Data gathered from studies show that while there is a clear link between IQ and
academic success, the correlation between high
achievement and the character traits of conscientiousness and self - discipline is even more pronounced.
For example, the student questionnaire on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, will
gather information on students» social - emotional skills in 2017.51 Researchers intend to use these
data to analyze the relationship between SEL and
academic achievement on the NAEP exam.52 Districts and schools may find this information particularly useful to inform local interventions and improve student performance and behavior.