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@article{185231,
        author = {Mr. JIGNESH JAMANBHAI KHUNT and Ms. HETAL JIGNESH KHUNT and Dr. DHARMESH A. VAGHELA and Mr. VIJAYBHAI KARABHAI MODHWADIYA},
        title = {Evolution of Formative Assessment in Mathematics for Grades 6-8: From GCERT's Form A to PARAKH's Holistic Progress Card},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {4236-4238},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185231},
        abstract = {This research paper analyzes the historical evolution of formative assessment in mathematics education for grades 6-8 in Gujarat, India. The study examines the transition from GCERT's Form A to PARAKH's Holistic Progress Card (HPC) through the lens of National Achievement Survey (NAS) data from 2017 and 2021. The NAS 2021 results reveal a concerning decline in mathematics performance, with Gujarat's average score dropping from 47% (2017) to 36% (2021), and 74% of students performing at or below basic level. The paper investigates the limitations of traditional assessment methods and explores the potential of innovative frameworks like PARAKH's 360-degree assessment model to address these challenges through comprehensive, student-centric evaluation approaches.},
        keywords = {Formative Assessment, Mathematics Education, PARAKH, GCERT, Holistic Progress Card, National Achievement Survey, Educational Evaluation.},
        month = {December},
        }