Author(s): Sumandeep Kaur and Vandana Kanwar

Abstract:
The present study aimed at comparative study of academic skills of academically backward children studying in government schools of Ludhiana district. Sample of the study consisted of 120 students of government schools studying in 3^rd, 4^th and 5th class in Ludhiana District. Children of both groups were lacking in their basic operation skills. Majority of children could not achieved their desired level in both Punjabi and English language and in their Mathematical skills