A new evaluation methodology proposed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has the potential to alter the way Class 12 board exams are administered. According to this plan, a student’s final Class 12 board results will be determined after taking into account how they did in Classes 9, 10, and 11. A paper titled “Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards,” which was sent to the Ministry of Education in July 2024 by PARAKH, a regulatory agency under NCERT, is where the notion originated.
Key Elements of the Proposed Evaluation Model
The foundation of NCERT’s proposal is the intention to establish a common assessment methodology for all Indian school boards. It suggests that Class 9 performance should account for 15% of outcomes in Class 12, Class 10 for 20%, Class 11 for 25%, and Class 12 exams for the remaining 40%. The goal of this cumulative evaluation methodology is to provide a more comprehensive picture of a student’s academic career.
Vocational and Skill-Based Training Gains Importance
Vocational and skill-based education are emphasised in the proposal, which is consistent with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). Data management, coding, application development, artificial intelligence, music, and arts and crafts should all be required, according to NCERT. It is anticipated that this action will give students the practical skills that employers are looking for more and more in today’s workforce.
A New Approach to Assessments
The new system will split the evaluation for Class 12 into formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will cover self-reflection exercises, student portfolios, teacher evaluations, project work, and group discussions. On the other hand, summative assessments will consist of the traditional term-end exams. The proposed distribution of scores across the classes is as follows:
- Class 9: 70% from formative assessments and 30% from summative assessments.
- Class 10: An equal 50-50 split between formative and summative assessments.
- Class 11: 40% from formative assessments and 60% from summative assessments.
- Class 12: 30% from formative assessments and 70% from summative assessments.
Credit-Based System for Holistic Learning
A credit-based system is also introduced for Classes 9 to 12 in the NCERT proposal. Students in Classes 9 and 10 are required to obtain 32 subject-specific credits out of 40, and in Classes 11 and 12, students are required to gain 36 subject-specific credits out of 44. The remaining credits may be obtained by research and community-based initiatives, or by taking online classes such as MOOCs.
Enhancing School Infrastructure and Teacher Performance
The report highlights the need for improved teacher performance assessments and school infrastructure in addition to student evaluations. It asks for making sure that there is access to clean water, stocked libraries, and sufficient sports facilities—all essential for fostering a favourable learning environment.
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