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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Madurai ranks third in state-level learning survey, but scores dip in higher classes
Madurai: Madurai district has ranked third in the State Level Achievement Survey (SLAS) 2025, which assessed learning outcomes among gov and aided school students in Classes III, V, and VIII. The district consistently scored above the state average, particularly in Class III, but showed a steady decline in performance in higher classes. According to data accessed by TOI, among 11,064 Class III students surveyed across 1,228 schools in Madurai, scores were above 70% in Tamil, English, and EVS. However, Maths lagged at 62.78%, with just 13% of students meeting the learning outcome for comparing numbers based on place value. "The sample included around 20 students per school and was evaluated independently by trained District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET) college students," said an official from the education department. "Even though performance dipped in higher classes, the district remained above the state average." In Class V, among 12,074 students from 1,230 schools, the average score in English dropped to 56.8%, with only 40% achieving the benchmark for reading comprehension. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo Maths and EVS hovered around 63%. In Class VIII, scores further declined — 43.3% in English and 44.7% in Maths. Reading comprehension in English dropped to 25%, while performance in higher-order Maths was also weak. Science and Social Science scores stood at 43.08% and 60.92%, respectively. Teachers cited poor attendance and an unfavourable student-teacher ratio as key factors behind the decline. "Most students come from Tamil-medium backgrounds, so difficulties in English are expected," said a Madurai school headmaster. "Subjects like Maths require regular attendance, which remains inconsistent since attendance is not mandatory for passing." Girls outperformed boys, and urban students scored better than their rural peers across all levels. The lack of adequate staffing was also flagged. "Many rural primary schools have just two teachers, often managing multiple classes. The sanctioned second teacher is appointed only when student strength crosses 70," said P Sreenivasan, district secretary of the Tamil Nadu Primary School Teachers Federation. Alongside Madurai, other southern districts such as Kanyakumari, Tenkasi, and Sivagangai also ranked among the state's top five performers. Kanyakumari led the state with an overall score of 66.5%, with three of its blocks featuring among the best-performing in Tamil Nadu.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Delhi launches comprehensive study to tackle student dropouts and enhance school education quality
NEW DELHI: A study is underway into reasons for student dropout and how to improve the overall quality of school education, a Delhi government official has said. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is conducting multiple research projects. One of the key areas being examined is the impact of Right to Education (RTE) entitlements with a focus on the PM Poshan scheme , according to an SCERT official. The Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme, which provides hot meals to students in government and government-aided schools, is linked to reducing school dropout rates. The studies will also explore the relevance of teachers in the digital age, which is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the official said. Another important focus is the evaluation of the leadership training programmes for the school heads conducted by SCERT. The research will assess whether school heads are actively analysing enrolment, attendance, and dropout data to make informed decisions that contribute to better school performance, he said. Another study is underway to develop effective methods to measure and enhance teacher performance, the official added. The data for these projects will be collected from various stakeholders, including school heads, teachers, students, and parents. Field investigators from SCERT and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) will visit randomly selected schools across Delhi for data collection. The official said that the stakeholders have been instructed to submit their reports by May 10. For real-time updates, follow our AP SSC 10th Result 2025 Live Blog.
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Delhi government studies into school dropouts and improvements for quality
A study is underway into reasons for student dropout and how to improve the overall quality of school education, a Delhi government official has said. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is conducting multiple research projects. One of the key areas being examined is the impact of Right to Education (RTE) entitlements with a focus on the PM Poshan scheme, according to an SCERT official. The Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme, which provides hot meals to students in government and government-aided schools, is linked to reducing school dropout rates. The studies will also explore the relevance of teachers in the digital age, which is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the official said. Another important focus is the evaluation of the leadership training programmes for the school heads conducted by SCERT. The research will assess whether school heads are actively analysing enrolment, attendance, and dropout data to make informed decisions that contribute to better school performance, he said. Another study is underway to develop effective methods to measure and enhance teacher performance, the official added. The data for these projects will be collected from various stakeholders, including school heads, teachers, students, and parents. Field investigators from SCERT and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) will visit randomly selected schools across Delhi for data collection. The official said that the stakeholders have been instructed to submit their reports by May 10.
