NAS 2024 - PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 Guidelines, Exam Pattern

NAS 2024 - PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 Guidelines, Exam Pattern. Rc.No. ESE02-11021/176/2024-SCERT Part(1) -Dt:29/10/2024. Instructions for Concluding Field Investigator Training for PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 – Instructions – Issued.

NAS 2024 - PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 Guidelines, Exam Pattern

NAS 2024 - PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 Guidelines, Exam Pattern

Sub: Instructions for Concluding Field Investigator Training for PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 – Instructions – Issued.,

Ref: 
1 Email Received from Prof.Indrani Bhaduri, CEO, PARAKH 2024, NCERT, Delhi, Dt.24.10.2024
2 Rc.No.ESE02-11021/176/2024-SCERT, Dt.23.10.2024 of Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.

All District Educational officers, Principal DIETs and all the DLCs who are appointed for PARAK 2024 are requested to read and follow the instruction given hereunder.

In preparation for the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 scheduled on December 4, all District-Level Coordinators (DLCs) and District-Level Master Trainers (DLMTs) are directed as follows:

1. Nomination of Field Investigators (FIs): DLCs must complete the FI nomination ensuring all details of venue and dates are included and send the details in the format already communicated (also attached here) to the diksha@apschooledu.in on or before 04- 11-2024 so as to update the same in the Google Sheet shared by PARAKH.

2. FI Training Workshops: DLMTs are responsible for organizing in- person workshops for Field Investigators, with DLC supervision. Ensure that all FIs are trained according to the guidelines outlined in the PARAKH Operational Manual.

1. Use of Operational Guidelines: All participants should reference the PARAKH Operational Guidelines & Training Manual available at https://ncert.nic.in/parakh/pdf/OPERATIONAL_GUIDELINES.pdf (also enclosed). All personnel involved in training and implementation should familiarize themselves with this manual.

3. Monitoring and Attendance: SLMTs are encouraged to attend sessions physically, and SLCs may participate online or offline to monitor training quality.

4. Compliance with Training Norms: Training expenses will follow NCERT norms or the State’s specifc guidelines. Remuneration and allowances are to be disbursed as per approved rates.

This ofce mandates strict adherence to these instructions to ensure effective implementation of the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024.

Operational Guidelines NAS 2024 - Parakh Rashtriya Sarvekshan

Roles and Functions of Different Institutions/Functionaries involved in survey

Team Structure
The PARAKH, Rashtriya Sarvekshan, 2024 operates through a structured hierarchy of roles and responsibilities. 

At the national level, PARAKH NCERT and CBSE, jointly led by the Ministry of Education, leads the PARAKH, Rashtriya Sarvekshan at the national level while at the state level SPDs/SCERTs/SIEs/DIETs will providing the necessary guidance and support for its implementation at district level. The roles and functions of each of the institutions / functionaries have been explained and defined in this manual.


RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARAKH NCERT
The national leadership for the implementation of the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan is spearheaded jointly by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the PARAKH, NCERT. The pivotal role in executing the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan on a national scale is entrusted to National Assessment Centre PARAKH. The CEO & head of PARAKH assumes the position of National Coordinator, receiving support from NCERT's faculty and project staff. The roles and functions of the national team are to:
  • 1. Hold consultations at national level to finalize the objective, policy decisions and design; develop sampling framework and manual.
  • 2. Hold consultations with state institutions to reach an agreement and inform the assessment criteria and development of assessment framework;
  • 3. Build capacity at the State/UT level by training a cadre of State Level Master Trainers. The State Level Master Trainers will in turn train the district level functionaries for implementation of PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024;
  • 4. PARAKH in consultation with State Level Coordinators will appoint PARAKH -District level coordinators (DLCs) for the training of field investigators.
  • 5. Develop the survey tools (Achievement Tests; Questionnaires – Pupil (PQ), Teacher (TQ) and School (SQ); OMR sheets; Operational Guidelines-cum-Training Manual; and student sampling protocol as per the agreed assessment framework;
  • 6. Facilitate translation and linguistic control of tests in Hindi and regional languages (Medium of Instruction) with the help of States;
  • 7. Conduct field trial, review and quality assurance of PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 tests and questionnaires;
  • 8. Draw the sample and provide the list of sampled and replacement schools for each district to all States/UTs for the main survey with the help of DDG (stats);
  • 9. Develop National, State and District Report Card (DRC) templates;
  • 10. Establish a Control room at the National Assessment Centre PARAKH to:
  • 11. Address all queries related to PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 within 24 hours with documentation.
  • 12. Be functional for 24 hours, five days before the day of the Assessment.
  • 13. Respond to queries received at parakh.nac@gmail.com .
  • 14. Monitor test administration in the schools on the day of Assessment; National Level Observers & experts for evidencing PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan shall be appointed by Ministry of Education and PARAKH -NCERT.
  • 15. Develop District, State and National Reports and Policy briefs;
  • 16. Develop an action plan to facilitate implementation of quality interventions based on PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 findings.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CBSE

