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From Evaluation to Evolution: Importance of regular assessments


By  Prashanti Bharagava
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From Evaluation to Evolution: Importance of regular assessments

Introduction

Check-in procedures with how students are doing are so important if we want to help them grow and do their best in school. It is not just about grades or test scores. it’s really seeing what they are good at and where they might need a little extra support. That’s even more important for the students in classes 6-10. Because it’s all that determine what kind of learning will happen afterward.

At MIDHA GURU, we believe that every student learns differently and at his or her own pace. So we maintain constant assessment so they are not worried but can clearly know where they are and in which direction they have to move. They keep going and know how much to improve at what pace.

Here is why we feel that frequent follow-ups are important.

To know the strengths and weaknesses

Every learner has specific strengths and weaknesses. Assessments help the teacher as well as the student know at which subject areas that the student is good and which ones he needs improvement. At MIDHA GURU, we monitor students regularly. It enables us to formulate a personalized learning strategy for them. This will make sure that the child gets guided properly in subjects where he or she lags and is advanced further in areas of excellence.

Time monitoring

Continuous assessments are very vivid in illustrating whether or not the student is developing over time. Instead of end-of-term examinations, which may not accurately reflect the development of the student, regular assessments provide feedback real-time on a student’s learning; thus providing that critical intervention and adjustments of teaching mechanisms in good time.

With regular assessment at MIDHA GURU, students and their parents are able to keep a continuous record of improvement. It allows students to continuously improve without last-minute stress at the time of exams.

Enhancing confidence

For most students, exams are a source of worry. However, regular assessments reduce this tension because the evaluation becomes a routine part of the learning process rather than something high-pressure. Evaluating students at frequent but manageable intervals gives them confidence in their ability to understand what is required and look forward to challenges without fear.

Because assessment does not have to be intimidating and can even serve as a way of exhibition for students’ learning and their growth, such assessments at MIDHA GURU are considered to also support the students in gaining confidence that comes as part and parcel of knowledge through continuous feedback nudging them to take more possession of learning .

Promoting active learning

Teachers test them regularly. Since they know they will always be tested at certain intervals, students pay attention on studies. This is an environment of learning that is more interactive because students always interact with the learned material and not wait for examination time.

MIDHA GURU allows an active learning culture of our students through constant assessments that challenge the learners to apply their knowledge, and think on what they have learned, thus interacting more with the subject matter.

Developing time management skills

Effective time management is one of the very essential skills a student develops within classes 6-10. Regular assessments teach students to adjust their study schedule, control their time, and attend studies with discipline. Instead of cramming material into a final exam, regular tests invite a steady pace in studies.

We at MIDHA GURU help the students to develop strong study habits compatible with routine assessments. It is a facilitated and directed approach to help them understand their time keepership and organizational tempo throughout the whole calendar year of academic activity.

Targeted support

Not all students learn at the same speed. It is because of regular assessments that the near monitoring of each student can take place, and they can get the constant support. If the student is unable to understand complex mathematical things or finds science difficult, then timely intervention may make a huge difference.

Regular assessments at MIDHA GURU enable us to identify students who need extra attention early on. It also ensures that the students are getting the attention accordingly. In turn, we are able to minimize learning gaps and ultimately academic performances.

Preparation for competitive exams

Regular assessments will make them familiarize themselves with various patterns. It will help them in managing time properly at the time of test, and also strengthen problem-solving skills.

At MIDHA GURU, competitive exam-style assessments are carried out to help students develop exam temperament and get comfortable with the rigors of such exams. This helps them feel more confident and well-prepared when major test time rolls around.

Encouragement of continuous improvement

It is not the focus of the regular assessments on mistakes but rather as a platform for growth. Whenever students receive their progress, they know what went wrong and how to make it better. Thus, it grows into an ever-improving mindset where continuous learning is respected rather than that of merely an attainment.

Assessments at MIDHA GURU are supposed to make the students very embracing about learning. There could never be an assessment without one considering it a step on the road to mastery, and work with the student to see improvement with every test.

Conclusion

Regular evaluation measures only knowledge but is a very effective tool for continuous improvement. Such evaluations provide the students in classes 6-10 with the opportunity to direct their academics. Because they get the regular feedback. It enhances the self-confidence of the students and incites active learning. Hence, the academic success and uniform progress are ensured through cooperation between teachers and students.

MIDHA GURU focuses on the idea that regular and planned assessments are necessary to evaluate for the student. So, our assessment procedure focuses on controlled steps contributing to student progress and regular effective study skills.

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