Clarified the difference between assessment and evaluation. Ms. Gupta began by distinguishing these two often-confused terms, helping teachers understand how assessments focus on learning improvement, while evaluations focus on measuring outcomes.
Introduced the foundation of competency-based assessments. The session explained how CBE focuses on learning outcomes and real-world application, encouraging teachers to align questions with students’ conceptual understanding and skill-building.
Explored Bloom’s Taxonomy as a tool for question design. Teachers were guided on crafting questions across various cognitive levels from remembering and understanding to analyzing and creating using Bloom’s framework.
Demonstrated techniques for setting effective questions. Using practical examples, Ms. Gupta showed how to convert basic recall questions into application- and analysis-based formats across different subjects.
Facilitated peer activities for hands-on practice. Teachers worked in groups to redesign traditional questions into competency-based formats, promoting collaboration and immediate application of concepts learned.
The session went beyond theory, offering teachers actionable tools they could apply right away. By connecting pedagogy with real classroom practice, it helped teachers reimagine assessment as an opportunity to support student growth rather than just grade performance. The interactive nature of the workshop, combined with relevant examples, allowed teachers to reflect on their own assessment practices and feel confident about adapting to the new CBSE guidelines. Educators left the session energized and better equipped to build meaningful, competency-driven learning environments in their classrooms.