The document outlines the mandate and functions of the Directorate of Curriculum, Assessment and Research (DCAR) in Sindh, which was restructured from the Bureau of Curriculum and Extension Wing to develop, implement, evaluate curricula and textbooks; conduct student achievement tests; and promote continuous assessment of learning across all school levels in the province. It provides details on the curricula developed and reviewed by DCAR, assessments conducted, current and future plans, partnerships with other organizations, and challenges faced by the department.

1. Directorate of
Curriculum,
Assessment &
Research DCAR-
Sindh
In Brief 18-11-2022

2. (5) The existing Bureau of Curriculum and Extension
Wing shall be restructured as Directorate of Curriculum,
Assessment and Research with its enhanced
institutional capacity, it shall:-
a) to devise school education standards in line with
guidelines provided by Curriculum 'Policy Wing of the
Education and Literacy Department;
b) commission evidenced-based research to inform
policy, curriculum design, development and review,
textbook and learning material development, and
assessment of or for learning;
Mandate (1)
THE SINDH SCHOOL EDUCATION STANDARDS AND
CURRICULUM ACT, 2014.

3. c) develop, implement and evaluate curriculum by
working closely with Sindh Textbook Board, Directorates
of School Education and other related departments;
d) review textbooks and learning material for alignment
with the school education standards and curriculum
goals;
e) conduct students' achievement tests at grade 3, 5 and
8;
f) promote continuous assessment of students learning
across all school levels.
Mandate (2)

4. Functions
ASSESSMENT
 Students Achievement
 Teacher, Head Teacher,
Students/ Parent Survey
CURRICULUM
 Development,
 Review
 Orientation
TEXTBOOKS
 Review
 Quality Assurance
 Field Testing
Research
 Status of Research Organization
 Capacity Building &
Opportunities

5. CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY DCAR
LEVEL SUBJECT
ECCE • Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Primary • Sindhi Language I-V
• Ethics III-V
Middle • Ethics VI-VIII
• Social Studies VI-VIII
• Physical Education I-VIII
SSC • English Language
• Physics IX-X
• Computer Science IX-X
HSC • Computer Science XI-XII
• Physics XI-XII
• Sindhi Language XI-XII
• English Literature XI-XII

6. CURRICULUM REVIEWED BY DCAR
PRIMARY (I-V)
1. General Knowledge
2. Islamiat
3. Urdu
4. Mathematics
SECONDARY (IX-X)
1. Islamiat
2. Pakistan Studies
3. Biology
4. Chemistry
5. Mathematics
6. Sindhi
7. Urdu
HIGHER SEC. (XI-XII)
1. Urdu
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Islamiayat
5. Mathematics
MIDDLE (VI-VIII)
1. Urdu
2. Computer
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Arabic
6. Islamiat
7. Physical Education

7. ASSESSMENT
YEAR SAMPLE GRADE SUBJECT
ACHIEVEMENT TEST (6 CYCLES)
2022 21000 V
Languages, Math, Science,
English
2018-19 SESLOAF implementation workshops in all districts
2017 23,000 III Languages & Mathematics
2015 33,000 IV & VIII
Languages, Science &
Mathematics
2012 40,000 IV & VIII S.S. & Languages
2011 40,000 IV & VIII
Science & Mathematics
2010 40,000 IV Sindhi/Urdu
2009 40,000 IV Mathematics

8. Partnership in Projects
 Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through
Classroom Transformation (SELECT)
World Bank
 Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive
and Responsive Education Program (ASPIRE)
World Bank
 Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE)
Ahung
 Designing Independent Learning Material (DILM)
UNICEF
 Program for Improved Nutrition in Sindh (PINS)
EU
 NFE Post Primary Teaching and Learning Material
JICA
 Integration of Culture & Heritage
UNESCO

9. FUTURE PLANS
• CURRICULUM REVIEW CYCLE: Primary (I-V)
• CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Humanities & Commerce Group
• SELF-LEARNING MATERIAL: Emergency Situations
(Additional resources for Continuing Learning)
• TEXTBOOK REVIEW: Remaining Subjects (IX-XII)
• ASSESSMENT: Grade VIII – Provincial Achievement Test
• CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: Capacity Building of Teachers
• TRAINING OF EXAMINERS: Test item writers and evaluators.

10. Challenges
 Status of the Organization (From BoC-EW to
DCAR and DCAR to Sindh Curriculum &
Textbook Board)
 Lack of Human Resources
 Role in National Curriculum of Pakistan
 Enhanced funding for activities
 Research opportunities