NINE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS

(Craig and Sharon Ramey, San Diego Union Tribune, 5/24/2000)

What are the hallmarks of a child likely to succeed in school?   In twelve studies over the last thirty years, Ramey and his wife boil essential ingredients to these nine points.

1. The student is eager to learn

2. He or she asks a lot of questions

3. The student works hard and knows that effort matters

4. Family routines support education

5. Parents set and maintain limits

6. The student has good social and emotional skills

7. Parents are positive role models

8. Parents promote learning at home

9. The school has high student expectations and standards and is good at assessing student skills

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