Context:
The traditional report cards students receive in schools are set to undergo a major change, with the National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC).
Relevance:
GS II: Education
Dimensions of the Article:
- Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
- Benefits of Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
- Development: Introduced by PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), a standard-setting body under NCERT.
- Applicability: Designed for the foundational stage (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory stage (Classes 3 to 5), and middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Shift in Assessment: Marks a paradigm shift by moving away from grades and embracing a 360-degree evaluation approach.
- Incorporated Feedback: Utilizes feedback from parents, classmates, and self-evaluation by students for a comprehensive view of academic performance, cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills, and creativity.
- Learner-Centric Evaluation: Aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) to prioritize learner-centric evaluation.
Key Features:
- No reliance on traditional marks or grades; emphasis on a 360-degree evaluation.
- Regular assessment through class activities where students actively apply diverse skills and competencies.
- Assessment of difficulty level experienced during tasks.
- Teachers assess strengths (e.g., collaboration, creativity) and weaknesses (e.g., lack of attention) of students.
- Students actively participate in self-evaluation and peer evaluation.
- Reflection statements, such as “I learned something new,” encourage self-awareness.
- Middle-stage students (Classes 6 to 8) set academic and personal goals, outline aspirations through an “ambition card.”
- Parental involvement in the learning process, integrating insights on homework, classroom engagement, and balancing screen time.
- Peer evaluation with students assessing classmates’ contributions to activities.
Benefits of Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
Comprehensive Evaluation:
- Moves beyond numerical grades to offer descriptive and analytical evaluations.
- Encompasses academic achievements and critical skill development in children.
Shift in Assessment Paradigm:
- Promotes a transition from summative to formative assessment approaches.
- Fosters competency-based evaluation for a more holistic understanding of a student’s progress.
Holistic Growth:
- Emphasizes holistic development, considering not only academic performance but also essential skills.
- Encourages a well-rounded view of a child’s capabilities and potential.
Competency-Based Assessment:
- Focuses on evaluating competencies rather than relying solely on traditional grading systems.
- Provides a more nuanced understanding of a student’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Insights for Support:
- Aims to offer teachers and parents valuable insights to support each student in their learning journey.
- Enables targeted assistance based on a comprehensive understanding of a student’s performance.
-Source: Indian Express
