– A 50:50 assessment system combining continuous and summative assessments has been proposed under Sri Lanka’s new education reforms, the Education Ministry said.Under the proposed system, 50% of a student’s assessment would be based on continuous assessments, while the remaining 50% would be based on summative assessments.
The Ministry also plans to introduce a Weighted Average Marks system instead of the existing Grade Point Average (GPA) system, with final results calculated according to the nature of different subject areas.
The proposals were discussed at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Education Reforms chaired by Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Parliament on September 9.The Secretary to the Ministry, Nalaka Kaluwewa, presented a report on the progress and future implementation of the reforms.The Ministry has received the National Curriculum Framework for General Education in Sri Lanka, the 2026 Concept Paper for General Education in Sri Lanka and the School Level Assessment and Certification Framework.These documents are scheduled to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval.
The reforms are currently being implemented for Grade 1, while programs or Grades 2 and 6 are scheduled to commence in 2027.
