Bridging the Learning Gap: Should CBSE Prioritise Competency-Based Assessment Over Score-Based Evaluation? – Times of India
Is CBSE’s Shift to Competency-Based Assessment the Key to Closing Learning Gaps? The gap between academic scores and actual skillsets among Indian students has been a matter of growing concern. A competency-based evaluation system, as proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is emerging as a viable solution to bridge this divide. However, transitioning from a score-centric to a skills-focused approach is easier said than done.Statistics from the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) named Beyond Basics paint a concerning picture of foundational learning in India. A significant portion of youth aged 14–18 struggle with basic academic tasks. For instance, 25% cannot fluently read a Standard II-level text in their regional language, and only 43.3% can solve simple division ...