Less Than Half of Gen Z K-12 Students Say Their Coursework Challenges Them or Gives Them the Opportunity to Do What They Do Best
Bar chart illustrating responses from Gen Z K-12 students about their school experiences. The chart details students' agreement with statements about daily activities, challenges, and encouragement at school. Notably, only 46% agree that they get to do what they do best every day, and 49% feel their schoolwork challenges them in a good way. Higher percentages appear in feedback and motivation-related statements, with 75% feeling excited about the future by a teacher, and 70% feeling motivated to get good grades. The data suggests a gap between student engagement and the educational approaches that resonate most with them.