LUDHIANA: Ludhiana bags the third place for participation in the Punjab Achievement Survey (PAS), held between November 11 and November 20 for students studying from classes, I to XII of government schools.
In mathematics, 23,537 students appeared in Class VI and the average percentage is 63.16% and the same number of students appeared in Class VII and the average percentage is 63.50%. In the board classes X and XII, 22,261 and 20,861 students appeared and scored 62.09% and 64.43% respectively. While Class IX showed a bit poorer response as 26,156 students have scored 57.69%.
However, in English subject, students of Class X scored 70.29% with 97.37% and in Social science 72.91% is the average score with 97.27% in Class X. Though in Hindi subject, out of 20,861, Class X enrolled students, 20,211 students appeared for the test. 2,824 students scored 40 out of 40, 9,208 students scored 90% above, 4,073 scored above 80% and 2,592 students scored above 70%. It is pertinent to mention that government schools attendance was 98.5% while for aided schools it was 87.3%.
Jasvir Singh, district mentor for science, who compiled the information, said, “Though in science subject, out of 20,861, Class X enrolled students, 20,362 students appeared for the test. Nearly, 3,827 students scored 40 out of 40, 9,254 students scored 90% above, 3,410 scored above 80 and 2,238 students scored above 70%. It is pertinent to mention that 99% from government schools attended PAS and 89.0% from aided schools.
Dr Davinder Singh Chhina, one of the academic analysts, said, “PAS has inculcated a healthy sense of competitiveness among students, also enhancing their academics and communication skills. Students stayed in touch with other even during the pandemic times to share study materials.”
Swaranjeet Kaur, district education officer, said, “Everyone worked hard for the test and made it possible for Ludhiana to become the third in the state.”