The CBSE will work as Test Administrator and will be responsible for printing & logistics of Assessment Tools as per the blue print provided by PARAKH-NCERT and operational aspects of the Sarvekshan.
1. The CBSE will undertake appointment, training & payment of -
  • • Regional Coordinators (RCs) from amongst the Regional Directors/officers to coordinate with PARAKH State Authorities (SLC, DLC- PARAKH) for appointment & training of DLCs – CBSE for smooth conduct of the Sarvekshan.
  • • The District Level Coordinators (DLCs)-CBSE for each district from amongst the Principals of CBSE Affiliated schools for coordination with the Regional Coordinators, DLC-PARAKH & appointment & Training of Observers as well as for safe storage and distribution/collection of the Sarvekshan materials.
  • • The Observers in each school under Sarvekshan from amongst the Principals, Vice-Principals & Teaching Staff of CBSE Affiliated Schools to be appointed by DLCs-CBSE and responsible for assisting the smooth conduct & monitoring of Sarvekshan.
  • • Board Representative from amongst from the officials of the Board, other educational/Administrative bodies as well as Principals/Vice Principals & Teaching staff of CBSE Affiliated Schools and responsible for fair conduct of Sarvekshan.2. The CBSE will also be making the logistic arrangement of the Sarvekshan tools and collection of post conduct Sarvekshan materials.

3. The National Assessment Centre PARAKH will provide expert support to CBSE for proofreading survey questionnaires in multiple languages, ensuring accuracy and quality.

4. The CBSE will manage the printing of OMR sheets, survey questionnaire booklets, and other necessary formats.

5. Planning and organization of printing will be done according to the medium of instruction and student numbers in sampled schools, based on a list provided by DDG (Stats).

6. The CBSE will oversee the appointment of Resource Centre Custodians to ensure secure handling of materials.

7. The CBSE will also appoint, train and make payment to the Regional Coordinators (RCs), Observers, District Level Coordinators (DLCs-CBSE)/custodians and Board representatives for smooth conduct of Sarvekshan.

8. Scanning of OMR sheets and maintaining data secrecy after the conduct of the survey and provide Data to the PARAKH-NCERT in the desired format for further processing at their end.

9. CBSE will serve as a national-level observer during the final survey, Monitoring the administration of the test in the sampled schools at district level on the day of Assessment.

10. CBSE will ensure packaging of the survey material (Packets of Achievement Tests should be sealed separately) as per medium of instruction verified for each sample school as on next page :


RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATES/UTs- SCERT/SIEs

1. Finalizing the translations of booklets & questionnaires.

2. Finalizing the list of Master Trainers at the State level.

3. Finalizing the list of DLCs/Master Trainers at the District level.

4. Issue instructions to DLCs-PARAKH & Schools to ensure support in Sarvekshan

5. Extend required support to CBSE in the conduct of the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 including establishment of RCC and nomination of DLC-CBSE & observers in remote & difficult geographical districts/areas/terrains where the CBSE does not have adequate representation. The payment to these functionaries will however be made by CBSE.

6. Finalizing the list of Field Investigators (FIs).

7. Training of DLCs in collaboration with PARAKH.

8. Training of FIs in collaboration by DLCs (trained by PARAKH)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATES/UTs- SAMAGRA SHIKSHA

The state level coordinators will be SPD, Samagra Shiksha and Director SCERT/ Principal SIE. The state level coordinators will appoint State Level co-coordinator/Master trainer for smooth functioning of the survey.

1. SPD Samagra Shiksha will be responsible for timely release of funds as and when required.

2. SPD Samagra Shiksha will coordinate in training of District Level Coordinators for each district with SCERT.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICT LEVEL COORDINATORs (DLCs- PARAKH)

1. Extend required support to CBSE in the conduct of the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 including nomination of DLC-CBSE & observers in remote & difficult geographical districts/areas/terrains where the CBSE does not have adequate representation. The payment to these functionaries will however be made by CBSE.

2. Ensure that school wise bundle containing the required PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan test material (Test and questionnaires) is safely handed over to observers of sampled schools before 3 days of the Day of the Assessment.

3. Ensure that a confidentiality agreement letter signed by the observer before handing over the PARAKH, Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 test material.

4. Ensure that at least 15 additional field investigators were trained and stand ready in case of absence of selected Field Investigators.

5. Ensure that all the selected Field Investigators attend the training workshop for test administration. Only those FIs who have attended the training workshop can visit the sampled schools for Survey activities.

6. The training of Field Investigators is aimed to explain in detail the procedure to administer the test, selection procedure of section and students (if there are more than one section in a class and more than 30 students in a section/class), sitting plan, distribution of tools and their administration.

7. Explain that the teacher questionnaire has to be filled up by all the concerned subject teachers teaching sampled students (if a teacher is teaching more than one subject then he/she has to fill only one teacher questionnaire) and the school questionnaire by the Head Teacher/principal of the school.

8. Disburse payment as per State/NCERT norms to the Field Investigators immediately after receiving the bills & vouchers in original and after completion of the assigned task satisfactorily.

9. Share the detailed statement of expenditure with bills and vouchers in original and a brief survey report (field administration) to the State Coordinator (SCERT)

10. Ensure the implementation of all the processes for PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan in the state as per the checklist provided.

