NCERT Class 6 Arts Kriti-I (Sanskrit): Chapter 22 — मूल्याङ्कनम्
This chapter, "मूल्याङ्कनम्" (Assessment) from NCERT Class 6 Arts Kriti-I, emphasizes the importance of assessment in art education. Unlike traditional subjects, art assessment focuses on creativity, critical thinking, technical skill, and expressive ability. It aims not just to measure progress but to encourage exploration, self-expression, and appreciation of arts. The chapter discusses various assessment methods like performance reviews, project-based assessments, and self-assessments, highlighting that art assessment is skill-based and not dependent on right/wrong answers. It introduces a 5-point scale for marking and qualitative assessment based on teacher observations of behavior, interest, and progress. The combination of qualitative and quantitative assessment is crucial for understanding students' learning levels. The assessment criteria are aligned with the National Curriculum Framework 2023.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti-I (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 22 — मूल्याङ्कनम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 235 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of assessment in art education.
- Identify different methods of art assessment.
- Recognize that art assessment focuses on skills and creativity.
- Appreciate the role of qualitative and quantitative assessment.
- Understand the 5-point scale used for marking.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| मूल्याङ्कनम् | Assessment |
| सृजनात्मकक्षमतां | Creative ability |
| कलात्मकवृद्धिं | Artistic growth |
| समीक्षात्मकं चिन्तनं | Critical thinking |
| अभिव्यञ्जकक्षमता | Expressive ability |
| कौशल-आधारिताः | Skill-based |
| कार्यप्रदर्शनसमीक्षाः | Performance reviews |
| परियोजनाभिः आधारितानि मूल्याङ्कनानि | Project-based assessments |
| चिन्तनात्मकानि स्वम्ल्यांकनानि | Reflective self-assessments |
| स्वरूपात्मकस्य | Formative |
| समाहारात्मकस्य | Summative |
| गुणात्मक-मूल्यांकनम् | Qualitative assessment |
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Practice questions
- कला शिक्षा में मूल्यांकन का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है? Answer: कला शिक्षा में मूल्यांकन का मुख्य उद्देश्य छात्रों की सृजनात्मकता, कलात्मक वृद्धि, आलोचनात्मक सोच और अभिव्यक्ति क्षमता को समझना और पोषित करना है।
- कला शिक्षा का मूल्यांकन पारंपरिक विषयों से कैसे भिन्न है? Answer: कला शिक्षा का मूल्यांकन कौशल-आधारित होता है और यह केवल सही या गलत उत्तरों पर निर्भर नहीं करता, बल्कि सृजनात्मकता और प्रक्रिया पर केंद्रित होता है।
- मूल्यांकन की कुछ विधियाँ कौन सी हैं? Answer: मूल्यांकन की विधियों में प्रदर्शन समीक्षा, परियोजना-आधारित मूल्यांकन और स्व-मूल्यांकन शामिल हैं।
- 5-बिंदु परिमाण का क्या उपयोग है? Answer: 5-बिंदु परिमाण शिक्षकों, अभिभावकों और छात्रों को छात्र की प्रगति को स्पष्ट रूप से समझने में मदद करता है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary role of assessment in art education according to the chapter?
The chapter states that assessment plays a crucial role in understanding and nurturing students' creative abilities and artistic growth in art education.
How does art assessment differ from traditional subject assessment?
Art assessment is skill-based and focuses on creativity, critical thinking, technical proficiency, and expressive ability, rather than just right or wrong answers.
What are some methods of assessment mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions performance reviews, project-based assessments, and reflective self-assessments as methods for evaluating students.
What is the purpose of the 5-point scale in assessment?
The 5-point scale provides clarity to teachers, parents, and students regarding the child's progress.
What does qualitative assessment involve?
Qualitative assessment involves teachers' observations of a child's behavior, interest, and progress, which may not be captured in rubrics.
What is the basis for the assessment criteria mentioned in the chapter?
The assessment criteria are based on the curriculum goals (CG) and competencies (C) from the National Curriculum Framework, 2023.
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NCERT Class 6 Arts — Kriti-I (Sanskrit) — Chapter 22 — मूल्याङ्कनम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.