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🧠 Mind Map Structure (to use in Lucidchart)
🎯 Main Concept (Center Node):

"Factors Influencing Academic Achievement"
🌿 Branch 1: School Context

    Physical Environment (clean, safe, well-equipped)

    School Climate (respect, belonging, positive discipline)

    Teacher-Student Relationships (trust, care, high expectations)

    Peer Influence (collaboration, motivation, social norms)

💬 Branch 2: Student Attitudes

    Motivation to Learn

    Value of Education

    Beliefs About Intelligence (fixed vs. growth mindset)

    School Engagement (interest, effort, persistence)

⚙️ Branch 3: Behavior Patterns

    Attendance and Punctuality

    Participation in Class

    Homework Completion

    Discipline Issues (e.g., disruption, defiance)

📚 Branch 4: Academic Outcomes

    Grades & Test Scores

    Learning Progress Over Time

    Graduation Rates

    Postsecondary Aspirations

🎨 Tips for Lucidchart Design

    Use icons (e.g., books, clock, heart, bar graph) to represent ideas visually.

    Apply color coding for each branch:

        Blue for School Context

        Green for Student Attitudes

        Orange for Behavior Patterns

        Purple for Academic Outcomes

    Add landmarks such as flags or stars for critical insights.
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2.2 Activity. Context and characteristics of the students
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There is a big impact on how the students learn based on their context and characteristics, context includes learning environment, classroom context, school context and community context.

Learning objective: 

To illustrate the context and characteristics of the students through the use of a mind map with the interest of using relevant keywords.

Instructions: 

1. Read and take notes from the following article:

    “School context, Student attitudes and behavior and academic achievement“

2. Research additional information from reliable sources to strengthen your understanding from the topic.

3. After reading, organize your notes. Focus on the context and characteristics of the students, and note any other relevant information.

4. Once you have all the information needed, go to Lucidchart and sign up for a free account if you don’t have one already.

5. Start creating your mind map by following these steps:

    Begin with the main concept in the center of the map.
    Add branches that represent major subtopics such as school environment, student attitudes, behavior patterns, and academic outcomes.
    Under each branch, add supporting details or examples you found in the text.
    Use images, icons, and colors to visually organize your ideas and make the map more engaging and easier to understand.

6. Write a final reflection as a conclusion (150-200 words). Discuss how the school context, student attitudes, and behaviors influence academic achievement. Reflect on the importance of understanding these factors to create a supportive learning environment. Consider how a positive school context can shape students' attitudes and behaviors, and how these, in turn, impact their academic success. Emphasize the interconnectedness of these elements and their role in improving learning outcomes.

7. Submit your final work by uploading your mind map and reflection to the task mailbox.

Product to be delivered

A mind map about characteristics of the students.

Evaluation criteria

Criteria
	

Score

    Makes a mind map including context and characteristics of students.

	

50%

    Includes the characteristics of a mind map: Paths, edges, districks, landmarks, nodes.

	30%

    Uses an informatic tool.

	10%

    Delivered on time.

	10%

Total
	

100%

Resources: 

Akey, T. (2006). School Context, Student Attitudes and Behavior, and Academic Achievement: An Exploratory Analysis . USA: MDRC. Retrieved from: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED489760.pdf
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Reflection (150–200 words)

    Reflection:
    This activity deepened my understanding of how school context, student attitudes, and behaviors collectively influence academic achievement. A supportive school environment fosters a sense of safety and belonging, which empowers students to participate actively and build positive relationships. I realized that when students feel valued and supported by both peers and teachers, their motivation to learn increases.

    Additionally, student attitudes—such as belief in their own abilities and valuing education—play a significant role in shaping academic behavior. These attitudes influence how often students attend school, complete homework, and engage in class activities. Positive behavior patterns, in turn, directly impact learning outcomes.

    Creating the mind map helped me visualize the interconnected nature of these elements. A well-structured, inclusive school context nurtures productive attitudes and behaviors, leading to better academic results. Understanding these dynamics is essential for educators to design learning environments that are not only academically rigorous but also emotionally supportive. This exercise reminded me that improving education goes beyond curriculum—it starts with understanding students’ realities.