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Article Summary 1; Study Habits and Academic Achievement: A Comparative Analysis of the High and Low Academic Achievers

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Article Summary 1; Study Habits and Academic Achievement: A Comparative Analysis of the High and Low Academic Achievers

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Second Article Summary; Factors Influencing University Student Academic Success

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Second Article Summary; Factors Influencing University Student Academic Success

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Article Summary 3; CRAMMING, ACTIVE PROCRASTINATION, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

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Article Summary 3; CRAMMING, ACTIVE PROCRASTINATION, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

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Procrastination is not always a negative thing. Depending what type of procrastinator you are, sometimes procrastination can help you get the grades you want.

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Sedlacek, W. E., & Adams-Gaston, J. (1992). Predicting the Academic Success of Student-Athletes Using SAT and Noncognitive Variables. Journal of Counseling & Development, 70(6), 724–727. https://proxy4.vaniercollege.qc.ca:2106/10.1002/j.1556-6676.1992.tb02155.x

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Factors Affecting Academic Success of University Students 

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Factors Affecting Academic Success of University Students 

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Cramming, Procrastination & Academic Achievements 

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Cramming, Procrastination & Academic Achievements 

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This document is a general study between the correlation of extra curricular activities and its link with academic achievement.

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This website speaks about how having a part time job is benefiting students.

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The author of one of these articles is Dr. Gary Pike, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Associate Professor at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. Pike first published research on the topic in 2009 and says that not much has changed since then.

"Most of the studies have been pretty clear and consistent in saying that working full-time is not good at all. Working part-time can be beneficial, particularly if it's on campus," says Pike.

When former Boston University student Melissa Cottrell was in school, she said that working part-time helped her become more disciplined. "The busier I am, the more focused I become," she told BU Today. "Working really makes you more structured; you have a lot of things to do in a short amount of time, so it's important to keep up with it all."

Pike notes that an on-campus job also introduces students to faculty and staff in a different setting.

"We found that it's the engagement with faculty and staff - getting advice and finding opportunities to get involved - that tends to produce positive learning outcomes in terms of grades and in terms of other measures of learning," he explains.

Researches for the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that students who worked less than 20 hours per week had an average GPA of 3.13, while nonworking students had an average GPA of 3.04.

But while working a moderate number of hours has been shown to help students perform better in the classroom, working too much has been shown to have negative effects. The BLS's research indicates that students who worked more than 20 hours a week had much lower grade point averages - 2.95 on average.

Unfortunately, this phenomenon disproportionately affects students who feel the most pressure to work. Low-income students shoulder the most responsibility when it comes to financing a college education and many students think that working more hours will help them minimize their debt.

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Students who work actually get better grades-but there's a catch

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The author of one of these articles is Dr. Gary Pike, Executive Director of Institutional Research and Associate Professor at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. Pike first published research on the topic in 2009 and says that not much has changed since then.

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This article talks about how students allocate their time to different activities and how it affects their grades.

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Having a busy schedule may be doing you a favour because there is less time for procrastination.

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Vanier College Library catalog › Details for: Procrastination :

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"Based on their workshops and counselling experience, psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen offer a probing, sensitive, and at times humorous look at a problem that affects everyone: students and scientists, secretaries and executives, homemakers and salespeople.

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Some people nowadays would say that teenagers are more stressed than adults. Many would argue that this is due to pressure from parents or peers and even high expectations that society creates.

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Every student experiences stress, stress from homework, tests, activities, and even social events. Although some stress can be a motivator, some teenagers don't notice the buildup until it becomes too much to manage. Just how much stress is too much?

Most teens will say stress is constant. There are moments of relief after a big test or turning in a project, but that relief is quickly overshadowed by the thoughts of more tests and projects. The anxiety build-up has become pretty mainstream among the student population, but that doesn't mean it's healthy.

It seems like a lot of students are cycling through a constant schedule of school, homework, extracurricular activities, sleep, and repeat, pushing on towards the weekend where they will have a small break.

Nora Lyang described her very busy fall schedule. "I get home and change for tennis, then I go to tennis, come home, finish homework, and try to work on some college apps," said the senior earlier in the school year. She reflects that during her sport season, she has barely any free time to relax, and she thinks that adds to her stress.

