75 fourth grade children (29 boys, 46 girls) were asked to draw themselves in separate reading and math contexts. Heights of drawing of self were significantly different for high and low achievers. Context and size of self-portrait in children's drawings are discussed as potential predictors of pupils’ academic achievement.
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