The document discusses the effectiveness of tutor marked assignments (TMAs) for learners of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in India. It outlines the objectives, methodology, challenges, and recommendations regarding TMAs based on surveys of NIOS learners, tutors, and coordinators. Key findings include that over 50% of learners found TMAs and study materials useful, while under 10% did not, and over 60% felt assignments were seriously evaluated by tutors. Recommendations focus on giving TMAs weight in final exams, improving tutor feedback, and increasing orientation and training to enhance the TMA system.