Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) is introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC) to replace traditional report cards.
- The HPC, developed by the Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), assesses academic performance along with interpersonal relationships, self-reflection, creativity, and emotional application in classrooms.
Features:
- It is designed for the foundational stage (Classes 1-2), preparatory stage (Classes 3-5), and middle stage (Classes 6-8), aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Unlike traditional cards, the HPC relies on a 360-degree evaluation, assessing students’ abilities through class activities and considering their active participation.
- It involves self and peer evaluation, incorporating parents’ inputs to bridge home-school connections.
The HPC aims to promote self-awareness, critical thinking, and holistic growth, aligning with NEP’s emphasis on competency-based evaluation and formative assessment.
