Amenable Factors responsible for Poor School Performance of Students: A Review
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Poor school performance is a common problem faced by schools, parents and physicians. Poor school performance (PSP) can be defined as a school achievement below the expected for a given age, cognitive skills, and schooling. It not only results in the child having a low self esteem, but also causes significant stress to the parents. It is usually a reflection of a larger underlying problem in children; hence poor school performance should be analyzed scientifically. This article reviews the causes for students to have poor school performance.
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