The National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCC) has given its final approval to the long-awaited evaluation method for primary and secondary students under the new curriculum.
In a meeting at the Secretariat on Monday, the NCCC finalized the method, marking a significant step forward in educational reform. Prof Moshiuzzaman, acting chairman of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), told the Dhaka Tribune that this new evaluation system will effectively reduce students’ dependency on rote memorization.
The new evaluation method consists of two parts: 65% will be based on written exams and 35% on activity-based assessments. The activity-based segment includes assignments, presentations, research, demonstrations, problem-solving, and planning. Written exam questions will be linked to these activities, and each exam will have a duration of five hours.
Despite the changes, the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam will retain its name and will continue to be administered by education boards. Annually, students will be assessed through a test, with results displayed using symbols such as triangles, squares, or circles instead of traditional marks.
The new curriculum, introduced last year, is currently being implemented in grades one to three of primary school and grades six to nine of secondary school. The government also introduced the new curriculum for grades one, six, and seven last year. This year, it has been extended to include grades two, three, eight, and nine. The curriculum will be rolled out to grades five and ten in 2025, grade eleven in 2026, and grade twelve in 2027.
