Education Minister Launches CBSE Assessment Framework For Science, Maths, English

The CBSE assessment framework Mr Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched will be used for students in Classes 6 to 10 and is meant to improve conceptual understanding.

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the Central Board of Secondary Education’s new assessment framework for Science, Maths and English on Wednesday, March 24. The new framework will be used for students in Classes 6 to 10. The project meant to wean students away from rote learning by insisting on conceptual clarity will be jointly managed by the CBSE and the British Council. Speaking at the launch, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said, “The core objective of the NEP is to guide the transition to an education system that enables our youth to have a better future. Schools have a very important role to play in shaping our youth and I am happy that through this launch, the vision of the NEP will be translated into action. My heartiest congratulations to the CBSE and British Council teams for working towards this.” The new CBSE assessment framework is intended to help improve the level of lessons taught in Classes 6 to 10. It is expected to strengthen the capacity of schools to deliver high-quality, competency-based lessons, particularly in Science, Maths and English (reading). The framework has been developed through a collaboration between the CBSE and British Council. The change in approach to assessment is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) that focuses on building high-order thinking skills, critical thinking and capacity for analysis in children. The focus will be on helping the students get conceptual clarity rather than limiting them to rote-learning.