According to the American Psychological Association, most high schoolers are reporting higher daily levels of stress than adults, and lower levels of sleep. High schoolers are also reporting that they believe they are having much higher stress levels than is healthy for a teenager. In a 2015 national survey of high school students, the APA reported, 68 percent of them said that they frequently experience extreme stress levels during the school year, and 34 percent of them expect their stress to rise in the coming months.

Most students experiencing this stress think it's pretty normal because so many others are feeling the same way, but it can have some major effects. Mary Tsuboi, Northgate's school counselor, talked about some serious health issues caused by stress.

"Stress can be healthy, and help us get things accomplished, but when we get too stressed, it leads to depression, anxiety, sleeping and eating disorders," Tsuboi said. She added that she sees extremely high levels of both anxiety and depression at Northgate, and many students are experiencing both.

In fact, Northgate students aren't alone. According to a survey done by the National Institute of Mental Health, about 2.8 million American teens are currently suffering from clinical depression and an anxiety disorder.

Tsuboi explained that another huge issue facing students is lack of sleep. "Sleep affects every part of our lives," she said. "If we don't sleep enough, we can't function or learn. If you stay up all night studying, it will be harder to remember the information in the morning."

When students' homework loads are bigger, or practices run long - or both, the few invaluable hours of sleep they get are sacrificed further in order to complete their already jam-packed schedule of the week.

Amanda Sabir, a junior, explained her inadequate sleep schedule. "I get four to five hours of sleep per night," commented Sabir, who has a full schedule of classes and is a member of dance team. She also attends a religion class at her church before her a period leadership class starts. "I wake up early for a six o'clock morning class, and go to bed late because of homework," she said.

So why are we all so stressed out?

There are so many factors constantly affecting stress. Tsuboi believes the most frequent stressors for high schoolers include "pressure from parents and peers, the high expectations put on high school students, and stress from family or life at home." There is also the pressure we all put on ourselves to succeed, she explained.

Lyang says that as a senior, one of her biggest stressors is college applications. She doesn't feel like she has enough time to complete apps, write essays, and finish all the forms she needs. Lyang suggested that teachers help the seniors by assigning essays as homework assignments, or focusing on what to do to write good essays, which some teacher do.

Tsuboi had some great recommendations to help with stress. She suggests that students reevaluate their schedule. "If you're taking four AP classes, playing a varsity sport, and trying to carry a job all at once, you might need to give something up. If you know a certain class is going to cause you tons of stress, don't take that class. It's better to get good grades and have an evenly balanced schedule than to take tons of challenging classes and be constantly overwhelmed."

Tsuboi also suggests ways parents can help their children with stress. Parents should remember that even though school is important, student health should always come first. If a teen is having a hard time, help them balance their schedule. It might even be a good idea to find someone like a counselor. Make sure kids are eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and are generally pretty happy.

We all experience stress. Some stress we need to drive us to get things accomplished; but when stress builds, we start to feel the effects. It's very important that we all do what we need to to balance our stress levels, and remain healthy.
For confidential assistance with stress or any other issues, Northgate support counselors are available in room 60 and at (925)-938-3921. Outside of Northgate, assistance is available through the Contra Costa Crisis Center at (800)-833-2900 or at www.crisis-center.org.

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Every student experiences stress, stress from homework, tests, activities, and even social events. Although some stress can be a motivator, some teenagers don't notice the buildup until it becomes too much to manage. Just how much stress is too much? Most teens will say stress is constant.

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If you're schedule is reasonably crowded it can benefit you. Having a busy busy schedule can boost your self-esteem and improve your academic achievements.

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ORADELL, NJ--(Marketwire - Sep 20, 2012) - It doesn't take a stack of research to show that our children's schedules are busier than ever. After a busy day in school, the end-of-day bell announces the beginning of sports scrimmages, play rehearsals, and band practice.

