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STUDY OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN RELATION TO PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ashwani Kumar

Volume: 4 Issue: 3 2014

Abstract:

The present is study is done to explore the relation between problem solving ability and achievement in academic. Generally it is seen that some students perform very well in academic where as others may not. This study will be helpful to teachers and parents to plan remedial measures to enhance problem solving ability and achievements thereafter. In this study a sample of 200 students from classes VI to X was taken from government schools in urban area. A problem solving ability test was administered and academic achievements of only those students were recorded form school records. It was found that those students having better problem solving ability were the better performers.

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