Practicality Drives Students' Subject Choice In Higher Grade

As students graduate to higher classes, their choice of subjects is mainly driven by practical considerations and not by aptitude and interest, a study has revealed. "Students, who graduate to higher classes give way to practical considerations, such as peer pressure, parental expectations, perception of future earning opportunities and career stability in their selection of subjects," according to a study by Vidyartha. For the survey, data was collected from 5,000 students studying in Class 8 to 12 across South India.

Practicality drives students’ subject choice in higher grade, says study

As students graduate to higher classes, their choice of subjects is mainly driven by practical considerations and not by aptitude and interest, a study has revealed. “Students, who graduate to higher classes give way to practical considerations, such as peer pressure, parental expectations, perception of future earning opportunities and career stability in their selection of subjects,”

Vidyartha eyes B2C market

Data-driven learning guidance platform Vidyartha, which was acquired by education tech-startup Byju’s early this year, has onboarded 150 schools in just three weeks and targets to onboard 2,000 schools by the end of this new academic year.

Founded in 2011 by Priya Mohan and Navin Balan, Vidyartha is focused on providing customised learning guidance as an experience to students from Class 8 to 12.

Hate Math? Ed-tech startup Vidyartha tells you if it's worth focussing on

It is a challenge every student and parent faces. Do you spend time and focus on your weakest link or do you concentrate on your strengths? A student who abhors math ends up spending an average of 2-3 hours every day slogging at a subject without understanding if that subject is relevant for his future.