Question- What is the purpose of continuous and comprehensive evaluation?

Ans.

CCE attempts to minimise fear and anxiety among learners about examination and evaluation. CCE emphasizes evaluation as a process in place of an event. It helps learners, parents and teachers in the following ways :

(a) CCE reduces stress and anxiety which often builds up among the young students during and after the examination.

(b) It reduces the drop out rate as there will be less fear and anxiety among learners related to their school performance.

(c) It contributes to the holistic development of learners.

(d) Learners get more time to develop their interests, hobbies, personalities through CCE.

(e) It promotes a learner friendly environment and thus optimises student's learning.

(f) CCE is used as an instrument for preparing learners for future life by making them physically fit, mentally alert, emotionally balanced and socially adjusted.

(g) In CCE, the greater focus is given on learning rather than on conducting tests and examination.

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