What is the no-detention policy?
Do you think exams are fun? Probably not! They're stressful, and most people don't like them (except maybe the class topper!) The Right to Education (RTE) Act, under its no-detention policy, said that students from classes 1 to 8 could not fail a grade or be kicked out of school. The act said no student could be detained up to Class 8.
This rule was made because it's believed that kids learn better when they're not worried about passing or failing exams. But the government decided to change this rule. Now, schools can detain students in Classes 5 and 8 if they fail an annual exam twice.
After the rule change, state governments can decide whether to continue the no-detention policy. The Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DoE) has decided to end this policy.
What have they said regarding this policy?
The rules for classes 5 and 8 have changed. Now, students in these classes have to pass all subjects and get a certain minimum score in mid-term and final exams.
If a student fails a subject, they can take the exam again. But if they still don't pass, they will stay in the same class and not be promoted to the next grade. The DoE has told all schools in Delhi to follow these new rules. Students in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 still cannot be held back.
Why was this policy removed?
Some experts think that students did not work hard in school because they knew they would go to the next grade anyway. This made them not take their education seriously. Even some teachers became lazy in doing their jobs.
What did we learn from this article?
We know exams can be hard, but they're important for learning. They show what you know and where you can do better. Think of it like challenges in a video game that help you improve.
So, don't worry too much about exams. They're a part of your learning journey, which will help you grow and get better.
