MARCH 2020 THI GANIT VISHAY NI PARIKHAA BE LEVEL NI LEVASE
The education system in India has not undergone a proper revival or update in a very long time. Yes, we had the CCE system come in for a few years, but that has not worked up any magic. This is probably why it is being considered that the CCE system be withdrawn altogether. It is a common complaint of most students and parents that the assessment techniques and standards in the Indian education system are not reliable enough to assess the true merit of students. The annual three hour long drudgery of the same five subjects year after year after year no longer appeals to the masses. Moreover, the evaluation thus conducted, is purely one- dimensional. It focuses on rote- learning and memory, rather than merit. It excludes majority of students who are talented, but are not able to prove their worth in the conventional ways of assessment. Since evaluation is directed simply towards memorizing theory, most students often forget what they had learnt within a month of the exams. How many of us for instance, can remember all integration formulae or name all elements of the periodic table? This implies that the 90% or 55% on our report cards may not be a thorough reflection of our merit. The examination system in India needs rebuilding of principles and a thorough implementation of the same. Based on this intent, here are 5 ways to assess true merit of students in India:
The education system in India has not undergone a proper revival or update in a very long time. Yes, we had the CCE system come in for a few years, but that has not worked up any magic. This is probably why it is being considered that the CCE system be withdrawn altogether. It is a common complaint of most students and parents that the assessment techniques and standards in the Indian education system are not reliable enough to assess the true merit of students. The annual three hour long drudgery of the same five subjects year after year after year no longer appeals to the masses. Moreover, the evaluation thus conducted, is purely one- dimensional. It focuses on rote- learning and memory, rather than merit. It excludes majority of students who are talented, but are not able to prove their worth in the conventional ways of assessment. Since evaluation is directed simply towards memorizing theory, most students often forget what they had learnt within a month of the exams. How many of us for instance, can remember all integration formulae or name all elements of the periodic table? This implies that the 90% or 55% on our report cards may not be a thorough reflection of our merit. The examination system in India needs rebuilding of principles and a thorough implementation of the same. Based on this intent, here are 5 ways to assess true merit of students in India:
