A new report card, where students, their friends, parents get a say: What has NCERT changed, why

• The traditional report cards students receive in schools are set to undergo a major change, with the National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC)
• It will measure, apart from academic performance, a child’s progress in interpersonal relationships, self-reflection, creativity, and emotional application in classrooms.

Holistic Progress Card

• The Holistic Progress Card (HPC) is a new way of assessing students in India, designed by PARAKH under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• It applies to children from grades 1 to 8 and represents a major change from traditional report cards.
• Instead of just using marks or grades, the HPC takes a 360-degree approach, considering feedback from teachers, parents, classmates, and even the students themselves.

Some key features of the HPC:

• Focus on skills and development: Rather than just testing memorization, the HPC assesses how students apply their knowledge and skills in class activities.
• This helps teachers identify areas where students excel and where they might need support.
• Student involvement: Students actively participate in their own assessment by reflecting on their progress and setting goals, both academic and personal. This fosters self-awareness and ownership of their learning journey.
• Collaboration and community: The HPC encourages collaboration between students and teachers, as well as peer evaluation.

Prelims Takeaway

• Holistic Progress Card
• NCERT