ASER 2024 Report: Key Findings and Insights
The ASER 2024 report presents an analysis of children's schooling status and foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills across rural India, showing significant recovery post-pandemic.
Key Findings
- Reading Proficiency:
- The proportion of Class III children reading at a Class II level increased from 20.5% in 2022 to 27.1% in 2024.
- Class V children's reading levels improved from 42.8% in 2022 to 48.8% in 2024.
- Arithmetic Skills:
- Class III children able to perform subtraction rose to 33.7% in 2024, the highest in a decade.
- Class V students performing division improved to 30.7% in 2024, surpassing previous years.
Role of Government Schools
- Remarkable recovery in government schools, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in many areas.
- In Class III, government schools saw a 36.6% increase in subtraction skills, compared to 10.2% in private schools.
Factors Contributing to Improvement
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Emphasis on foundational skills played a crucial role.
- Systemic national push to improve learning outcomes for the first time.
State-wise Progress
- Uttar Pradesh:
- Class III reading levels in government schools rose from 16.4% in 2022 to 27.9% in 2024.
- Significant improvements in arithmetic skills and overall learning levels.
- Other States: States like Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra showed substantial progress post-pandemic.
Conclusion
The ASER 2024 report highlights a nationwide focus on improving FLN skills as set by the NEP, showcasing the collaborative efforts of diverse states in achieving educational goals.
