NCERT to assess Class 3 students' basic learning abilities

The National Council of Educational Research and Training will conduct the Foundational Learning Study to assess and strengthen the basic learning competencies of Delhi students at the Grade 3 level of the current academic year, a statement said.

The Delhi State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) informed that the study is tentatively scheduled to be held during February, March 2026 in selected, sampled schools. The list of participating schools will be shared in advance.

The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) is aimed at gaining a clear picture of how students have acquired basic reading, writing and numeracy skills by the end of the foundational stage, the statement said.

It is a joint effort of SCERT and NCERT, the statement said.

In view of the preparations, NCERT has provided sample assessment tasks in Hindi and English to help teachers and students get acquainted with the assessment format and process.

Principals and heads of schools have been instructed to ensure that Class 3 teachers familiarise students with these sample activities to enhance their understanding and preparedness, as per the SCERT.

It indicated that schools were also instructed to expose students to numerous practice questions consistent with the shared sample tasks in order to help students become familiar and consolidate their basic skills.

It deeply felt that the co, operation of schools would be indispensable for the smooth and efficient implementation of the study as well as for the initiation of strong foundational learning outcomes among students.

While explaining the nature of the activity, NCERT clarified that the FLS is not an examination or test. It is a diagnostic survey and does not involve grading or giving certificates to individual students, nor does it function as a rating or giving certificates to schools.

The results are used to guide policy changes, make teachers' work better, and develop foundational education in line with the National Education Policy 2020.