About Holistic Progress Card (HPC):

• HPC, developed by Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), a standard-setting body under the NCERT, for the foundational stage (Classes 1 and 2), preparatory stage (Classes 3 to 5), and middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), as per suggestions by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, marks a paradigm shift in assessing students' overall progress.
• HPC incorporates feedback from parents, classmates, and even self-evaluation by students. 
• The approach aims to provide a comprehensive view of students' academic performance, cognitive abilities, socio-emotional skills and creativity during class activities.
• HPC aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) to prioritise a learner-centric evaluation.
• Features:
  • HPC, will no longer depend on marks or grades to evaluate a student’s academic performance. Instead, it will rely on a 360-degree evaluation.
  • Under the HPC model, the students will be regularly assessed through class activities where they are not just passive learners but active agents.
    • The activities will prompt students to apply diverse skills and competencies that will demonstrate whether they have been able to grasp concepts. 
  • Teachers, thus, will be able to register the strengths of a student, such as their ability to “collaborate”, “follow instructions”, show “creativity” or “empathy”, etc.
  • Similarly, weaknesses like “lack of attention”, “peer pressure”, “lack of preparation” will help teachers identify areas where students need help.
  • A key feature of the HPC is that students will have a say too, evaluating their own as well as their classmates’ performance. 
    • It encourages students to reflect on their progress through statements such as "I learned something new" or "I expressed my creativity."
  • At the middle stage (Classes 6 to 8), students are prompted to set academic and personal goals. 
  • An "ambition card" allows students to outline their aspirations, areas for improvement, and the necessary skills and habits to fulfill their ambitions.
  • The HPC seeks to involve parents in the learning process, integrating their insights on homework, classroom engagement, and balancing screen time with extracurricular activities.
  • Peer evaluation is also a key element, with students assessing their classmates' contributions to activities.
• Benefits:
  • The HPC goes beyond numerical grades, focusing on descriptive and analytical evaluations that encompass academic achievements as well as the development of critical skills in a child. 
  • It promotes a shift from summative to formative assessment, fostering competency-based evaluation and holistic growth.