Maharashtra recorded a decline in student learning outcomes between 2017 and 2021 despite gains in school infrastructure, according to NITI Aayog’s report. NAS scores fell across Grades 3, 5 and 8 in language, mathematics, EVS, science and social science, raising concerns over foundational gaps, pandemic learning losses and pressure on the state education system overall.
Mumbai: State recorded a concerning decline in student learning outcomes in recent years, even as the state continues to improve school infrastructure, digital access, and enrollment indicators, according to findings given by Niti Aayog in the report 'School education system in India: Temporal analysis and policy roadmap'
Grade 3 Language and Maths Scores Drop Between 2017 and 2021
The National Achievement Survey (NAS) data in the report comparing 2017 and 2021 scores shows a moderate decline across key subjects and grade levels in Maharashtra. The findings have raised concerns among education experts about foundational learning gaps, post-pandemic learning losses, and the growing pressure on the school education system.
At the Grade 3 level, language scores declined from 344 in 2017 to 333 in 2021, while mathematics scores dropped from 325 to 316. Environmental Studies (EVS) scores also fell from 330 to 316 during the same period.
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