Psychology
Self-Fulfilling Prophecies in Educational Tracking Systems
Quick fact
In the classic 'Pygmalion in the Classroom' study, teachers were told some students were 'late bloomers' – but the names were randomly chosen. Those students actually performed better because teachers unconsciously gave them more attention and support.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever been told you were 'not good at math' and then you did poorly? Sometimes the label itself creates the outcome.