Changes that can be observed in more than 80 % student where Vikalp Experiential Learning is being practiced.
Evaluation Agency
FSG has conducted this study to assess the impact. They have developed the Scoring Tool for Assessing Readiness at School (STARS). Shortlisted and trained assessors from Modulus Research and Analysis who were shortlisted for this study
Size of evaluation
134 Affordable Private Schools (APS) that included
Methodology
Assesses schools across 5 key sections namely classroom environment, learning outcomes and interviews with administrators, teachers and parents.
Key findings
Vikalp schools scored 61% higher than control schools on Sr. KG student math learning outcomes.
The students of this class were assessed by Gray Matters in Mathematics to find student’s performance and is reported in the Indian Progressive Achievement Scales (IPAS). The test papers used for the assessment are developed by Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), an internationally renowned educational research body.
The graph below shows the performance of sample in the test across the three strands. The table is based on overall performance of sections where Vikalp methodology was implemented versus performance of sections where conventional teaching was practised.
Average scale score of sample where conventional teaching is practised – 88 out of 200
Average scale score after 1 year of implementation of Vikalp methodology – 105 out of 200
Evaluation Agency
Lean data study by Acumen
Size of evaluation
2500 parents of students studying between Grade 1 to 5 in 26 partner schools
Methodology
Telephonic interview of parents
Key findings
80 % parents observed increase in their child’s score
83% parent observed improvement in quality of life (interest in maths, ability to grasp concepts, willingness to do homework independently)