Evaluation for school exams: Kerala to introduce new reforms
Thiruvananthapuram: The general education department in Kerala is poised to implement significant changes in student assessment methods. This initiative follows the government's decision to introduce minimum marks for the SSLC written exam. Continuous Evaluation (CE) from classes 1 to 10 will be streamlined, adopting a system akin to the Holistic Profile Card (HPC) used in NCERT evaluations.
Reforms planned
- Open Book Exam: Students can refer to their textbooks while writing answers.
- Take-home Exam: Students can take the question paper home and write their answers.
- On-Demand Exam: Students can take multiple exams. This performance-based evaluation allows students to write exams at their convenience.
- Open Questionnaire
- Oral Exams
- Quality Indicators: These will document learning objectives.
- A committee of education officials will be formed to monitor the evaluation process.
Changes in grading
Grading methods for classes 1 to 8 will be revised. Under the current system, 75-100 percent marks are denoted by an A grade. The new system will introduce B, C, D, and E grades for marks below this range.
Holistic Profile Card (HPC)
Beyond academic assessments, students' abilities in arts and sports will also be evaluated. Class teachers will record each developmental stage of the child online, noting achieved learning objectives and areas for improvement.