> Education research – and the experiences of heads up and down the country – tell us that attendance directly correlates to performance in exams. We’re assumi

> Education research – and the experiences of heads up and down the country – tell us that attendance directly correlates to performance in exams. We’re assuming test scores are a valid metric for success later in life. Test scores also correlate with parent’s educational background, the community students live in, and their families income [1]. These factors are not affected by the student’s attendance, but attendance can be affected by these factors. [1] https://theconversation.com/students-test-scores-tell-us-more-about-the-community-they-live-in-than-what-they-know-77934 https://theconversation.com/students-test-scores-tell-us-mor...