SECRETS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: STUDY ROUTINES OF HIGH-ACHIEVING PAKISTANI SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aims to investigate their specific study habits, ambitions, routines, discipline, and strategies for staying at the top of their game. The target population for this study is students aged 13 to 16 in public and private secondary schools in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Data on 185 high achievers have been collected based on their school records and examination scores. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, focusing on study schedules, revision practices, learning techniques, self-study, and self-directed study habits. Descriptive statistical techniques were used to analyze the data and present the results. Findings show that high achievers are more specific in their study tasks, have structured schedules, set clear goals, make rapid revisions, practice active learning strategies, and maintain balanced leisure activities. It was recommended that learner may remain flexible and apply different cognitive and psychological techniques to make your learning more fruitful.