Academic institutions increasingly rely on measurable performance metrics like publication counts and student feedback scores, which can incentivize behaviors prioritizing quantifiable output over true academic value and intellectual curiosity.
A study in the World Journal of Pediatrics found that early and prolonged exposure to screens is associated with lower academic performance, particularly in reading, by ages 9-10. The research followed nearly 500 children in Singapore, noting that the period between 1 and 2 years old appears to be a particularly sensitive window.
Teenage years present challenges and parents can distinguish between healthy coping and avoidance by observing behavioural changes in teens. Signs like altered sleep, declining academic performance, substance use or intense anger may indicate underlying issues. Early recognition and open communication are crucial for providing support and seeking professional help when needed.
UP Board Class X and XII results show students from smaller districts like Farrukhabad, Pratapgarh, Barabanki and Bareilly dominating top ranks, with no major city except Kanpur in top 10. Under the state government's 'copy-free examination' initiative, digital attendance, geo-fencing for practicals, jammers at sensitive centres and tamper-proof marksheets were implemented. UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh credited technological and administrative reforms for the transparent conduct and called it a transformation where excellence is no longer confined to major urban centres.
Test anxiety can hurt your child's academic performance and, if left unchecked, their future success and well-being, says clinical psychologist Tram Huynh.
