A class teacher looks at the records of four students in the table below. By the guidance for identifying students in distress, whose record should she take most seriously?
| Student | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ira | Attendance 93%, marks 48%, cheerful | Attendance 92%, marks 50%, cheerful |
| Jai | Attendance 94%, marks 80%, cheerful | Attendance 61%, marks 52%, withdrawn |
| Kiran | Attendance 95%, marks 84%, quiet, keeps to himself | Attendance 95%, marks 85%, quiet, keeps to himself |
| Lata | Attendance 70%, marks 82%, cheerful | Attendance 72%, marks 81%, cheerful |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Jai
Option (1) Ira — Incorrect. Ira's marks are low, but they are steady across both terms. Low marks alone are not a change, so her record does not show the warning sign.
Option (2) Jai — Correct. Jai's attendance and marks fall sharply, and he turns from cheerful to withdrawn. This is an unexpected, striking change in performance, attendance and behaviour, which should be taken seriously.
Option (3) Kiran — Incorrect. Kiran is quiet in both terms and his work stays good. Being quiet is his usual way.
Option (4) Lata — Incorrect. Lata's attendance is lowish, but it stays about the same and even rises a little. A steady pattern is not the striking change the guidance asks teachers to watch for.
Note: The warning sign is a sudden change, not a low but steady level.
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