Can Noncognitive Factors Improve Student Learning and Student Achievement?

Learning Goals:

1. Know that noncognitive factors contribute to student achievement.2. Develop and strengthen noncognitive behaviors to improve student achievement.3. Each day, use one of the five noncognitive

factors with your teaching.

Five Noncognitive Factors

1. Academic Behaviors2. Academic Perseverance3. Academic Mindset4. Learning Strategies5. Social Skills

Academic Behaviors

1. Going to Class (Attendance)2. Participating & Paying Attention (Engaged Learning)3. Organizing Materials & Managing Time (1 to 2 hours

of homework/studying daily)4. Doing Homework5. Studying 6. Tutoring from Teacher or NHS Student or Outside Tutor

Academic Perseverance

1. Grit and Tenacity2. Delayed Gratification3. Self-Discipline4. Self-Control

Academic Mindset

1. I belong in this academic community.2. My ability and confidence grow with my

effort.3. I can succeed at this time.4. This work has value for me.

Social Skills

1. Interpersonal Skills2. Empathy, Cooperation3. Assertion4. Responsibility

Learning Strategies

1. Study Skills2. Meta-Cognitive Strategies3. Self-Regulated Learning4. Goal Setting5. Time Management

Five Noncognitive Factors

1. Academic Behaviors2. Academic Perseverance3. Academic Mindsets4. Learning Strategies5. Social Skills