Keywords
success
curiosity
creativity
capability
learning and teaching
How to Cite
Abstract
The present study aims to analyse possible reasons of failure among primary school children. The author presents a comparative study of two types of schools. She presents a school which does not motivate its students to learn as well as the one that promotes curiosity and desire to learn among its learners.
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