Class Differences in Achievement Flashcards

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What does social class mean in sociology?

A way to group people by job, income and status, like working class or middle class.

On average, middle-class pupils get higher grades and stay in education longer than working-class pupils.

Things outside school, like family income, housing, diet and parental support.

Not having enough money for basic needs or school costs, like books, uniform or the internet.

Overcrowded housing makes study hard, and poor diet or hunger can reduce focus in lessons.

Not having the language, skills or values that schools reward, often due to less time with books and learning.

Knowledge, skills and interests that help in school. These are often higher in middle-class families.

Teachers may see working-class pupils as less able. This can lower expectations and affect their grades.

Setting puts pupils in groups by ability. Working-class pupils are more likely to be in lower sets, which can limit progress.

When a label or low expectation leads a pupil to act in a way that makes it come true.

An indicator of low income or disadvantage.

Extra school funding to support disadvantaged pupils. It aims to close the class attainment gap.