To end this disparity, the Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has shown willingness to implement a scientific moderation policy in 2018. However, the slew of changes won’t affect the tradition of grace marks that boost pass percentages. One could say that the ground was already fertile for an attitudinal shift in April when 32 education boards had decided against the upward revision of marks. Now with a common core syllabus and the various state boards exchanging notes on how to frame questions, a uniform method of assessment is likely to emerge soon. Next year could herald a path-breaking change in India’s education system.

Source: dna June 14, 2017 02:26 UTC