Education
NCERT Introduces Holistic Report Cards: A New Era in Student Assessment
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine educational evaluation, the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has unveiled the Holistic Progress Card (HPC), a comprehensive assessment system that extends beyond traditional teacher-led evaluations. Unlike before, where only teachers would say how students are doing, this new report card also gets ideas from parents, other students, and even the students themselves.
Developed by PARAKH, NCERT’s standard-setting body, the HPC aims to offer a multi-dimensional view of a student’s development, factoring in not only academic achievements but also cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills, and creativity. The initiative, aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) and endorsed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is designed to foster a learner-centric evaluation environment.
The HPC’s introduction marks a significant shift from end-of-year assessments to a continuous, all-encompassing evaluation process. It not only assesses students’ academic performance but also promotes self-awareness, self-esteem, and mutual learning through peer evaluation. Parents are also engaged in the assessment, offering insights into their child’s performance at home and their ability to balance academic and extracurricular activities.
Following successful pilot studies, NCERT has encouraged states and union territories to adopt or adapt the HPC, with nearly 15 to 16 states and CBSE schools already onboard. The future sees digitisation of student records through the Vidya Samiksha Kendra platform, promising a streamlined and efficient assessment procedure.
This shift towards a holistic assessment model highlights a significant evolution in educational practices, aiming not just to evaluate, but to understand and support the multi-faceted development of students across India.
Source- India Today