The customary annual board exams will change significantly under the transformational curriculum. The board exams will be given twice a year, giving pupils the chance to achieve their highest marks. According to the Ministry of Education's new curricular framework, this tactical move intends to improve the high-stress environment frequently linked with annual exams.
USE TWO STUDY LANGUAGES, NOT JUST ONE
According to the New Education Policy (NEP), pupils are required to study two languages, one of which must be an Indian language. In addition to highlighting linguistic diversity, this strategy also highlights the nation's diverse cultural heritage.
The final NCF (National Curriculum Framework) document, which PTI was able to see, stated that pupils in classes 11 and 12 will be required to study two languages, one of which must be an Indian language.
Instead of depending on months of coaching and memorization, the new framework encourages evaluating students' knowledge and competency. The goal of this student-centered approach is to give students greater academic and practical skill understanding.
To provide students the time and opportunity they need to achieve successfully, board exams will be offered at least twice a year. Following that, students may show up for a board exam in a subject they have finished and feel prepared for. Additionally, they would be able to keep their top score, it stated.
The ability to select subjects is becoming more flexible, which is important. The traditional division between the Arts, Science, and Commerce courses will no longer limit the options available to students. The curricular framework looks ahead to a day when students will be able to pursue a greater range of courses, encouraging well-rounded educational opportunities.
"In due course, school boards intend to build the capabilities to provide 'on demand' exams. Before beginning this task, test developers and assessors will also need to complete university-certified courses, it stated.
The framework's exhortation to refrain from the customary practice of "covering" textbooks in the classroom makes clear how focused it is on maximizing educational resources. The Ministry emphasizes the need to minimize textbook expenses to maintain universal access to high-quality education.
