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By Mr Kwok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post is a follow-up from the last, Why do students perform poorly in their studies: Getting to the heart of the matter<\/a>. It acts as a positive counterfoil to the negative factors mentioned in that post. In contrast to a student who performs poorly due to a lack of heart, a student who performs well is simply the antithesis – someone putting heart into his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many times, we as educators feel exasperated when our students perform poorly despite our best intentions and efforts. Other times, we celebrate when other students perform spectacularly well, possibly exceeding our expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 Different Groups of Good Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the latter group, how often do we see advertisements announcing their achievement of getting an A <\/strong>grade after initially failing in the subject? Perhaps too often. We are certainly not belittling their achievements. They had put in their share of sweat and blood and hence deserve their accolades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The point we are trying to make here is not to overlook a quiet group of students continually working hard in the background. In a society of quick gratification, their existence can easily be washed over. Their academic results are hardly sensational and do not pack the punch of a 6-grade improvement. They are nevertheless motivated and persevere quietly in the face of small improvements and occasional setbacks. The trend of their results is not a consistent bull run but consists of a series of small spikes and dips. Still, they trudge on as they recognise their own weaknesses while celebrating every success they achieve, no matter how small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perspective of the Educator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As educators, we have a duty to spot these students who are like unpolished gems. Recognise the goodness in them and nurture them to become the best they can be. That does not necessarily mean getting a top grade but at the very least, see to it that they continually improve in their small steps and encourage them when they encounter setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here in iMatter, we believe in the pedagogy of continuous guided practice, assessed performance and retention enhancement<\/strong> in helping each student. These are the pillars of education and benefit any student with the heart to study. Therefore, we teach with a rigorous adherence to these principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Model Student<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Shun Ci came into our centre for English and Math tuition right at the beginning of Secondary 1. She is ending her stay with us soon as she is completing her Secondary 4. Suffice to say, we appreciate her trust and confidence in our teaching methods and teachers all these years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As explained earlier for this group of students, her results are not spectacular leaps of improvement. Rather, they reflect both setbacks and small increments. We recognise this fact and importantly, can see the gradual improvement in her competency over her time with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of a Quietly Good Student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n