Analysing the above definitions, we can conclude that academic achievement refers to the ability
attained in academic work or acquired knowledge in school subjects which is measured by the
grades, or marks secured by the students in the examination. Academic achievement is a measure of
what has been learnt in the academic year. Academic achievement is determined by a student-
teacher on a particular specified area of instruction. In line of the above discussion academic
achievement of the student in the present study, is determined by considering the total percentage
obtained in Eighth class examination.