Student Success Influencers
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This dataset offers an overview of various aspects influencing student performance in examinations. It includes details on study routines, class attendance, parental involvement levels, and other elements contributing to academic achievement. The dataset aims to provide insights into these factors.
Columns
- Hours_Studied: The number of hours a student spends studying each week. (Range: 1.00 - 44.00, Mean: 20)
- Attendance: The percentage of classes a student has attended. (Range: 60.00 - 100.00, Mean: 80)
- Parental_Involvement: Categorises the level of parental engagement in the student's education (Low, Medium, High). (Most common: Medium, 51%)
- Access_to_Resources: Indicates the availability of educational resources to the student (Low, Medium, High). (Most common: Medium, 50%)
- Extracurricular_Activities: Specifies if the student participates in extracurricular activities (Yes, No). (True: 60%, False: 40%)
- Sleep_Hours: The average number of hours of sleep a student gets per night. (Range: 4.00 - 10.00, Mean: 7.03)
- Previous_Scores: The scores obtained from previous examinations. (Range: 50.00 - 100.00, Mean: 75.1)
- Motivation_Level: Describes the student's level of motivation (Low, Medium, High). (Most common: Medium, 51%)
- Internet_Access: Indicates whether the student has internet access (Yes, No). (True: 92%, False: 8%)
- Tutoring_Sessions: The number of tutoring sessions a student attends monthly. (Range: 0.00 - 8.00, Mean: 1.49)
- Family_Income: The income level of the student's family (Low, Medium, High). (Most common: Low, 40% and Medium, 40%)
- Teacher_Quality: Assesses the quality of the teachers (Low, Medium, High). (Most common: Medium, 59%)
- School_Type: Identifies the type of school the student attends (Public, Private). (Most common: Public, 70%)
- Peer_Influence: Describes the influence of peers on academic performance (Positive, Neutral, Negative). (Most common: Positive, 40%)
- Physical_Activity: The average number of hours of physical activity a student engages in per week. (Range: 0.00 - 6.00, Mean: 2.97)
- Learning_Disabilities: Indicates the presence of learning disabilities (Yes, No). (True: 11%, False: 89%)
- Parental_Education_Level: The highest education level achieved by the parents (High School, College, Postgraduate). (Most common: High School, 49%)
- Distance_from_Home: The distance from the student's home to school (Near, Moderate, Far). (Most common: Near, 59%)
- Gender: The gender of the student (Male, Female). (Most common: Male, 58%)
- Exam_Score: The final score obtained in the exam. (Range: 55.00 - 101.00, Mean: 67.2)
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and is approximately 641.95 kB in size. It contains 20 columns and generally comprises 6607 records. A small percentage of records have missing values for
Teacher_Quality
(1%), Parental_Education_Level
(1%), and Distance_from_Home
(1%). The dataset's update frequency is noted as 'Never'.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Data Analytics: Uncovering patterns and correlations between various factors and student academic performance.
- Data Visualisation: Creating visual representations to better understand influencing factors and their impact.
- Model Explainability: Developing and evaluating machine learning models to predict student outcomes and explain the drivers behind those predictions.
- Educational Research: Studying the effectiveness of different educational strategies and interventions.
- Policy Making: Informing decisions related to educational policy and resource allocation.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic and time range scopes are not explicitly defined in the provided information. Demographically, it includes information on student gender, family income levels, parental education backgrounds, and school types (public or private). It also notes the presence or absence of learning disabilities among students.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Educators and School Administrators: To identify at-risk students, tailor teaching methods, and allocate resources more effectively.
- Educational Researchers: To analyse the impact of various socio-economic and academic factors on student success.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For predictive modelling, statistical analysis, and creating insightful dashboards related to student performance.
- Policy Makers: To develop evidence-based educational policies aimed at improving student outcomes.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Student Academic Factors
- Education Performance Drivers
- Student Success Influencers
- Academic Outcome Factors
Attributes
Original Data Source: Student Success Influencers