poojanagpal

Doctoral student @CEMA_Usyd | 16 yrs in educational assessments | Rasch, psychometrics, capacity building in student assessments

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

India’s exams are shifting to “competency-based”. But without teacher assessment literacy, we risk old rote habits in new formats.
My op-ed in the Illustrated Daily News on why this capacity is the missing link in reform:
https://t.co/x3MvL4q3M5
#Studentassessment #ExamReform

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert @indranibhaduri @CEMA_USyd 3/3 To deepen impact, #PARAKH2024 must:
-Triangulate outcomes with contextual variables
-Standardize scoring & reporting across cycles
-Tailor dashboards to users
-Build transparency in tools & analysis
Better data → better decisions → better learning.
@CSF_India @CEMA_Usyd

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert @indranibhaduri 2/3 Don’t treat #PARAKH2024 as a one-off snapshot.
Focus on building capacity for data literacy to interpret trends, link data to action, and track improvements over time.
Data is only powerful when it’s understood at all levels—from cluster to classroom.
@CSF_India @CEMA_Usyd

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert 2/2 Other strong performers:
-Rajasthan – regular competency-based #assessments with feedback loops
-Punjab – FLN-focused teacher training & TLMs
-Kerala – early NEP adoption + strong public system
Systemic intent + classroom support = real impact.
#PARAKH2024 #NIPUNBharat

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert 1/2 Uttar Pradesh stands out in #PARAKH2024—Grade 3 scores rose ~10 points in Language & Math since 2021.
Key drivers: district-led #NIPUNBharat planning, peer mentoring, local reviews.
When political will meets classroom focus, progress follows.
@CSF_India #FLN

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India 3/3 What’s promising? States are using #assessment #data to act, aligning insights with classroom support.
The next phase must strengthen coherence across curriculum, pedagogy & assessment—not just at foundational stage, but beyond.
@CSF_India #PARAKH2024 #Education

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India 2/3 But sustaining learning beyond Class 3 is the next big hurdle.
The drop in scores by Class 6 & 9 suggests that early gains aren’t being reinforced.
It’s not a setback—it’s a signal. FLN needs continuity through the middle years.
#NIPUNBharat #PARAKH2024

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert @indranibhaduri 3/3 Foundational learning isn’t the finish line,it’s the launchpad.
#PARAKH2024 reminds us that early gains must be nurtured through prep & middle stages.
With aligned instruction, responsive assessments, and timely support, we can sustain progress where it matters most.

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert @indranibhaduri 2/3 Students who were in Gr 3 during the '21 cycle entered Gr 6 in '24.
We can’t compare cohorts directly but the learning drop is hard to ignore.
What’s breaking down in transition from foundational to middle years?
We need to monitor nt just outcomes, but learning continuity.

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India (2/2) Most school exams stopped at marks.
#PARAKH2024 goes further—it diagnoses why learners are struggling and guides action.
A shift from ranking students to supporting them.
From scorecards to system response.
That’s assessment for equity and improvement.
@CSF_India

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India (1/2) Back in school, assessments felt like memory marathons—fact-packed, mark-focused, and high-stakes.
Rarely were we asked how we think or why something works.
#PARAKH2024 flips that script:
Can learners reason? Read deeply? Solve real problems?
@CSF_India #AssessmentReform

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert @CEMA_USyd By assessing real competencies, not just syllabus coverage #PARAKH2024 ensures students can apply what they learn.
It shifts focus from memorizing to meaning-making, from grade labels to growth.
That’s how equity and deep learning come together.
#NEP2020 @CSF_India

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@CSF_India @parakh_ncert The shift from testing gradewise outcomes to stage-wise competencies reflects how learning happens.
#PARAKH2024 aligns with #NEP2020 assessing what learners are ready for, not just what grade they're in.
A step toward equity, flexibility, and real #learning.
@CSF_India @CEMA_Usyd

[Central Square Foundation @CSF_India]

📌1 hour to go for our #TwitterChat on the theme ‘Decoding the Pulse of School Education: Reflections from PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024’.

With our expert panelists @poojangpl @anustup_nayak @Anuraag_Shukla @MadhukarBanuri @ritesoulsurfer.

Stay tuned! 🕔

Do join us using #PARAKH2024 - like, RT and ask questions!

@parakh_ncert @indranibhaduri

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

Looking forward to unpacking insights from @parakh_ncert’s Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024. What are the data telling us about learning trends, equity gaps, and priorities for reform? Join the #TwitterChat hosted by @CSF_India 5-6 PM IST tomorrow. @CEMA_USyd

[Central Square Foundation @CSF_India]

📌 Happening tomorrow: Join us tomorrow for an exciting #TwitterChat on reflections and insights from the @parakh_ncert Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024.

5 - 6 PM IST tomorrow, on CSF's X handle.

With experts: @poojangpl @anustup_nayak @Anuraag_Shukla @MadhukarBanuri @ritesoulsurfer | @CEMA_USyd @brhat_in @lfe_ed @eistudy1
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@indranibhaduri | #PARAKH2024 #FoundationHaiSahi #NCERT #Education

[Central Square Foundation @CSF_India]

The @parakh_ncert (PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan) 2024 brings #India closer to evidence-led education reform, highlighting how students are learning and where progress is taking root.

A key finding: Grade 3 learners are outperforming higher grades, reflecting early gains from the #NIPUNBharat Mission. 📈

🗓️ Meet our panellists for our #TwitterChat this Thursday, 17 July, as they unpack the insights, discuss what’s working and explore its impact in the classrooms.

Join the conversation on X using #PARAKH2024.

@poojangpl @anustup_nayak @Anuraag_Shukla @MadhukarBanuri @ritesoulsurfer

#FLN #NEP2020 #ViksitBharat #NCERT #Education #FoundationalLearning #StudentLearning

[poojanagpal @poojangpl]

@indranibhaduri Lovely !