1. Improving students performance in examinations
Dr.P.Baskaralingam
Dept. of Chemistry
Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu

2. STUDENTS EXAMINATIONS State Universities and Private colleges
Internal Assessment
Weightage : 20 marks or 50 marks
End Semester
Weightage : 80 marks or 50 marks

3. Importance of Examinations
Increasing confidence level in the subsequent semester
Necessary for placement in core companies
Higher studies

4. Factors affecting students performance
Lack of interest – forced to choose a particular Branch
Lack of confidence – language problem
Lack of software skill – unable to learn modern
teaching tools
Environment – addicted to smoking, drinking, etc,.
Family issue – quarrel between parents
Home sick – hostel studetns
Misc. – family function, health, power failure, etc,.

5. Overcoming the problems
Counseling the students to know the importance of a degree for future study and job
Monitoring the students performance through class committee meeting after assessment
To improve the software skills, training can be given for needy students
Conducting remedial classes for slow learners
Interaction with senior students

6. Summary and conclusion
Transition of school education to college education requires more attention
By proper guidance, motivation and counseling, the performance of students can be improved
Initial struggle is temporary and once students learn the art learning and know the importance of examination, they do better in subsequent semesters

7. THANK YOU