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NCERT Recommends Overhaul of Student Assessments with Cumulative Credits and Flexible Exams for Classes 9-12

PARAKH, a unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has put forward a proposal for a 'Cumulative Credit System' aimed at assessing students' performance from classes 9 to 12. This new system includes board exams and is designed for comprehensive progress monitoring
By Ashima Khan Jul 18, 2024, 14:15 IST
NCERT Recommends Overhaul of Student Assessments with Cumulative Credits and Flexible Exams for Classes 9-12

PARAKH, a unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has put forward a proposal for a 'Cumulative Credit System' aimed at assessing students' performance from classes 9 to 12. This new system includes board exams and is designed for comprehensive progress monitoring. The proposal is set for deliberation with state boards of education next week, after which each board will prepare its roadmap for implementation,.
NCERT Recommends Overhaul of Student Assessments with Cumulative Credits and Flexible Exams for Classes 9-12

Key Highlights of the Proposal

Holistic Progress Card (HPC)

  • Developed by PARAKH for secondary school students (classes 9 to 12).
  • Aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
  • Involves continuous assessment throughout the year.

Implementation Strategy

  • HPC for foundational stages (up to grade 2), preparatory stage (grades 3 to 5), and middle school (classes 6 to 8) is already in place.
  • Secondary school HPC was released in June.
  • Feedback from peers, parents, and self-assessment included in the evaluation.
  • Covers academic performance, future plans, career choices, vocational skills, and societal contributions.

Regional Meetings and Question Bank

  • PARAKH will hold regional meetings with state school boards to discuss the integration of class 10 board exam marks into the cumulative assessment system.
  • State boards will create a question bank with rubrics for transparent assessment.
  • Teachers will use these rubrics to prepare year-end exams for classes 9 and 11.

Credits System

  • Students will earn credits for projects and activities throughout their secondary education.
  • Example: A 30-hour research project in class 9 could earn one credit.
  • These credits will be recorded in the students' holistic progress card.

APAAR ID and Digi Locker Integration

  • Students' credits and credentials will be linked to their APAAR ID and stored digitally in Digi Locker for future access.

Equivalence and Assessment Ratio

  • Aims to bring equivalence in assessment across state boards.
  • Will include both formative (concept-building) and summative (term-end) assessments.
  • Current assessment ratio (80:20 external to internal) will be revised under the new system.

Stress Reduction and Curriculum Load

  • The new system is expected to reduce stress and lighten the curriculum load for students.
  • Encourages a demand-based exam system where students can take exams when ready.

Prof. Indrani Bhaduri, CEO of PARAKH, emphasized the benefits of the new system in promoting a balanced and less stressful assessment approach. She highlighted the importance of preparing students for board exams through continuous year-end evaluations and the development of a supportive assessment infrastructure.

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