Most of us have struggled with certain academic subjects at some point in our lives. You might have found you have a penchant for English but can't add up to save your life. In school, there's often a lot of pressure for students to all fit standardized molds, but a recent study has revealed that kids' academic strengths may be influenced by their personality. The study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology examined exactly how a child's studies are influenced by their characteristics.

So, how exactly does a person's personality effect their ability to learn math? According to the University of Texas News, the research unearthed some surprising information. Students that were more inclined to be curious and confident were better at math and reading than others who had conscientious qualities like perseverance. The project collected data from over 1,000 twins aged 8 to 14. Inspired by the previously discussed links between behavior and education, the Texas Twin Project wanted to further expand on the subject.

As the study chose to look at twins, they were able to examine in detail how genetics and environmental factors might come into play in shaping a child's personality. They discovered that primarily their proficiency in reading and math was more likely to be down to genes rather than outside elements.

Elliot Tucker-Drob, a faculty research associate at UT explained that genetic factors that predispose kids to do well in school are the same factors that are likely to make them more open to challenges, creative, intellectually curious and more confident in themselves. The more confident they are, the more likely they are to achieve success. Considering that some children learn better in different ways, it's not difficult to see how this information could become a valuable tool in helping young students achieve their full potential in the classroom.

The research could also bring standardized tests into question. After all, how can everyone be expected to reach the same goals if they are genetically predispositioned to falter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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