ASER

A new study assesses the reliability of both National Achievement Survey and ASER data, and makes recommendations on how they can be improved.

The Indian education system needs to move towards testing conceptual understanding rather than rote learning in its board exams.

How does one interpret the annual ASER results, where Grade V children can't read a Grade II textbook in their local language? Is it because of poor teaching in schools or is there something to the vernacular we are missing?

Getting early childhood education right is critical to improving learning outcomes later in life.

When we look at learning outcomes for children, we only look at standardised tests, ignoring any indigenous knowledge, language, or problem solving strategies they might have.

A study examined the effects of midday meal schemes on learning outcomes to find a steady increase in test scores initially, after which the effects 'taper off'.

While ASER 2018 shows a big gap in learning outcomes in private and public schools, many commentators who jump to conclusions about the state of public education make a fundamental analytical mistake.

In this video, Dr Rukmini Banerji shares her insights on the challenges of assessing learning outcomes, the role of applied research, and the importance of evaluation.

The growing concern about India’s public secondary schools warrants the exploration of approaches that prioritise learning over schooling.