Edu dept wants students' evaluation report by Monday, teachers say deadline difficult to meet
Govt schools across the state have been provided with specific action plans for first language and mathematics subjects for students in these grades. Teachers are directed to evaluate students' competencies and submit reports through Vidya Samiksha Kendra by Monday. Schools reopened two weeks ago and teachers said that the deadline was difficult to meet.
Director of primary education Sharad Gosavi said, "Teachers and headmasters are required to make regular efforts to help students achieve the expected competency levels.
The department expects teachers to utilise all necessary educational resources to provide enjoyable foundational education to students."
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After imparting the lessons, schools must verify whether students have acquired the expected learning abilities. Zilla parishad school teacher Santosh Jadhav said, "We have just begun school and students are still settling in. Sending their performance reports immediately is a tough task. That is why there is a lag in submissions from several teachers."
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