Srinagar, March 17 -- In the wake of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, India's educational landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift-from traditional, exam-centric evaluations to a more dynamic, continuous learning model. Central to this transformation is the adoption of formative assessment and the innovative 360-degree report card approach, both designed to foster holistic student development. However, these concepts have often been misunderstood and misapplied. Deciphering Formative Assessment Formative assessment (assessment for learning) is an instructional strategy wherein educators continuously monitor student learning through various methods to provide ongoing feedback. This feedback is instrumental in identifying learning ...