Which is an internal factor affecting educational achievement?

• A. Streaming/setting
• B. Home environment
• C. Language
• D. Cultural deprivation.

Answer: (A)

Streaming or setting is internal because it’s a school-based practice that the institution controls. By grouping students by perceived ability, the school determines the pace, materials, and level of teacher attention each pupil receives, which directly shapes how much and how well they learn within the schooling system.

In contrast, home environment, language, and cultural deprivation are external factors. They originate outside the school and influence a student’s starting point and ongoing opportunities—for example, parental support at home, the language spoken, and broader social or economic conditions—before and outside of classroom learning.