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Abstract : Poor scholastic performance has immediate as well as lifelong adverse effects on a child and adolescent’s self-esteem and future growth. Psychosocial factors are one of the important causative factors for poor scholastic performance in the under privileged societies, and often remain unidentified. Poor scholastic performance is associated with poor concentration in studies and high dropout rate from schools, and thus has high social costs. A comprehensive assessment covering psychosocial and biological factors is needed to identify the exact cause and plan effective management at the earliest so as to avoid long-term complications. This chapter mainly focusses on psychosocial issues in assessment and management of poor scholastic performance.