Feature | Continuous Evaluation | Comprehensive Evaluation |
Primary Focus | Regularity in assessing student progress and understanding. | All-round development of the child, encompassing all aspects of their growth. |
Scope | Learning progress in academic subjects. | Both scholastic (academic) and co-scholastic (non-academic) areas. |
Timing | Ongoing, throughout the teaching-learning process and academic year. | Also ongoing and integrated throughout the academic year. |
Key Questions | How is the student progressing? Are they understanding the concepts as they are being taught? | What are the student's overall strengths and weaknesses across all areas of development (cognitive, affective, psychomotor)? How is the student's personality developing? |
Main Objective | Provide timely feedback, diagnose learning difficulties, adjust teaching strategies, and reinforce learning. | Promote holistic development, reduce exam stress, provide a complete picture of the learner, foster life skills, and encourage participation in various activities. |
Examples of Methods | Quizzes, assignments, class participation, discussions, observations, homework, projects, exit tickets. | Written exams, projects, assignments, portfolios, observations, peer evaluation, self-assessment, practicals, participation in sports, arts, debates, life skill assessments. |
Impact on Learning | Helps students identify weaknesses early and improve during the course. Reduces pressure associated with single exams. | Supports all-round development, promotes various skills, reduces exam anxiety, encourages inclusivity, fosters active learning and builds life skills. Reduces the burden of final exams. Reduces anxiety related to exams by distributing the evaluation process evenly. |
