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 TaRL Mid-Line Assessment 2025-26: Guidelines for FA-3 Exam & OMR Entry

The Department of School Education has integrated the TaRL (Teaching at the Right Level) Mid-Line Assessment into the upcoming FA-3 (Formative Assessment 3) examinations for the academic year 2025-26. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for teachers on testing procedures, OMR bubbling, and level tracking.

 Key Highlights of TaRL FA-3 Assessment

As per the latest directives, the Tool 2 section in the FA-3 assessment booklet is exclusively dedicated to TaRL. Teachers must record the highest learning level of the student in the OMR sheet under Part E (Tool 2).

 OMR Sheet Filling Instructions

• Target Section: Part E -> Tool 2.

• Numerical Range: 0 to 5.

• Crucial Rule: Only numbers 1 to 5 should be used to represent TaRL levels.

• Note: Level ‘0’ is not to be considered for TaRL reporting.

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 TaRL Proficiency Levels (Mapping)

To ensure accurate data entry, please follow this level-wise mapping for Telugu, English, and Mathematics:

1. Telugu Language Levels

Level	Learning Status	OMR Bubble
Beginner	Cannot recognize letters	1
Letter	Recognizes and reads letters	2
Word	Reads words accurately	3
Paragraph	Reads paragraphs with ease	4
Story	Reads and understands stories	5

2. English Language Levels

Level	Proficiency Description	OMR Bubble
Beginner	Cannot identify letters/words	1
Letter	Identifies and reads letters	2
Word	Reads common simple words	3
Paragraph	Reads sentences/paragraphs fluently	4
Story	Reads and understands stories fluently	5

3. Mathematics Levels

Level	Competency Achieved	OMR Bubble
Beginner	Cannot perform any operation	1
Addition	Can solve addition problems	2
Subtraction	Can solve subtraction problems	3
Multiplication	Can solve multiplication problems	4
Division	Can solve division problems	5

Assessment Methodology & Tools

Teachers should use the ASER Testing Tools (Samples 1, 2, 3, 4) provided during the FA-2 exams.

• For Mid-Line (FA-3): Specifically use Sample 3 and Sample 4.

• Rotation Strategy: To ensure transparency, alternate the samples between students (e.g., Student 1 gets Sample 3, Student 2 gets Sample 4, and so on).

• Environment: Maintain a friendly, stress-free atmosphere. The student should not feel pressured as if it's a "hard exam."

Important Download Link Access the official TaRL Assessment Booklet and Guidelines here:

📥 DOWNLOAD TaRL TOOL PDF

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Q1: Which sample tools should be used for the FA-3 TaRL Mid-line? A: Teachers must use Sample 3 and Sample 4 from the ASER testing kit. 

 Q2: How to record a student who can do subtraction but not multiplication? A: You must bubble '3' in Tool 2 of Part E, as Subtraction is their highest achieved level. 

 Q3: Is EVS also part of the TaRL Tool 2? A: For EVS, follow the same pattern used during the FA-1 examinations in Tool 2. 

 ⚠️ Disclaimer This article is for informational and educational purposes for teachers in Andhra Pradesh. Please cross-verify all instructions with the official proceedings issued by the CSE or SCERT before finalizing the OMR entries. #TaRL #FA3Exams #APTeachers #EducationNews #ASERTesting #MidLineAssessment #SchoolEducationAP