In a proposal of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) about a new evaluation framework for Class 12 board exams, suggestions have been made to integrate the marks from Classes 9 to 11 into the Class 12th final marks.
A report titled “Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards,” suggests a cumulative assessment approach: 15 per cent of the final score from Class 9, 20 per cent from Class 10, 25 per cent from Class 11 and the remaining 40 per cent from Class 12.
The evaluation for Class 12 will be divided into formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will include self-reflection, project work, student portfolios, teacher evaluations and group discussions, while summative assessments will focus on traditional exams.
Incorporating Marks from Earlier Classes
As per the proposal submitted by PARAKH, a regulatory body set up by NCERT, to the Ministry of Education in July 2024, advocates for a standardized assessment approach across all educational boards in India.
Introduction of a Credit-Based Learning System
The new assessment model for Classes 9 to 12 proposed by NCERT will adopt a credit-based system, where students must earn subject-specific credits. For Classes 9 and 10, students need to accumulate 32 credits out of a possible 40, while for Classes 11 and 12, 36 credits out of 44 were required.
Focus on Vocational and Skill-Based Education
The report also highlights the importance of making vocational and skill-based subjects compulsory. Suggested subjects include Coding, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Music, Arts, Application Development and Crafts aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) to promote holistic education.
Need to upgrade teacher performance and school infrastructure
In addition to student assessments, the report stresses the need to evaluate teachers’ performance and upgrade school infrastructure. This includes ensuring availability of well-equipped libraries, potable water, adequate sports facilities, practical laboratories, etc for ensuring conducive learning surroundings.
