PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024: Shaping the Future of India's Education System

Overview

In the dynamic landscape of education, understanding student performance is crucial for fostering growth and innovation. Since 2001, nationwide achievement surveys conducted by NCERT have provided critical insights into India's school education system. Now, as we step into a new era of education with our focus on competency-based education, PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 is set to lead the way under the National Assessment Centre—PARAKH. This large-scale national survey will comprehensively evaluate the progress of learners across the Foundational, Preparatory, and Middle Stages specifically aligned with the ambitious objectives outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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Scheduled for 4th December 2024, this landmark survey will engage 75,565 unique schools, reaching over 22,94,377 students in Grade 3, Grade 6, and Grade 9. By meticulously assessing competencies in critical subjects like Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and The World Around Us, we aim to provide comprehensive insights into the educational journey of our learners. Building upon the foundations laid by the National Achievement Survey (NAS), PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 is designed to assess schools as comprehensive entities, focusing on the overall health of the education system in each district. This includes State Government, Government-Aided, Central Government and Private Recognised Institutions alike.

It uses a paper-based approach with innovative OMR technology, ensuring a robust evaluation process. This initiative is not just an assessment; it’s a cornerstone for driving educational reforms aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. By gathering rich data and insights, we are committed to paving the way for a brighter, more equitable educational future for every child in India.

Why PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 Matters

As we move toward a brighter educational future, the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 serves multiple crucial purposes:

• Competency-Based–Based Assessment: By assessing not just individual students but entire schools, we gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of our educational systems in regard to stage-specific competencies. This allows for targeted improvements that benefit all students.
• Data-Driven Policy Making: The insights derived from this comprehensive survey will be invaluable in shaping educational policies and reforms, ensuring they are grounded in real-world data.
• Alignment with NEP 2020: This initiative embodies the principles of the National Education Policy, fostering an inclusive, equitable, and holistic approach to education in India.
• Empowerment of Educators: With data-driven insights, teachers and administrators will be better equipped to enhance their pedagogical practices and address the diverse needs of their students.

This survey also delves deeper into understanding learning conditions by collecting contextual data through Teacher Questionnaires (TQ), School Questionnaires (SQ), and Pupil Questionnaires (PQ).

Collaborative Effort: The Backbone of PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024

Behind the success of this nationwide survey is a robust team of educational leaders spread across 36 States and UTs and 782 districts and the successful execution of this nationwide survey hinges on the collaborative efforts of these diverse range of educational functionaries:

• PARAKH NCERT & CBSE: Leading national administration and oversight at the national level
• 180+ PARAKH State-Level Coordinators (SLCs): From SCERT Directors to associates from Samagra Shiksha, these strategic leaders ensure seamless execution in each state.
• 3,128+ PARAKH District-Level Coordinators (DLCs): The DLCs lead operations at the grassroots, ensuring every school is engaged and ready for action.
• Field Investigators: On-the-ground teams ensuring accurate data collection at schools.
• CBSE Regional Coordinators & Observers: Providing regional oversight and quality assurance

·        Together, these coordinators form a nationwide network, united in one goal—driving educational progress for the future of millions of students across India.

Training for Success: 30+ Nationwide Workshops by PARAKH

To ensure that SLCs, DLCs and Field Investigators (FI) are well-equipped to manage this large-scale assessment, PARAKH is implementing a cascading training model. This model focuses on:

• Training SLCs and DLCs: Initial workshops across 30+ locations will empower SLCs and DLCs with effective methodologies, tools, and insights to lead the survey efficiently.
• Preparation of Field Investigators: SLCs and DLCs will further disseminate knowledge and training to Field Investigators (FIs), ensuring that every layer of the assessment process is expertly managed.

Innovative Methodology and International Standards

PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 employs a combination of paper-based assessments and OMR technology, ensuring both traditional and advanced methods for accurate and efficient data collection. By adhering to internationally recognized technical standards, PARAKH ensures high-quality data that can drive meaningful reforms in the education system.

Key Highlights

• Nationwide Impact: Involves millions of learners across government, government-aided, and private institutions in every district.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Integrates OMR technology for precise data analysis.
• Holistic Competency-based Assessment: Aligns with the 360-degree Competency-Based Learning Approach of NEP 2020.
• Long-Term Vision: Provides data-driven insights to shape education policy .#PARAKHRashtriyaSarvekshan, a hashtag#LargeScale hashtag#assessment conducted under the aegis of hashtag#DSEandL, hashtag#MoE