Except in 2 states, school scores dip below levels from 5 yrs ago: Survey

CLASS V: At this level, too, mathematical and language skills, and conceptual understanding of environmental science, were tested. The results were not much different, with Punjab and Rajasthan scoring above the national average of 2017. The other states and UTs that performed better — still below the 2017 national score — are Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Telangana, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh performed poorly in this category.

Here are some of the key patterns thrown up by the survey based on tests conducted at 1.18 lakh schools in 720 districts.

CLASS VIII: Understanding of language, maths, science and social science were tested. Punjab, Rajasthan, Chandigarh and Haryana performed above the national average of 2017. Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh were among those on the lower rungs.

The learning levels of students were assessed on various indicators, varying across grades.

For instance, students in Class III were asked to read small texts with comprehension, and solve simple daily life numerical problems using addition and subtraction of three-digit numbers.

Students in Class VIII were made to calculate values of squares, cubes, square roots and cube roots of numbers among several mathematical applications. Their knowledge of fundamental rights under the Constitution, and protection and promotion in specific situations were also tested.