Bright not broken : gifted kids, ADHD, and autism / by 520022 Kennedy, Diane M., Banks, Rebecca S., Grandin, Temple

“…Despite their giftedness, 2e children often underachieve, drop out, and have poor life outcomes. …”

Defining the profile of students with low academic achievement: A cross-country analysis through PISA 2018 data by Belén Gutiérrez-de-Rozas, Esther López-Martín, Elvira Carpintero Molina

“…The explanation of underachievement and the search for its associated factors have been of constant interest in educational research. …”
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Reading difficulty in children: auditory and visual modalities’ affection by Amani A. Shalaby, Lobna H. Khalil, Rasha H. Elkabariti, Salma H. Mahmoud, Maha M. Nada, Ahmed N. Khattab

“…They had scholastic underachievement due reading difficulties. All children were subjected to a standardized Arabic central auditory test battery for children. …”
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Positions of Newly Arrived Students in Nordic Education Policies and Practices by Jenni Helakorpi, Marianne Dovemark, Annette Rasmussen, Gunilla Holm

“…We conclude that newly arrived students are subject to underachievement, bullying, discrimination, and at risk of not continuing their education. …”
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Gifted student in the reality of the polish school by Agnieszka Bochniarz, Anna Grabowiec

“…The initial part introduces the term and characteristics of a gifted student and draws the attention to the underachievement syndrome in gifted students and asynchronous development. …”
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Extended schooling and community education: mapping the policy terrain by Catherine A. Simon

“…Part two focuses on alternative models of community schooling used in England and Scotland, suggesting alternative solutions to issues of social disadvantage and educational underachievement. Part three examines the European tradition of social pedagogy exploring the potential contributions it brings to educational and welfare practice in England given the new Government's approach to localism and the 'Big Society'.…”
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Adult ADHD in the Republic of Ireland: the evolving response by Shaeraine Raaj, Margo Wrigley, Richard Farrelly

“…Untreated ADHD in adults is associated with personal relationship difficulties, educational and occupational underachievement, comorbid mental health problems, substance misuse, and increased rates of road traffic accidents and criminality. …”
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Working-class males and engagement with high school education by Matthew Wilson

“…This study explores working-class males' engagement with high school education as statistically this group are underachieving and the chosen city in the North-West of England has been highlighted as an area of particular concern. …”
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The importance of proportionality in penalties in the Ecuadorian Penal Code for violence against women and family members by Miulyn Karlice Naranjo Gómez

“…Violence against women or members of the family is an act that affects society in every corner of the world, because it destroys the family in many ways, such as morally, physically, psychologically, and even intellectually, as in the case of children or adolescents who are underachieving at school, since they have to endure different types of violence from the aggressor. …”
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Emotional and behavioral problems associated with sleep disorders in children by I. A. Kelmanson

“…Whether the clinical symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, aggression, and academic underachievement are related to sleep disorders, including those in the presence of sleep disordered breathing, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, is discussed. …”
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Strategies for Successful College Transitions for High School Students in Urban Schools by Erin L. Lewis

“…Students in the U.S. are underachieving in math and reading, which negatively affects transitions to postsecondary education (NAEP, 2015). …”
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Implementation of immobilization accessories for positioning of small animals for radiation therapy by M.C. Vettorato, C.H. Girotto, J.L. Fogaça, L.C. Vulcano, M.A.R. Fernandes

“…In Brazil, this therapeutic option is underachieved. The success of this method depends on several factors, including the use of appropriate accessories for protection and immobilization of patients. …”
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Effects of the home learning environment and preschool center experience upon literacy and numeracy development in early primary school by Melhuish, E, Phan, M, Sylva, K, Sammons, P, Siraj-Blatchford, I, Taggart, B

“…Individuals with unexpected performance pathways (by forming demographically adjusted groups: overachieving, average, and underachieving) were identified in order to explore the effects of the home learning environment and preschool variables on child development. …”

Learning motivation and giftedness in sociocultural diverse Latin America and the Caribbean societies by Sheyla Blumen

“…Also the relation between motivation, outstanding performance and underachievement is discussed and tendencies found in social-emotional development of the gifted linked to motivation are explored. …”
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL DECISIONS / by O'Brien, Michael J., author 338247, Bentley, R. Alexander, 1970-, author 633353, Brock, William A., author 633354, Maeda, John, writer of foreword 242864

“…The authors look at the New England Patriots' decision in 2000 to draft an underachieving college quarterback named Tom Brady; they consider Warren Buffett's investment strategy; and they chart the "dancing landscape" of a college applicant's decision-making environment. …”

Mathematically Gifted Students’ Experience With Their Teachers’ Mathematical Competence and Boredom in School: A Qualitative Interview Study by Jørgen Hammer Smedsrud, Anders Nordahl-Hansen, Ella Idsøe

“…Competent mathematics teachers who have knowledge of gifted students’ needs can challenge them in math and prevent boredom and possible underachievement. This retrospective study explores how Norwegian gifted students perceive their earlier teachers’ mathematical competency, as well as their reflections about boredom in school. …”
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The Transformative Power of Education as a Means of Enabling Former Offenders to Live Meaningful and Productive Lives by O’Connor Colin

“…Statistically, offenders repeatedly underachieve in primary and secondary education; offenders who partake in some form of adult and post-release learning continue this pattern, and face other non-learning barriers that impact on participation and accreditation outcomes (Prison Education Trust, 2018). …”
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“If I were young…”: Increased Dropout Risk of Older University Students by Joana R. Casanova, Cristiano Gomes, Leandro S. Almeida, Ellián Tuero, Ana B. Bernardo

“…Higher education can pose difficulties for students, increasing their vulnerability and risk of underachievement or dropout. This study involved 2843 first-year students of a Portuguese public university. …”
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The Influence of Stereotype Threat on Immigrants: Review and Meta-Analysis by Markus eAppel, Silvana eWeber, Nicole eKronberger

“…In many regions around the world students with certain immigrant backgrounds underachieve in educational settings. This paper provides a review and meta-analysis on one potential source of the immigrant achievement gap: stereotype threat, a situational predicament that may prevent students to perform up to their full abilities. …”
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Informing Inclusive Practice in Post-Secondary Environments: Perspectives of Post-Secondary Instructors with Learning Disabilities by Amy Domenique Gadsden, Lauren Denise Goegan

“…By approaching teaching and assessment in this way, instructors may engage learners authentically, thus reducing the potential for disengagement and subsequent underachievement. This may also facilitate an equitable environment where students can participate in meaningful ways. …”
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