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Effectiveness of Slow Learner Classes in Improving Students’ Academic Performance-A Case Study
Sherilyn Kevin
Pages: 1-7 | First Published: 05 Apr 2022
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is analyzing the improvement in academic performance of students by conducting slow learner classes. A case study of Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai in Tamilnadu is considered for analysis. In the university the slow learner classes conducted twice in a semester, one time after the completion of mid-1, for one month and other time after the completion of mid-2, for one month. The classes conducted daily from evening 4’o clock to 6’o clock except Sundays and public holidays. The students register for slow learner classes collected for three academic years continuously (2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021) from IT department. The data set consists of 72 instances and 7 attributes. The data was analyzed based on the year and semester that students are studying. The slow learner data corresponding to three academic years was analyzed based on subject. In this the percentage of students improved after mid-2 and after mid-2 due to slow learner classes conducted after mid-1 and after mid-2.Effective conduction of slow learner classes in educational institutions results in improving learning capabilities and result in good academic performance.
Key Words: Slow Learner Classes, Academic Performance, Mid Exams, Academic Year, Subject.

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