Yesterday, the six-monthly summative assessment for students of classes VI to IX began at 10 am. More than half a million students from 20,636 educational institutions participated in this new evaluation system.
On the first day, Class VI students were tested in Bengali, Class VII in Religion, Class VIII in Life and Livelihood, and Class IX in History and Social Science. This is the first time all students sat for the same question paper together under the new curriculum.
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) prepared the questions, which were available for download from the Naipunya app three hours before the exam. However, some teachers faced difficulties using the app and accessing the questions on time.
Despite these challenges, NCTB Chairman Prof. Mashiuzzaman expressed hope that the students would enjoy the assessment. He also mentioned that detailed instructions were provided to ensure a smooth process.
Unfortunately, there were reports of the question papers being leaked on social media the day before the exam. NCTB is investigating this issue and plans to take appropriate action.
The new evaluation system has been under development for two years and was finalized on July 1. Although the late approval meant not all aspects could be fully implemented, the NCTB believes the current structure is effective.
Students were required to bring essential items like pens, pencils, and textbooks, while schools provided other materials. The new curriculum, implemented in 2023, aims to enhance the learning experience and will continue to roll out in other classes over the next few years.
