What influences Class VIII marks?

Impact of “Father occupation”

Total % 180,774

+10.6%
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“Father occupation” can improve Total % by +10.6%. “Professional” is best — students score 45.1%. “Unemployed” is worst — students score 34.5%.

But, Farmer is most common.

Maths % 92,681

+8.7%
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“Father occupation” can improve Maths % by +8.7%. “Teacher/Lecturer” is best — students score 38.7%. “Unemployed” is worst — students score 30.0%.

But, Farmer is most common.

Reading % 93,271

+17.4%
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“Father occupation” can improve Reading % by +17.4%. “Professional” is best — students score 57.5%. “Unemployed” is worst — students score 40.1%.

But, Farmer is most common.

Science % 90,992

+10.3%
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“Father occupation” can improve Science % by +10.3%. “Professional” is best — students score 43.9%. “Unemployed” is worst — students score 33.6%.

But, Farmer is most common.

Social % 89,571

+8.5%
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“Father occupation” can improve Social % by +8.5%. “Professional” is best — students score 43.7%. “Unemployed” is worst — students score 35.2%.

But, Farmer is most common.