Research Paper

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Running head: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STRATEGIES

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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.

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