- Whenever a marked disparity is noted between the overall achievement of a pupil in the school subjects and his scores in the tests of general ability the test administration should be repeated. If the disparity persists, under-achievement should be taken to Indicate most probably lack of interest in and application to class work on the part of the pupil. In case of over-achievement, the pupil has perhaps been over compensating for his inferior ability by hard work at home and, therefore at the expense of his all round social and physical development. Both types of pupil need special help and may, where possible, be referred to counsellor for this purpose.
