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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules were published on December 16, 2024.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules were published on December 16, 2024.
True
Children may be expelled from school if they do not pass the examination in Class V or VIII.
Children may be expelled from school if they do not pass the examination in Class V or VIII.
False
Regular examinations will be conducted in Class V and VIII at the beginning of each academic year.
Regular examinations will be conducted in Class V and VIII at the beginning of each academic year.
False
The assessments for examinations and re-examinations will focus primarily on rote memorization.
The assessments for examinations and re-examinations will focus primarily on rote memorization.
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Parents and guardians can be involved in guiding children who have been withheld from promotion.
Parents and guardians can be involved in guiding children who have been withheld from promotion.
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A list of withheld children is maintained by the class teacher.
A list of withheld children is maintained by the class teacher.
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Children will have a maximum of two months to reappear for re-examination after the declaration of results.
Children will have a maximum of two months to reappear for re-examination after the declaration of results.
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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules were made under the Right to Education Act of 2009.
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules were made under the Right to Education Act of 2009.
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Study Notes
Ministry of Education Notification
- The Ministry of Education, New Delhi, issued a notification on December 16, 2024
- The notification pertains to the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Act 35 of 2009).
- The notification amends the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010.
- This includes a new Part 5 added to the existing rules.
Amendments to the Rules
- Part 5-A: This new part details the procedures for stopping a child from advancing to the next class level (5th and 8th classes).
- A child who fails to meet promotion criteria will be given an opportunity to retake the examination within two months of evaluation announcement.
- If there is a second failure, the child is retained.
- The teacher is mandated to guide students and parents during retention. Evaluation gaps and remedial measures are also noted.
- The headmaster is responsible for monitoring the student's progress and providing support.
- Assessment is competency-based, not rote-learning.
- Students aren't expelled until completing their primary education.
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Description
This quiz covers the recent amendments to the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, as notified by the Ministry of Education on December 16, 2024. Focus areas include the new procedures for student retention and evaluation criteria for classes 5 and 8. Test your understanding of these important updates!
