Teacher perceptions tend to influence student achievement. Demographic factors like socioeconomic status, family situation, and language spoken at home often unfairly impact teacher perceptions of students' potential. While these inputs do affect development, strong leadership and teaching can help overcome such challenges and ensure high expectations for all students.

1. Fatores que influenciam o desempenho dos alunos
Teacher Perceptions Relative Impact of Demographics on Achievement
What Influences Student
Achievement?
Fonte: Reeves, D. (2008). Leadership and Learning. Australia: Australian
Council for Education Leaders
(p.12)