The subject is a directive from the Punjab School Education Department to all schools in District Attock to submit a school-wise Academic Improvement Plan to address unsatisfactory Grade 9 and Grade 10 BISE results. The plan is required because the department will now conduct external exams for Grade 5 and 8 through the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), and all academic progress will be evaluated based on both PECTAA and BISE results. The plan must identify learning and teaching gaps, propose improvement strategies, incorporate remedial measures, and assign teacher accountability.
Background and Context
Unsatisfactory Results:
Recent Grade 9 and 10 Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) results in District Attock are unsatisfactory, prompting immediate action.
Government Investment:
The Government of Punjab is investing heavily in education to improve standards, highlighting the need for accountability.
New Assessment System:
The School Education Department is introducing external examinations for Grade 5 and Grade 8, to be conducted by PECTAA, starting next academic year.
Increased Accountability:
Teacher and officer performance will be strictly evaluated based on their contributions to both the new PECTAA assessments and the existing BISE exams.
Requirements for the Academic Improvement Plan
Each school must submit a comprehensive plan that addresses:
1. Identification of Weaknesses:
Pinpoint specific gaps in student learning outcomes and teaching practices that are contributing to poor results.
2. Actionable Strategies:
Propose practical, result-oriented strategies designed to improve academic performance.
3. Supportive Measures:
Include plans for remedial measures, special classes, and continuous assessments to support struggling students.
4. Teacher Responsibility:
Clearly define and assign specific responsibilities to each teacher for the academic performance of their respective classes.
Purpose of the Directive
This directive aims to:
- Strengthen accountability within the education system.
- Improve teaching standards and student achievement.
- Implement a consistent and structured assessment framework through PECTAA.
- Ensure that the significant financial investment by the government translates into tangible improvements in educational outcomes.
Subject: Conduct of 5th & 8th Grade Examinations by РЕСТАА and Improvement in BISE Results
As an officer/employee of the School Education Department, it is our prime responsibility to impart quality education to all learners and to ensure that teaching standards meet the expectations of the Government and the community. The Government of Punjab is investing substantial financial resources to uplift the standard of education in District Attock.
Despite these efforts, the recent BISE results of Grade 9 and Grade 10 reflect an unsatisfactory level of academic achievement. This performance is a matter of serious concern and calls for immediate corrective measures. In order to overcome such deficiencies and to strengthen accountability, the School Education Department, under the umbrella of Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), will conduct external examinations of Grade 5 and Grade 8 from the next academic year.
In this connection, you are hereby directed to prepare and submit a school-wise Academic Improvement Plan. This plan must:
1. Identify weaknesses in students’ learning outcomes and gaps in teaching practices.
2. Propose practical and result-oriented strategies to improve academic achievement.
3. Ensure that remedial measures, special classes, and continuous assessments are incorporated.
4. Clearly assign responsibility to each teacher for the academic performance of their respective classes.
The academic progress and performance of every teacher and officer will be strictly evaluated on the basis of both PECTAA and BISE results.
You are therefore directed to submit a comprehensive Academic Improvement Plan in the office of the undersigned by 3rd September, 2025 without fail.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (District Education Authority)
Attock
