What India’s Largest Education Survey Tells Us?
The results of India’s largest education survey of learning outcomes for Classes III, V and VIII are out. The National Achievement Survey (NAS) was conducted last November. It covers 2.2 million students of 110,000 schools across 700 districts. Subjects Covered – The NAS survey mainly assesses students in language, mathematics, environmental sciences (EVS), social science, and science. These subjects are the primary areas that serve as the foundation stones of any students’ career. For instance, a student may opt to give JEE Main online test or online medical entrance test later down the line. Moreover, the survey covers the student data base that has benefited from Right to Education (RTI) Act, 2010 The Findings – A Shocker from the National Capital: In a surprise outcome, Delhi’s performance is rather shocking. It is the worst-performing region among five worst-performing states and UT, in English (language) for Class 8 students. Only 3...