Assessment And Evaluation

The question asks about the "present assessment process in the schools of our State.
" While this is context-dependent on the specific state and time, major educational reforms in India, particularly following the Right to Education Act (2009) and policies by NCERT/CBSE, have emphasized Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).
- (1) Examination system: This refers to traditional summative exams, which are part of assessment but CCE aims to make assessment more holistic.
- (2) Book based assessment: This is too narrow; assessment should cover more than just textbook knowledge.
- (3) Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE): This system aims to evaluate all aspects of a student's development on a continuous basis throughout the academic year, rather than just through year-end examinations.
It includes both scholastic (subject-specific) and co-scholastic (life skills, attitudes, values, etc.
) aspects, using a variety of assessment tools and techniques (formative and summative).
- (4) Self evaluation: This is a component of good assessment practices and CCE, but it's not the entire "process.
" CCE was widely implemented, although its exact form and extent might vary.
Given the options, CCE represents the modern, holistic approach to assessment emphasized in Indian education policy for schools.
The question asks for the "present assessment process," implying the overarching system.