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Source: The post is based on the article “State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 – PARAKH successfully conducted ” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023.
Why in the News?
PARAKH has conducted the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023.
What is the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023?
| Specifications | Details |
| Conducted by | PARAKH |
| Aim | To assess the baseline learning competencies of students at the end of each educational stage, i.e., foundational, preparatory and middle with a primary focus on Language and Mathematics. |
| Coverage | The survey assessed educational competencies among students at the block level at grades 3, 6, and 9. |
| Significance | 1) The insights gained from this survey will lead to evidence-based decision-making and the implementation of initiatives aimed at improving the education system. 2) Shift in focus from district level to block level will include larger number of students and give greater depth to our understanding. |
What is PARAKH?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | It is India’s first National Assessment Centre |
| Full Form | Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development |
| Constituent of | NCERT |
| Launched as part of | Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 |
| Functions | 1) To set norms, standards and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all recognized school boards of India. 2) To guide the State Achievement Survey (SAS) 3) To undertake the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 4) To monitor achievement of learning outcomes and 5) To encourage and help the school boards to shift their assessment patterns towards meeting the skill requirements of the 21st century. |
| Significance | 1) Helps bring uniformity in assessments across states and UTs. 2) Helps remove disparities among the marks of students enrolled in different school boards. 3) Will put an end to the emphasis on rote learning. 4) Progressive shift towards a more scientific approach to education. |
