In the initial 15 days of the upcoming academic session, officials announced plans to identify learning gaps among students in grades 9th to 12th. The assessment will be based on the results of the previous year’s final exams, with a specific focus on Mathematics, Science, Hindi, and English, according to statements made on Friday.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the quality of education in government schools. During the first fortnight, efforts will be concentrated on addressing gaps in these four subjects, as outlined in a letter from Higher Education Director Amarjeet Sharma. The letter emphasises the need for a comprehensive evaluation of learning gaps and the implementation of remedial measures accordingly, according to an official statement.
A key component of the plan involves prominently displaying baseline assessments, with teachers responsible for monitoring and regulating each learner’s progress. Within seven days, a compliance report detailing actions taken will be submitted to the Secretary (Education). The state comprises 1,401 government secondary (grade 9th and 10th) and high (grade 11th and 12th) schools, accommodating a total of 3,25,922 students, as indicated by the Unified District Information System for Education (U-DISE) report for 2021-22. The teacher strength in these schools is reported to be 40,194, the statement mentioned.
To cater to individual student needs, the entire class will be divided based on their learning levels, and targeted interventions will be provided. A month into the academic session, baseline learning assessments will be shared with parents during a scheduled meeting. Teachers are instructed to allocate more time to students with lower learning levels, while those meeting set targets will engage in peer learning activities. The use of library books as supplementary reading materials to enhance reading and comprehension skills is encouraged, as per the statement.
The letter further emphasises regular communication of each child’s progress to parents, incorporating the child’s achievements in different subjects into a comprehensive student portfolio. Additionally, it outlines plans for baseline, mid-term, and terminal assessments in languages (Hindi and English) and mathematics across all schools, it added.
With inputs from PTI.