Telangana Recognised School Managements Association calls for retention of CGPA grading system

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Hyderabad: The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association, (TRSMA), an association of private budget schools, on Friday advocated retention of the grading system (CGPA) in the examinations, considering its significant benefits for students’ mental well-being and holistic development.

TRSMA caretaker president Sadula Madhusudhan said the CGPA system has proven to be a child-friendly assessment model, which reduces the stress and pressure associated with high-stakes exams. It allows students to focus on learning rather than chasing marks, thereby fostering a balanced approach to academics.

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The State government on Wednesday announced its decision to replace the current CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) system with a marks-based assessment pattern from the academic year 2024-25.

Supporting the government’s decision to remove the 20 per cent weightage for internal assessments, the TRSMA called for retention of the CGPA system alongside the proposed reforms to strike a balance between simplifying assessments and ensuring student well-being.

The CGPA enables students to focus on concept-based learning and skill development, and transitioning to a purely marks-based system could reintroduce unnecessary stress, leading to anxiety and burnout among students, he said. “Removing the grading system may limit the scope for recognizing students’ diverse capabilities,” he added.