Most of the students blame themselves for their poor marks in school inspite of their routine hard work and additional coaching classes. The reason is that they do not focus on certain skill sets required for academic perfomance. They just believe that just by understanding they can face the examination. But, when they sit in the examination hall, they are unable to recollect what they have studied and they finally score low marks.
Skill Sets
- Everyone can understand any concept.
- The problem is the retention of the concepts in our memory.
- Presentation of answer is also very important in fetching marks.
- How quickly the answer is given is very important.
- Most of the students are lagging in the following skill sets.
- They need to undergo some special training under the supervision of their parents or a mentor.
| S.No. | Skill Set | How to improve? |
| 1 | Listening | Take down notes whil listening to lectures. |
| 2 | Note taking | Prepare LISN notes in Cornell Notes template. |
| 3 | Writing | Assignment improves presentation of descriptive answers. |
| 4 | Spelling | Write impositions |
| 5 | Drawing | Practice infographics |
| 6 | Problem solving | Practice worksheets, Create model problem mapping |
| 7 | Reasoning | Attempt MCQ |
| 8 | Understanding | Prepare Concept map while studying the text book. |
| 9 | Memory Retention | Practice sketch note, concept map, develop mnemonics and teach others. |
| 10 | Speedy writing | Practice speed tests. Try to get 1 mark for every 1.5 minutes. |
| 11. | Time management | Maintain Learning Journal |
Knowledge is derived from books.
Wisdom is acquired from experience.
Skill is developed by practice.