Resilient students see failure as stepping stone: NIE study

Other traits include making plans to reach goals, managing emotions

Nurulmusfirah Abdul Razak, 16, scored four As in her N levels last year, from consistently failing her subjects before.
Nurulmusfirah Abdul Razak, 16, scored four As in her N levels last year, from consistently failing her subjects before.
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Students who are initially weak in their studies but manage to improve have a few common traits: they are clear-headed enough to make plans, manage their emotions and see failure as a challenge.

They are also reported as having better relationships with teachers, who provide consistent academic and socio-emotional support.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 23, 2018, with the headline Resilient students see failure as stepping stone: NIE study. Subscribe