There are 7 top ways to positively affect student achievement and these are: (1) asking students to predict or self-report their grades, (2) having teachers who are credible, (3) giving effective feedback, (4) teaching phonics, (5) being in a well-managed classroom, (6) having actively involved parents, and (7) increased cooperative learning. Other circumstances, such as class size type of learning space, are not as influential on student achievement.