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It appears that whatever factors are constraining genetic potential among less well-off students in the US do not exert a similar influence in Australia. Shutterstock

September 11, 2017

For Australian students, academic potential still outweighs social circumstances

Brian Byrne, University of New England; Katrina Grasby, University of New England; Richard Olson, University of Colorado Boulder, and William Coventry, University of New England

In the US, differences in school results among poorer children depend more on environment than genes. In Australia, the story is different.

Les gènes ont bien une influence sur les performances scolaires. Mais ils n’expliquent pas tout. Shutterstock

June 27, 2016

Les gènes peuvent influencer jusqu’à 80 % les résultats scolaires

Brian Byrne, University of New England; Katrina Grasby, University of New England, and Richard Olson, University of Colorado Boulder

Certains élèves ont des difficultés scolaires du fait de leur patrimoine génétique. Il est possible de les aider, mais avec de vrais moyens.

Genes do have an influence over school performance. But they are never the full story. from www.shutterstock.com

June 12, 2016

Genes can have up to 80% influence on students’ academic performance

Brian Byrne, University of New England; Katrina Grasby, University of New England, and Richard Olson, University of Colorado Boulder

Some students struggle because of biological constraints on learning. This can be overcome to an encouraging degree, but only with special and adequate resources.

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For Australian students, academic potential still outweighs social circumstances

Les gènes peuvent influencer jusqu’à 80 % les résultats scolaires

Genes can have up to 80% influence on students’ academic performance

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