(1) While laying down the curriculum and evaluation procedure for elementary education, the academic authority shall,-
(a) formulate the relevant and age appropriate syllabus and text books and other learning materials;
(b) develop in – service teacher training design;
(c) prepare guidelines for putting into practice comprehensive and continuous evaluation;
(d) develop performance indicators for the individuals and institutions along with accountability criteria towards children’s learning levels;
(e) undertake periodic performance appraisal of individuals and institutions; and
(f) commission and undertake researches / studies on policies, programmes, curriculum, learning outcomes of children, etc.
(2) The academic authority shall design and implement a process of holistic school quality assessment on a regular basis.