11. Ensure all survey material, used and unused is kept securely at least for three months.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISTRICT LEVEL COORDINATOR (DLC-CBSE)

The DLC-CBSE is a key functionary responsible for ensuring the smooth conduct of the PARAKH RASHTRIYA SARVEKSHAN-2024 at the district level. The DLC-CBSE acts as a liaison between the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Regional Coordinators (RCs), Observers, and Board Representatives as well as the DLC-PARAKH (to be appointed by PARAKH-NCERT) & other state functionaries appointed for the survey.

Pre-Examination Duties

1. Appointment of Observers from amongst VP/PGT/TGT/PRT of CBSE affiliated schools/other academic institutions having absolute integrity including some additional number of observers identified & trained to meet any shortfall due to sudden unavailability of observers already appointed to cover different Blocks/areas of the district for sample schools survey.

2. Conduct of multiple online training sessions & one offline briefing meeting at the school for Training (Online/Offline) of Observers.

3. Act as the main point of contact between Regional Coordinators, CBSE & Observers in the district also to coordinate with DLC-PARAKH to be appointed by PARAKH – NCERT.

4. Organize and convene a mandatory pre-Survey briefing meeting at school on 3rd December, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

5. Coordinate with the Regional Coordinator, Observers, and Board Representatives to discuss survey procedures and disseminate necessary information & training.

6. Ensure the presence of all key personnel such as all Observers & Board Representatives in the meeting where observers are informed about their sample schools, FIs and also once again about their role & responsibilities.

7. Provide detailed information about the custodian of the confidential materials to the observer and brief about transportation of materials on the day of survey.

8. Informed all the observers about their sample school, venue & time of distribution and collection of survey material.

Survey Day Duties (4th December 2024)

1. Oversee the distribution of survey materials to the respective examination centres through observers. Please ensure that material distribution starts early in the morning of the day of survey, so that observer may collect material and reach the sample school in time.

2. Ensure coordinate so that these materials are handled & transported securely and are delivered on time by observers.

3. Ensure that all preparations are in place to start the survey on time at all centres.

4. Supervise the conduct of the survey and provide assistance as required to other functionaries.

5. Address any issues or concerns promptly to ensure a smooth examination process.

Post-Examination Duties

1. Collection back of the survey material as per packing instructions from the observers after the survey.

2. Oversee the packing and sealing of all examination materials after the collection of the survey as per instructions.

3. Ensure the secured handover of sealed materials to the designated CBSE officials/ agencies as per instruction to be conveyed in due course of time.

4. One sticker to be pasted on the trunk in which material is to be brought back the OMR Sheets from DLC-CBSE.

5. Ensure that ONLY the OMR and observation tools such as control sheet, monitoring Proforma & filed notes for observers & field Investigator (FIs) are sent to CBSE, when collected by CBSE official/agency to kept in trunk (s) and keys to these keys to be handed over to the Board Representative on duty.

6. Used/unused text booklets are not to be sent to CBSE & must be kept in safe custody till further instructions in this regard.

7. Submit a detailed report on the conduct of the survey to the CBSE through district note for DLC-CBSE.

8. Submit claims regarding remuneration as per CBSE norms.

9. Ensure that the personal details, photographs, signatures, Bank Details etc. are provided correctly.


General Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Regional Coordinators & CBSE-appointed Board Representative and cooperate with them in managing local-level requirements such as observer appointments, logistics, and security.

2. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all survey materials and processes.

3. Ensure that no sensitive information is shared or mishandled.

4. Make advance planning for transportation and distribution of examination materials to avoid delays in case of exigencies.

5. Keep the mobile number registered with Regional Coordinators & CBSE active and respond promptly to all instructions or updates provided via SMS or email or any other communication made.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF OBSERVERS AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL

The Observers have a vital role to play in ensuring the integrity and smooth functioning of the PARAKH RASHTRIYA SARVEKSHAN 2024. The primary responsibility of the observer is to monitor the assessment process in sampled schools and ensure adherence to the guidelines.

1. The observer for each school is appointed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). SLC/DLC-PARAKH is responsible for the nomination of observers in remote/difficult geographical districts/areas where CBSE does not have adequate representation.

2. On the day of the survey, the observer must report to the designated school, equipped with all necessary test materials, ensuring punctuality and preparedness.

3. The observer is responsible for ensuring that the survey is executed precisely in accordance with established protocols and guidelines, thereby maintaining a standardized process.

4. The observer must supervise the proper handling, administration, and secure collection of all test materials, ensuring that no discrepancies occur during this process.

5. The observer should coordinate closely with Field Investigators (FIs) and the District Level Coordinator (DLC) both prior to and on the day of the survey to ensure seamless communication and efficient execution.

6. Any irregularities, challenges, or issues encountered during the survey must be promptly reported to the DLC for immediate resolution.

7. The observer must report any district-level issues or important feedback to CBSE, facilitating necessary adjustments or improvements.

8. It is essential for the observer to ensure the integrity of data collection, storage, and reporting processes, safeguarding the accuracy and security of survey information. 9. The observer serves as a communication point between CBSE and district-level stakeholders, facilitating effective information flow and collaboration