Abstract

This research also shows the effects of factors such as the degree of education, sex, etc., on the academic performance as well as the types of absence that have the most negative impact on such academic performance. The final goal is to provide a statistical tool for relevant authorities and teachers to both identify the schoolchild that is need of support (and give it out) so that the schoolchild can recover its academic performance in case the absence of his/her parents become permanent; and, make more accurately estimations of the economic resources required for this issues.