Research abstract

Kids Success In School

One great way to determine what the kid's potential is in school is to take a look at their genes.

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There are a lot of things that can give kids an advantage in school. Having wealthy parents is one of them. Predicting kids’ academic performance has been a subject of a lot of debate over the years. The polygenic score has been looked at from many angles. About 80 percent of the variation in educational attainment comes from factors in the environment and the rest is due to the genetic makeup that a person has.

Key takeaways

  1. Wealthy parents can boost a kid's success in school.
  2. There may be genetic markers associated with gifted kids.
  3. Scientists are trying to figure out how nature and nurture impact kids.

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