HYDERABAD: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has proposed a new evaluation model for Class 12 board examinations.
As per NCERT’s new report of Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), the evaluation for Class 12 would be based on the student’s performance in three classes (Class 9 to Class 11) and include vocational and skill-based training.
The PARAKH released a report titled ‘Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards,’ suggesting introduction of aggregate performance metrics for the students from Class 9 to 11.
The evaluation would include 15% from Class 9, 20% from Class 10, 25% from Class 11 and the remaining 40% marks from Class 12.
The report suggests that the marking scheme should be followed for the students from Class 9 to Class 12.
In Class 9, 70% of the total marks should be based on formative assessment and 30% from summative assessments. In Class 10, an equal weightage of 50% each is given to formative and summative assessment. Class 11 will include 40% from formative and 60% from summative assessments. Class 12 assessment will be based on 30% from formative and 70% from summative assessments.
What is PARAKH
PARAKH is a regulatory body set up by the NCERT. The body earlier advocated for a standardised assessment approach across all educational boards in India.
It recommended for making vocational and skill-based subjects such as data management, coding, application development, Artificial Intelligence, music, arts, and crafts in the curriculum.
The report recommended on the need to weigh teachers’ performance and enhance school infrastructure. This includes ensuring the availability of water, well-resourced libraries, and adequate sports facilities to create a conducive learning environment.