Environmental Factors That Influence The Quality Of Education

“Get an education so you can succeed in life” is a phrase a child will hear over and over again until adulthood. The quality of education a child receives can influence every aspect of their lives. So it is important for each new generation of students to do well in their schooling. High intelligence does not guarantee that a child will achieve high marks in school or get advanced degrees. Each individual has his own capacity for learning that can be changed by influences in their lives. There are many factors that can affect how a child learns that may be out of their control. Family structure and parental involvement have a huge part in how a child will develop. Environmental factors including family income, peer relationships and school

Genetics and biology are additional factors influencing academic achievement. One child could have an identical upbringing as another child but have to face the challenges of a learning disability like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, or dyslexia. The gender of a child could make her more likely to achieve in mathematics and science (boys) or language skills (girls) (Siegler et al., 2014). Gender has a role in how much environmental influences affect children. Boys are more likely to be negatively affected by low income status than girls in their studies (Siegler et al., 2014). They are also more likely to achieve higher test scores when their parents have a higher education. In a recent study, genetic factors are shown to not have any more influence on educational success in boys than in girls. This is possibly due to efforts to equalize education for both genders (Orstavik, Czajkowski, Røysamb, Knudsen, Tambs, and Reichborn-Kjennerud, 2014). A study from Taiwan concluded that birth order and gender are bigger factors for success in families with higher-educated parents (Cheng, Wang, Sung, Wang, Su & Li 2012). This supports the theory that these parents might have more resources and time with first-born children and possibly higher expectations for