HANDICAPPED learner though s/he is often mistaken for it.A slow learner is an individual whose mental ability is high enough to justify keeping her/him in the regular classroom but low enough to give her/him considerable DIFFICULTY in keeping up with the average speed of the class.Her/His I.Q. range falls into the 70-90 range, making her/him a borderline case.A slow learner is a student who has the ability to learn necessary academic skills, however, at a rate and depth below that of typical peers.They progress through the curriculum at a slightly slower rate and may struggle to keep up with concepts, despite working hard.It is commonly misunderstood that these children fail at learning or are merely stupid or dumb. The truth is that every child has his own pace to learn and develop. Some children naturally learn much faster, and others are known to take their time to learn the same concepts and lessons.Characteristics of slow learners Slow learners, because of their mental slowness either ask too many questions or withdraw completely from academic activities. Therefore, They have a negative attitude TOWARDS learning.These children may be proficient in intellectual knowledge, but it takes them longer to understand & grasp the concepts. Therefore, They face difficulty in linking new information.They also become socially isolated as their peers find them dull and boring.Slow learners, research has indicated, are slow in practically all aspects of development including poor memory and a delay in speech and language developmental patterns.They verbalize information in a diffuse manner, have poor coordination, and get poor grades.They tend to lack self-reliance and their physical and social development is also inferior to that of their peers. Children with personal learning problems SEEM to have less control over their emotions.They tend to fall back to anger quickly, get frustrated faster than most, express emotions like anxiety for seemingly minor issues, or get depressed over setbacks. Therefore, They become impulsive and hyperactive.