The Impact of Parental Involvement on Grade 12 Students' Academic Performance

EasyChair Preprint 14617

Abstract

This study explores the impact of parental involvement on the academic performance of Grade 12 students, emphasizing the critical role of family engagement in educational outcomes. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from academic performance records with qualitative insights gathered through surveys and interviews with students, parents, and educators. The study examines various forms of parental involvement, including participation in school activities, support with homework, and communication with teachers, and their correlation with students' grades and overall academic achievement. Findings reveal a significant positive relationship between high levels of parental engagement and improved academic performance. The research underscores the importance of fostering strong home-school partnerships and provides recommendations for enhancing parental involvement strategies to support student success. This study contributes to the broader understanding of how family dynamics influence educational outcomes and offers practical guidance for educators and policymakers seeking to improve student achievement through increased parental engagement.

Keyphrases: Educational Equity, Effective Strategies, Quality of Involvement, Socioeconomic factors, cultural differences, longitudinal studies, student well-being

@booklet{EasyChair:14617,
  author    = {John Owen},
  title     = {The Impact of Parental Involvement on Grade 12 Students' Academic Performance},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14617},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}