Are these busy schedules good for children? Experts say that -- when reasonable -- the extracurricular activities have benefits. They lead to more positive values, higher self-esteem, and better academic achievement. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that high school seniors who planned on attending college had higher participation rates in various activities than those who did not have college plans. ¹ A study by the U.S. Department of Education states that students who participate in extra-curricular activities are three times more likely to have a grade point average of 3.0 or better than students who do not participate in such activities. ²

Further persuasion comes from the Parkinson Research Institute at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. Its director, Thomas Fritsch, Ph.D., reported that youth activities lead to benefits in old age. A study linked adolescent involvement in scheduled activities to mental agility in the senior years. ³

What kinds of activities are filling these students' busy schedules? In a 2010 study, the National Center for Education Statistics found that 43.4 percent of high school sophomores played on athletic teams, 23.1 percent were in music and performing arts activities, 4 percent served on newspaper and yearbook staffs, and 27.8 percent participated in other school activities. ¹

And these are just the school-sponsored activities. Every year, parents sign up their children for private music lessons, language courses, and the ever-popular enrichment activity -- tutoring.

In an effort to boost academic achievement, hundreds of thousands of students schedule after-school time with tutors. According to Edward Gordon, a tutoring consultant for the federal and state governments, parents spend approximately $8 billion a year on tutors. Further, the federal government will spend about $1 billion to pay for tutors due to the "No Child Left Behind" Act. ⁴

Huntington Learning Center, a nationwide industry leader in the franchise tutoring business, has seen a boom in their tutoring services over the years. Typically, their students meet with tutors in Huntington centers conveniently located in neighborhoods. In recent years, Huntington's instructors also go into school for after-school tutoring programs that are paid for by government funding provided through the No Child Left Behind Act.

Why has tutoring become such a valued part in the schedule of America's youth? Seemingly, parents are looking for educational benefits that go beyond the classroom day. For one thing, American schools are testing more than ever. The No Child Left Behind Act requires reading and math tests for students in grades three to eight. Test results lead to public funding. Some test results lead to admission to selective public middle or high schools. As teachers follow a demanding schedule to prepare for the tests, many students rely on tutors to help keep pace or to gain an academic edge.

Additionally, the college quest is boosting the demand for tutoring services. The competition is stiff for college admission, and parents seek tutors to improve classroom grades and SAT/ACT scores.

Huntington Learning Center offers several programs for entrance exam prep with impressive results. In 2010, students who took Huntington Exam Prep Courses had an average score increase of 171 points on the SAT and 3.5 points on the ACT. Many students achieved increases of over 400 points on the SAT and as high as 6 points on the ACT.

The New Jersey Department of Education (Office of Student Achievement and Accountability) outlined several reasons why students can benefit from tutoring: Improving work habits; getting targeted skill instruction and individualized attention; reinforcing lessons taught during class time; reducing non-productive or risky behaviors; building confidence; and improving social behavior. ⁴

Huntington provides these benefits with a consistent teaching methodology that takes place in every center. Each student is scheduled for an entry assessment test. The results become the basis for an individualized lesson plan that builds the student's weakest skills. Periodic tests assess the student's improvement, boosting confidence as skills as mastered.

Tutoring joins the ranks of after-school activities that parents weave into their children's busy schedules. And it doesn't look like these schedules are going to ease up any time soon.

For more information, please contact Huntington Learning Center at 1-800-CAN-LEARN or visit http://huntingtonhelps.com/.

About Huntington
Founded in 1977, Huntington is a pioneer and leader in the tutoring industry. For over 35 years, Huntington has provided quality instruction to hundreds of thousands of students. Huntington prides itself on being "Your Tutoring Solution" for students in all grades and subjects. They tutor in academic skills, such as reading, phonics, math and study skills; and in advanced math and science subjects ranging from algebra through calculus and general science through physics. They also prepare students for state and standardized entrance exams, such as high school entrance exams and the SAT and ACT and provide free school tutoring to eligible schools.

Additional source: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/parenting-tips/nurture-your-childs-interests

¹ http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_ehs.asp

² http://www.kon.org/urc/v5/fujita.html referring to Stephens, L. J., & Schaben, L. A. (2002, March). The effect of interscholastic sports participation on academic achievement of middle level school activities [Electronic version]. National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, 86, 34-42.

³ Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500172_162-540967.html
⁴ http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/189610121793329650/lib/189610121793329650/Benefits_of_Tutoring.pdf

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A Child's Busy Schedule Has Benefits, According to Huntington Learning Center

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ORADELL, NJ--(Marketwire - Sep 20, 2012) - It doesn't take a stack of research to show that our children's schedules are busier than ever. After a busy day in school, the end-of-day bell announces the beginning of sports scrimmages, play rehearsals, and band practice. Are these busy schedules good for...