A Systematic Review of Measuring the Effectiveness of the Academic Performance of Elementary School Students
Keywords:
Assessment, effectiveness, academic performance, elementary school studentsAbstract
Purpose: This research was conducted with the aim of regularly reviewing the factors affecting the academic performance of elementary school students.
Methods and Materials: The present study was conducted by searching the databases of Taylor and Francis, Eric, Emerald, Sage, Science Direct in the period of 2000-2021. After selecting the databases of articles, using the keywords "academic performance", "effectiveness of academic performance", "primary students" and "factors related to academic performance", the number of 62 documents was retrieved, and again using the indicators of Prisma index, 30 documents for Study and analysis were selected. Data analysis was done using Olzaid method.
Findings: In order to select the articles, the inclusion and exclusion criteria were considered. In fact, the articles were selected. The conditions of entry and exit from their study were examined so that their data were eligible for discussion and analysis.
Conclusion: The results showed that 100 indicators, 30 criteria and 5 individual, school, family-social, peer and occupational factors related to the effectiveness of the academic performance of elementary students were identified. The results show that paying attention to the identified factors and criteria can provide a suitable platform for improving the quality of the teaching and learning process and the transformation of the educational system.
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