Laishram Nirtish Singh, Laishram Arjun Singh and Jocyline Thokchom
Manipur University, Manipur
Pages: , 58-66
This study explores the influence of blood group and birth order on mathematics
achievement and problem-solving ability, contributing to the growing body of research
on the intersection of biological and familial factors with academic performance. Given
the increasing interest in personalised education, understanding these relationships
can inform targeted interventions and enhance educational outcomes. A descriptive
survey method was employed, utilising mathematics achievement and problem-solving
ability tests as the primary tools. The study sampled students from diverse educational
institutions, categorised by their blood group and birth order. The study population
comprises students from classes 9 and 10 in 22 schools in Manipur, India, in the
academic year 2023. A stratified random sampling technique is used to select a sample
of 1,200 students. In the study, the blood group means the students’ four primary blood
groups, A, AB, B and O. Birth order determines whether the student is a firstborn,
middle-born, last-born, or single child. The results revealed that students with blood
group B outperformed those with blood groups A, AB, and O in both mathematics
achievement and problem-solving ability tests. However, no significant differences were
observed among other pairs of blood groups. Additionally, firstborn students scored
significantly higher than middle-born students, while no significant differences were
observed among other birth order pairs. These findings suggest a complex interplay
between biological traits and family dynamics in shaping cognitive and academic
outcomes.