Parental Involvement and Students' Math Performance
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Xueshen, Wei Yun
Primary Institution: Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology & Music, SEGi University, Kota Damansara, Malaysia
Hypothesis
What is the influence of parental involvement on students’ math performance?
Conclusion
Parental involvement has a significantly positive influence on the math performance of students.
Supporting Evidence
- Parental involvement positively influences students' math performance.
- Different types of parental involvement have varying effects on math achievement.
- Parental expectations and support are particularly beneficial for students' math performance.
Takeaway
When parents help their kids with math, it can make them do better in school. It's like having a cheerleader who helps you learn!
Methodology
This study conducted a meta-analysis of 25 empirical studies published between 2015 and 2024, analyzing 42 independent effect sizes.
Potential Biases
Some moderating variables had significant sample size differences, which may affect the results.
Limitations
The study only included English literature and lacked unified standards for classifying parental involvement.
Participant Demographics
The studies included participants from various educational levels, primarily focusing on primary and secondary school students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
[0.079, 0.152]
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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