Why Students Fail To Succeed In School

The first thing parents and teachers should understand is, as learners, some children seem to have a keen ability to adapt to every situation; others are thrown by the smallest change in routine. Some children work independently, while others depend heavily for assistance to complete the smallest task.

While nurturing a child the focus should be to make them an independent learner, because the goal of life is to succeed.

Knowing why students fail to succeed in school will help you to know when to step in and help.

Educators advise Guardians should only step in when their child is confused and unable to complete the assignment.

Students should always feel welcome to ask for help, but as they get older, they should become more self-driven and self-oriented and be less dependent on your help.

If a solid foundation is laid in elementary school, the average student, will slowly take on more independence and by the end of middle school should be able to prepare for tests, complete assignments and study for tests with little prodding.

Two very different worlds. Unsuccessful students lack self-confidence, rely more on others for every task on the contrary successful students don’t rely on parents or teachers to tell them when assignments are due or when test dates are approaching.

So, Why students fail to succeed in school:

An inability to complete tasks.

Students must be encouraged to be a task finisher, every task and not to quit until it is done.

Fear of failure

Students should overcome, the very thought of not being able to succeed, as it is enough to stop them from attempting at all.

Lack of self-confidence

A lack of self-esteem or confidence can prevent a student from building on his or her strengths.

Reliance on others.

Students should be encourage to develop academic independence and accountability from the moment they enter school.

Lack of desire / Interest

Some students are underachievers; although capable of completing their school work, they lack the initiative or motivation to succeed. These are students that can do the work, are highly intelligent, but have decided that there are other things that are more important.

Poor time management skills

Encourage good homework and study habits from an early age. Provide graphic organizers, calendars and other tools and encourage their use.

Procrastination

Students who routinely wait until the last minute to complete assignments will submit substandard efforts and achieve poor performance on exams. They should be encouraged and guided to overcome procrastination.

Hope, these insights will help many of you for success.