CBSE students outperform rest of India in academic assessment: NCERT survey
New Delhi: Students of schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have outperformed their peers from other educational boards across India in academic proficiency, particularly at the middle and secondary levels, according to the Paraksh Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
The nationwide study, as cited by The New Indian Express on Friday, assessed students from Grades 3, 6, and 9. While CBSE students performed on par with the national average at the primary level, a marked improvement was observed in higher classes. In Grade 6, CBSE students outperformed the national average by 13 percentage points in mathematics (59% vs 46%) and by 11 points in language (68% vs 57%).
At the Grade 9 level, where 1.73 lakh students were surveyed, 69% of CBSE students were proficient in language compared to the national average of 54%. In mathematics, the figure was 47% against a 37% national average, with nine percentage points lead in both science and social science as well.
Within the CBSE system, students from Kerala and Goa showed significantly higher proficiency levels, while those from Puducherry and Sikkim were among the lowest performers, data cited by TNIE shows.
The survey also highlighted concerns about school environments. About 19% of CBSE students reported being teased, 22% felt excluded, 19% faced threats, and 21% experienced physical bullying. The report emphasised the urgent need to create a “safe and friendly school environment.”
Regarding inclusivity, only 32% of schools were found to offer assistive devices. The report called for enhanced peer support and sensitisation initiatives to foster inclusive classroom environments.
On skill education, the report noted that although 41% of CBSE schools offer skill-based courses for Grade 9 and above, only 65% of students opt for them. It recommended greater collaboration with industries and sector skill councils to make such courses more aspirational and industry-relevant.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
