The Karnataka’s position paper on reforms in examinations in the state proposes a modular board exam for classes 10 and 12 where students will get to write 2-3 exams in a year with subjects split into courses. The paper, which is part of the 26 position papers submitted by the state to the Centre, offers recommendations for building the National Curriculum Framework under the new National Education Policy (NEP).
Prof H Muddumallesha the chairperson of the committee stated that this paper called ‘The reform in exam and holistic progress card’ has been prepared by the committee and the paper recommends that board exams can be offered two or three times a year, with subjects divided into different courses. The final assessment at the end of the secondary stage will be the sum of their performance in each of the modular exams.
He further added that It will be similar to how CBSE conducted exams this year. The multiple assessments will also help a student, who might have not been able to score well simply because s/he had a bad day on the day of the exam.
He further added that the students should also be given the option of selecting between a simple and an advanced programme of the same subject. “The advanced competencies will be addressed through a supplemental curriculum that students will choose based on their interests and plan for the future. The advanced curriculum will enable deeper engagement with concepts and will, in a sense, enable specialisation.
The paper also suggests that students be given one more chance to improve the score in each exam. The evidence of learning in all dimensions needs to be carefully gathered by the teacher who must observe, record and reflect on children’s participation during play and other activities in a continuous, comprehensive and stress-free way.
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