Underachievement in Schools

<p>There is greater pressure for schools to meet certain levels of pupil achievement now more than ever before. Teachers and policy-makers are looking for ways to ensure pupils are not underachieving and to do this must have some understanding of the causes of underachievement.</p><p>This timely book examines different levels of achievement of pupil groups and the reasons behind them. The authors highlight ways in which schools and policy-makers might improve achievement through changes in policy and practice. Some of the topics considered are:</p><p>* What is underachievement?<br>* Social background and achievement <br>* School structures and achievement<br>* Schools raising attainment </p><p><em>Underachievement in Schools</em> will be a valuable resource for anyone involved with school policy as well as teachers and those training to teach.</p>