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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Marksheets to make way for holistic progress cards
Pune: The state plans to change the classroom dynamics in govt schools by emphasising on skill-based, holistic learning and doing away with memorisation by rote. According to the new state curriculum framework draft released by State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) on Sunday, traditional marksheets are set to go and students can look forward to project-based learning, streamlined curricula and 360 holistic progress cards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Assessment reforms, a clear combination of formative and summative techniques targeted at continuous learning rather than memorisation, make the heart of the draft. There is a renewed emphasis on mother tongue and regional languages, and one significant innovation is the introduction of multilingual instruction, particularly in foundational and preparatory years. The draft aims at reducing students' stress, promotes deeper understanding and details specific subject- and grade-wise content reductions for the first time. "The assessment system tracks critical thinking and overall growth, besides exam scores, by striking a balance between formative and summative feedback," said SCERT director Rahul Rekhawar. But experts spotted some drawbacks—the draft doesn't explain how students will adjust to interdisciplinary approaches or how teachers will require extensive training to transition from traditional lectures to mentoring and ongoing assessment. Rekhawar asserted this is the most focused revision yet, "with strong consultations and an unprecedented inclusion of stakeholders at every level". The emphasis on formative assessment is a good step forward, said Shilpa Kulkarni, principal of a Pune school. "Moving towards comprehensive progress cards, rather than single-exam performance, will help our students and send a message that every skill matters." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There are concerns about practical applications. English teacher and teacher-trainer Sunil Pawar said, "Urban schools may adapt easily, but rural and marginalised schools face challenges of training, resources and language diversity. If equity is to be attained, the state must offer significant assistance."
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Bullepur student tops State in PSTSE
Harshpreet Singh, a Class 10 student of Government High School, Bullepur, has emerged as the state topper in the Punjab State Talent Search Examination (PSTSE). Held on February 2 and conducted by the State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, this exam offers scholarships to bright young minds across the state. Sharing the excitement, school headmaster Raj Kumar said that 40 students from Ludhiana had cleared the exam, with 10 of them from Bullepur school alone — the highest ever for the school. The names of the other successful students are Kajal, Mahikpreet Kaur, Khushpreet Kaur, Rajinder Kaur, Piyush Sharma, Chhaya, Simranpreet Kaur, Komalpreet, and Gagandeep Kaur. 'This is more than just a result — it's the outcome of years of hard work by our students and dedication by our teachers,' said Raj Kumar, adding that last year, only five students had cleared the PSTSE from the school. 'This year, our students doubled that number, proving that with the right guidance and family support, anything is possible.' Each student who qualifies for the PSTSE receives a scholarship from the Punjab government, making it both a prestigious academic honour and a valuable support for future studies.
