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This study aims to explore how mothers' strategies influence their children's transition from middle to high school and subsequent academic achievement.

July 1, 1986Sociology of Education

Mothers' Strategies for Children's School Achievement: Managing the Transition to High School

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DBDavid P. BakerPennsylvania State University DSDavid Lee StevensonExecutive Office of the President

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Exploratory study reveals parental strategies impact children's school achievement, influenced by socioeconomic status.

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This study aims to explore how mothers' strategies influence their children's transition from middle to high school and subsequent academic achievement.
Analyzed responses from a small, heterogeneous sample of mothers of eighth graders
Examined the relationship between mothers' socioeconomic status and their strategies for managing their child's education
Identified common strategies employed by mothers in supporting children's academic performance
Mothers with a college education are more informed about their child's school performance (p<0.05)
Higher educational attainment in mothers correlates with greater teacher contact and proactive management of their child's achievement
Mothers with college education are significantly more likely to enroll their children in college-preparatory courses, regardless of academic performance

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Baker et al. (1986) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d522388250cfcc2a4df9c https://doi.org/10.2307/2112340

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