Question : CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION SYSTEM

(a) whether the Government has introduced Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system in schools and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has given any training or orientation to teachers for effective implementation of the CCE system and if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, whether the Government proposes to conduct orientation programme for teachers in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has received any representation seeking scrapping of CCE system in schools, and if so, the response of the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): Yes, Madam. The Government has introduced Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) System in schools in all States/UTs. The CCE is mandated at elementary education level by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has also mandated a CCE system in all schools affiliated to it.

(b) & (c): The Government has provided training on CCE to teachers in Government Schools, as a part of their annual in-service training programme while the CBSE has supported its affiliated schools.

(d): The government has received representation against the “no detention” component of the CCE. A Sub- Committee of the Central Advisory Board on Education, has examined the matter and submitted its report.