With reference to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, which of the following statements are correct? 1. More than half of the surveyed students struggled with basic mathematics. 2. Approximately 25% of students in the age group 14 to 18 years were unable to read a Class 2 level text in their vernacular language. 3. The survey observed a decreasing trend in dropout rates with age. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, which of the following statements are correct?
1.More than half of the surveyed students struggled with basic mathematics.
2.Approximately 25% of students in the age group 14 to 18 years were unable to read a Class 2 level text in their vernacular language.
3.The survey observed a decreasing trend in dropout rates with age.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023, conducted by the civil society organization Pratham, reveals significant challenges in the foundational education of rural students aged 14 to 18 years. More than half of the surveyed students struggled with basic mathematics, a competency expected to be acquired by Classes 3 and 4. Approximately 25% of students in this age group were unable to read a Class 2 level text in their vernacular language. Only a small fraction (5.6%) of the surveyed students had pursued vocational training or related courses.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The survey observed an increasing trend in dropout rates with age. While 3.9% of 14-year-olds were not attending school, this percentage rose sharply to 32.6% among 18-year-olds.

Source: The Hindu

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