While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Though they may be underprepared for college courses, most students say they’re motivated in ...

Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

Students are often labeled unmotivated when they are actually exhausted or overwhelmed. Adults frequently misunderstand ...

Balancing higher standards in education and accommodations for students and learning is a difficult debate for higher education leaders and practitioners. Maintaining challenging courses and ensuring ...

In A Nutshell Students with a growth mindset, the belief that abilities can improve through effort, earned higher grades and ...

Unpleasant weather does have an impact on students motivation. It's harder to reach study spots which ultimately ...

"I cannot do this, and I’m not sure I want to!" Millions of students across the world have said this or at least thought it more than once during their educational journey. Sometimes, this reaction ...

Editor’s note: This article on learning and student motivation originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. In 2020, my wife and I bought a used 2017 ...

University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these ...