With schools reopening after summer vacation on July 1, the Punjab Education Department has launched Mission Samarth 4.0 targeting students of Classes III to VIII. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, issued fresh guidelines to ensure effective implementation of the learning improvement programme.
SCERT Directives for Implementation
The SCERT Director has written to all District Education Officers (DEOs), DIET Principals, Block Primary Education Officers (BPEOs) and school heads, directing them to strictly adhere to the prescribed guidelines. Teachers have been instructed to first check holiday homework before assessing learning levels. Students will then be grouped according to their academic needs. Where necessary, schools may conduct fresh assessments to accurately determine each child’s current learning level.
Endline Assessment Schedule
As part of Mission Samarth 4.0, an endline assessment for Classes III to VIII will be conducted from July 15 to July 18 to measure learning outcomes and identify areas requiring improvement. Schools must upload assessment data on the e-PunjabSchool App between July 15 and July 20. The assessment tools will be shared with schools through DEOs on July 14.
Focus on Foundational Learning
The SCERT instructed schools to ensure effective implementation of Mission Samarth from July 1 to July 14, during which teachers should focus on strengthening foundational learning and preparing students for the endline assessment. The department emphasized 100% student attendance during this period so every child can improve their learning level before the assessment.
Mission Samarth Background
Mission Samarth is a flagship academic initiative of the Punjab Government aimed at improving learning outcomes in elementary classes through regular assessments, targeted teaching and continuous monitoring of student progress. The programme has been running for several years, with each version building on previous lessons.
