Transitioning to secondary education means that students must now cope with an unprecedented amount of academic material to cover. As Class 9 & 10 students, it marks the starting point of preparing for high-stakes competitions. On top of studying school board curricula, there has been an increase in students preparing for future entrance examinations, such as JEE and NEET, with the help of comprehensive foundation courses.
Therefore, the way in which academic content for foundations classes 9 & 10 is taught needs a serious change. Sparsh Academy has created a unique approach that solves the problem by introducing highly optimized, scientifically proven pre-class preparation techniques.
In most cases, classroom burnout doesn't occur simply because of a lack of effort or ambition. There are psychological studies that suggest otherwise, stating that it stems from the cognitive overload theory. In other words, people are not able to process new and complicated information simultaneously. This means that when a student's working memory is overloaded by the following tasks, they start feeling overwhelmed:
Blank Mind ➔ Hard Lecture ➔ Working Memory Maxed Out ➔ Instant Overload
Due to this stressful routine, students grow tired. Furthermore, since the pace of the class is adjusted to the pace of the whole group, individual differences in comprehension are ignored. This leads to hard science being perceived as tedious work rather than an exciting intellectual experience. In order to protect themselves, students rely on passive cramming sessions, which only make them unfit for the multidimensional questions presented in national entrance exams.
In order to prevent cognitive overload in the classroom, Sparsh Academy makes sure that a student enters each course with clear expectations. Each individual possesses a unique baseline in terms of logical thinking and the ability to read fast. Therefore, the assumption that all children could learn with equal ease is incorrect and outdated. This means that our foundations course starts with conducting a comprehensive diagnostic test on each student.
Unlike a regular test, this examination aims to map a student's weaknesses and strengths. It is designed to assess their ability in mathematics, logical thinking, and reading skills.
After identifying students' individual baselines, the main feature of our approach involves pre-reads. They are short, highly intuitive lessons sent to student dashboards before the lecture is conducted. These pre-reads are expected to take about fifteen to twenty minutes to go through and are extremely effective in helping students avoid exhaustion in class.
Diagnostic Baseline Evaluation ➔ 15-Minute Targeted Pre-Read ➔ Engagement in the Class
After entering Sparsh Academy, students' brains are ready to listen to the lecture. Since all necessary terms have been analyzed in advance, students' working memory can fully concentrate on more difficult tasks related to logical derivations, exceptions to rules, and solving problems. This strategy reduces their anxiety levels significantly and helps them avoid getting exhausted during lectures.
Thanks to introducing pre-reading of lessons, the dynamics of the class changed completely. There are many ways in which students become better prepared thanks to the optimized learning approach. For instance:
Students who came to class familiar with the topic start asking questions, discussing solutions, and presenting alternative methods of addressing the same task.
The teacher no longer needs to waste time explaining basic vocabulary. All energy is invested in problem-solving, analyzing mistakes, and multiple applications.
Exposure to one and the same concept from three different perspectives creates better neural connections and helps a student remember the material.
Being prepared to succeed in competitive exams like JEE and NEET requires having the right educational ecosystem in place. The approach used by traditional schools fails to prevent burnout and memorization of information, leaving students struggling throughout their whole lives.
However, Sparsh Academy uses diagnostic tests and pre-reads to optimize the learning process and ensure positive results on both school board examinations and national entrance tests. Our approach combines the legacy of the Sparsh Group with a personalized philosophy that focuses on mentoring.
No. Our pre-reads are designed to be highly intuitive and short, taking only 15-20 minutes to complete. However, this small investment is worth it, as it saves a lot of time that your child would usually spend on independent revision.
The test we conduct for students is not a usual pass/fail test. Instead, its purpose is to identify hidden gaps in students' knowledge from previous years that create friction. Once identified, we can help your kid overcome these barriers using targeted mentoring.
We have a comprehensive student digital ecosystem with all recorded explanations of lessons and pre-reads available on our student dashboard around the clock. Moreover, you may always contact a dedicated mentor and receive help outside the class.
Absolutely. We carefully plan out the layout of our curricula in a manner that reflects school board timelines. With our assistance, your child will not only score well in school but also develop important analytical skills for competitive exams.
Most students are nervous due to the fast pace of lectures. Thanks to using diagnostics and pre-reads, we can help your kids feel confident going into the classroom, preventing unnecessary panic attacks in class.
