SEL Check In 6.27.24

What percentage of students based their self-worth on their grades according to a 2002 University of Michigan study?

• 70%

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

What is one negative effect of students chasing after perfect grades?

• Higher self-esteem

• Reduced academic risk-taking

• Better social skills

• Increased creativity

What did a 2014 study reveal about students with top grades in high school but mediocre test scores?

• They performed better in college

• They dropped out more frequently

• They performed worse in college

• They had the same performance as others

How did the valedictorians tracked by a Boston College researcher describe themselves?

• The most athletic students

• The most creative students

• The hardest workers

• The smartest students

What is unique about the Finnish education system compared to the US?

• Longer school hours

• Less emphasis on grades

• More homework

• More standardized tests