In this paper, classification techniques are used for prediction on the dataset of 152 students, to predict and
analyze student’s performance as well slow learners among them. In this study, a model was developed based
on some selected student related input variables collected from real world (high schools). Among all data
mining classifiers Multi Layer Perception performs best with 75% accuracy and therefore MLP proves to be
potentially effective and efficient classifier algorithm. Also comparison of all 5 classifiers with the help of
WEKA experimenter is also done, in this case also MLP proves to be best with F-measure of 82%. Therefore,
performance of MLP is relatively higher than other classifiers. A model performance chart is also plotted. This
research help the institutions to identify students who are slow learners which further provide base for deciding
special aid to them. EDM is in its infancy and it has lot of potential for education.EDM opens promising and
exciting avenues for future research. In future, Integration of data mining techniques with DBMS and Elearning
techniques is merged together on different datasets to find accuracy and predictions of desired results.
Also, EDM tools are easy to understand and interfaced with various techniques. Educators with no expertise in
data mining can also apply their hands in these fields. Also some new factors can be applied to improve the
student’s performance, learning and retention capabilities among them. Hence the future of EDM is promising
for further research and can be applied in other areas like medicine, sports, and share market due to the
availability of huge databases.