About SEAS
The State Educational Achievement Survey - PARAKH stands as a robust, all-encompassing assessment program meticulously crafted to gauge the educational process block level. This endeavor, driven by a commitment to broaden societal involvement, orchestrates a pivotal shift in assessment methodologies, transitioning from district to block levels. This strategic move magnifies sample sizes per state, strategically aimed at rectifying performance gaps and refining policy frameworks to cater to distinct block-level requirements. SEAS 2023, meticulously conducted on November 3rd, targeted students in grades III, VI, and IX. The survey's focal point lay in assessing competencies at the end of the foundational, preparatory, and middle stages of education, with a concentrated emphasis on Language and Mathematics skills. Impressively, a total of 7466 blocks were assessed, underlining the vast scale of this initiative.
The major objective of State Educational Achievement Survey being mapping a baseline of competencies at the end of foundational, preparatory and middle at the Block level. It also places a premium on ensuring the validity and comparability of assessment results across successive surveys. Additionally, the survey diligently collects background data via questionnaires to comprehensively discern the factors influencing educational outcomes, providing indispensable insights for evidence-driven policymaking. Furthermore, it champions the cause of teacher training at the close of each stage, advocating for "Competency-Based Assessment" methodologies. The integration of data gleaned from Pupil Questionnaires (PQ), Teacher Questionnaires (TQ), and School Questionnaires (SQ) serves as a cornerstone in conceptualizing learning competency achievements.
SEAS 2023 ambitiously spans three pivotal grades - III, VI, and IX - representing the foundational, preparatory, and middle stages of education. Focusing intently on Language and Mathematics, this wide-ranging assessment enables a comprehensive evaluation of students' academic strides throughout their educational journey. The comprehensive and meticulous State Educational Achievement Survey - PARAKH 2023, aimed at pivotal grade levels, is poised to deliver invaluable insights into the intricacies of the educational landscape at the block level, painting a vivid picture of educational progress and challenges.
Objectives:
State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 aims to achieve the following objectives
- Map the learning competencies to the student achievement at the block level at the end of each stage (foundational, preparatory and middle) in grades 3, 6, and 9 in Language and Mathematics.
- Ensure the validity and comparability of assessment results with future surveys.
- Gather background data through questionnaires to understand the factors influencing educational outcomes.
- Provide insights to educational policymakers for evidence-based decision-making.
- Providing impetus for teacher’s training at the end of each stage (preparatory, foundation, and middle) in “Competency Based Assessment”.
- Contextualize the achievement of learning competency with the help of background data collected through Pupil Questionnaire (PQ), Teacher Questionnaire (TQ) and School Questionnaire (SQ).
Scope:
State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 covers three grades: 3, 6, and 9, representing the foundational, preparatory, and middle stages of education. The assessment focuses on two major subjects: Language and Mathematics. This coverage allows for a comprehensive assessment of students' academic progress at various stages of their education. This comprehensive State Educational Achievement Survey - PARAKH 2023, targeting students in key grades, will provide valuable insights into the educational landscape at the block level.
Assessment Materials:
The assessment materials for State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 are organized into booklets based on grade levels and three questionnaire PQ, TQ and SQ:
Assessment Methodology:
State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 employs a pen-paper-based assessment approach with OMR technology for data capture and analysis. Students mark their responses on the provided answer sheets, which are then processed using OMR technology to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data handling. Sample data is checked and validated at school level, block level, district level and state level to ensure quality control.