An Effect Of Intelligence On Academic Performance In School Going Students”: A Comparative Study Between Age And Gender

Authors: Ayesha Anjum, Deepika Uppalapu, Syeda Yousra

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v13.i1.232128

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g86jw9

Country: India

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Abstract: An effect of intelligence on academic performance in school-going children is a critical area of research in educational psychology. Intelligence, often measured through standardized IQ tests, has been traditionally viewed as a significant predictor of academic success. This study examines the relationship between intelligence and academic performance, considering various factors such as socio-economic background, learning environment, and emotional well-being. Through a review of existing literature and meta-analyses, it is evident that while intelligence has a strong correlation with academic achievement, it is not the sole determinant. Other factors, including motivation, teaching quality, parental involvement, and emotional intelligence, play crucial roles in shaping a child's academic outcomes. Children who met the inclusion criteria were recruited from a private school using a Probabilistic Technique using Stratified Random Sampling with the Age range of 11 to 16 years. Academic Performance is classified into high, average and low academics using past records of final academic assessments. Intelligence Quotient was assessed using the Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices (RSPM). In the research conducted Grade 6 students demonstrated a higher mean academic performance (M = 59, SD = 23) Compared to grade 10 students (M = 49, sd =29). The lower standard deviation in grade 6 suggests less variability in Academic performance compared to grade 10, indicating more consistency among younger students. When examining cognitive abilities using the standard progressive Matrices (SPM), Grade 10 students also showed a higher mean scores (M= 52, SD = 27) than grade 6 students (M=23, SD = 16). The substantial difference in Mean and the higher standard Deviation in grade 6 imply that cognitive abilities as measured by the SPM, improve with age but are variable in younger students.

Keywords: Academic Performance, Intelligence Quotient, Late Childhood

Paper Id: 232128

Published On: 2025-02-27

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 1, January-February 2025

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