Government of the Punjab, School Education Department approved Assessment Policy Framework 2019 for Elementary Level of School Education in Punjab. The Competent Authority is pleased to approve the Assessment Policy Framework (APF) 2019 for elementary level of school education in the Punjab. The APF 2019 is the first framework of its nature being presented in the province, under which all assessments shall henceforth be administered in the Punjab in a coherent and meaningful manner. This policy replaces and repeals previous policy directions covering earlier primary/elementary level assessments/examinations in the province, including the annual examinations held at Classes 5 and 8 by the Punjab Examination Commission (PEC). The School Education Department (SED) shall hold the overall custodianship of this policy, whereas the Commission overseeing PEC shall supervise technical input on the revision, improvement, and the implementation of the APF by coordinating with relevant line depart...