EVALUATION
 

Existing mode of evaluation of Pupils is recognised as out of tune with the professed educational goals. The suggestions offered focus on the need for continuous evaluation on the basis of observations, discussions, diagnostic studies, system analysis and simulation exercises etc.

Examination at Elementary Level

At the elementary level it is suggested that the evaluation may be undertaken on the basis of direct contact and oral observations except in the case of mathematics and languages.

Evaluation of Secondary Level

At secondary level a group suggests that the evaluation may include attendance, regularity, punctuality, homework, class work, practical work, socially useful work, participation in games and sports etc. The evaluation should be of the total work transacted including the subjects areas. It should be necessary to obtain minimum prescribed pass marks. It is imphasised that the subjectivity in evaluation must be done away with.

The result may be not declared in on the basis of marks and children should not be classed as I, II or III divisions. The graded scales may be adopted for evaluation.

The process of evaluation should be a continuous one confining to total work and activities of students rather than under-taking it once or twice in a year. A voluntary organisation from Karnataka observes:

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"It appears self evident that the present system of annual examinations will have to be modified since these, more than any other factor, have contributed to the deterioration in quality".