Sorce Bok On Assessment For Classes I-V

Foreword

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005) suggests a radical pedagogical shift in teaching-learning processes to make learning enjoyable and meaningful experience for every child. It advocates constructivist approach which calls for suitable revisions in syllabi, textbooks and assessment procedures. It views assessment as an ongoing process to constitute an integral part of teaching-learning. For ensuring quality of education appropriate changes in assessment procedures would, therefore be required for all stages of schooling.

It is generally agreed that children, at the primary stage learn better through and integrated and holistic approach. Assessing children’s learning process in realistic manner would get precedence over merely recording of a performance in different subjects. Each child is unique and learns at her/ his own pace. Proper assessment would therefore help optimise the child’s abilities and potential, without labeling the child. The present document makes and attempt to address a variety of concerns and issues pertaining to learning assessment in the area of ‘Health and Physical Education’ in order to provide quality education.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) views the Source Book essentially as an evolving, transformative document which I believe will make it easier for teachers to make more informed, practical choices and decisions for the assessment process within and outside the classroom. It is visualised that ultimately, it would enable the teaching community to develop a useful plan for school based assessment that is appropriate, flexible and child friendly. The Source Book endeavours to offer the teachers different ideas and examples to undertake learning assessment as an integral part of the regular ongoing teaching-learning processes. It does not, in any manner, prescribe to the states or make it mandatory to follow but provides teachers with space with thinking, reflection and creatively strengthening assessment practices at the primary level. The success of the Source Book depends on the steps and initiatives that teachers would undertake to translate the ideas and suggestions into actual practice, so as to make learning an enjoyable experience for all children.

The comprehensive nature of the document is a result of intensive deliberations and sharing of ideas within the core group constituted for