Karnataka: Karnataka Abolishes Pass-Fail System for Third Language in Class 10; Grading System to be Implemented..
Karnataka: To alleviate the mounting academic pressure on Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) students in the state, S. Madhu Bangarappa, the Minister for School Education and Literacy, has announced several significant changes. He outlined these reforms during a press conference held following the Legislative Assembly session.
The Minister stated that, henceforth, the 'Third Language' subject in the SSLC examination will be placed under a grading system. Previously, 100 marks out of a total of 625 were allotted to the Third Language; however, the traditional 'pass or fail' system for this subject has now been abolished.
Third Language Marks Will Not Count Towards Final Results
Going forward, the marks obtained in the Third Language will not be included in the calculation of the final aggregate result. Instead, students will be assigned grades such as A, B, C, or D. This rule will apply to all Third Languages, including Hindi, Sanskrit, Tulu, Marathi, and Arabic. An official order regarding this matter is expected to be issued shortly.
Moral Science Subject to be Introduced for Students
The Minister also announced that a 'Moral Science' subject will be introduced for students starting from the current academic session. The government will provide free textbooks for this subject. The objective of this initiative is to foster moral values among students and to mold them into responsible citizens.
Proposal to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 16
The Minister further informed that a proposal to restrict social media usage for children under the age of 16 was tabled for discussion in the Legislative Assembly, where it received widespread support.
He emphasized that this is not solely the government's responsibility; parents, too, must monitor their children's mobile usage and regulate their online activities.
Changes to the Examination System and the Government's Objective
To mitigate examination-related stress, the government has implemented a system wherein examinations will be conducted three times a year. Under this system, students will have the opportunity to retain their best scores across these attempts.
The Minister reiterated that the government's primary objective is to strengthen government schools, maintain transparency, and provide relief to students from the anxiety associated with examinations. Through these reforms, efforts are underway to transform the education system into one that is more student-centric.
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