SAFAL assessment framework: On the first anniversary of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched SAFAL (Structured Assessment For Analysing Learning), a competency-based assessment for grades 3, 5 and 8 introduced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

According to a press release issued by CBSE, SAFAL will be used to assess the progress of foundational skills and basic learning outcomes among students.

 

PM Modi launches SAFAL Assessment Framework for CBSE Students

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched SAFAL initiative of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on July 29, 2021, on the occasion of the first anniversary of National Education Policy (NEP).
  • SAFAL stands for Structured Assessment For Analysing Learning.
  • SAFAL is a competency-based assessment programme for grades 3, 5 and 8 introduced by the CBSE, to assess the progress of foundational skills and basic learning outcomes among students. 
  • This SAFAL initiative is in line with Para 4.40 of the National Education Policy 2020 which recommends that, for the benefit of students, parents, teachers, principals, and the entire schooling system in planning improvements to schools and teaching-learning processes, all students will take school examinations in Grades 3, 5 and 8 which would test achievement of basic learning outcomes, through assessment of core concepts along with relevant higher-order skills and application of knowledge in real-life situations, rather than rote memorization.
  • SAFAL will be conducted on a pilot basis in CBSE schools during the academic year 2021-22, in key curricular areas of Language, Mathematics, and EVS, Science.

How will it impact results?

SAFAL results will not be used in any manner by schools for the promotion of students to the next grade.

When and how will it be conducted?

SAFAL will be conducted on a pilot basis in CBSE schools for students in Grades 3, 5 and 8 during the academic year 2021-22, in key curricular areas of Language, Mathematics, and EVS, Science.

CBSE has invited affiliated schools to participate in SAFAL 2021-22.

The details on the assessment and registration for SAFAL will be released on the CBSE website in due course of time.