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Teacher Skill Assessment
13-point assessment as per NEP 2020
Great schools are built by great teachers. This assessment looks at 13 skill areas that NEP 2020 expects of teachers, shows each teacher's strengths and teaching style, and where training will help most.
Each question describes a real classroom situation; the teacher chooses the response closest to what they would do.
One teacher, one report. All fees are non-refundable. Refund policy
Book this assessment- For
- School teachers of all subjects and grades
- Answered by
- The teacher
- Questions
- 216 classroom situations (5 choices each)
- Time
- About 60 to 90 minutes; no time limit
- Report
- Online, soon after the assessment is finished
When it helps
Appraisals and training plans
Base development plans on a clear picture of each teacher's skills.
NEP 2020 teacher development
Show where staff stand on the skills NEP 2020 asks for.
Personal growth
A teacher's own view of strengths, style and next steps.
What it measures
Emotional intelligence
Self-awareness and managing emotions in the classroom.
Classroom management
Discipline, routines and a positive learning climate.
Teaching skills
Instruction, explaining and checking understanding.
Communication
Working with students, parents and colleagues.
Nine more areas
Problem solving, professional development, motivation, resilience, student-centred practice, alignment with management, technology use, ethics and teamwork.
What the questions look like
Examples in the style of the assessment; the real questions are different.
What you get in the report
- A score for each of the 13 skill areas
- The teacher's style, such as Compassionate Guide or Structured Organizer
- Strengths and development areas
- The teacher's grades taught and main subject on the report
Schools and institutions: assess whole classes with class-wise reports. Ask us for a school quote. School enquiry
How it works
Book
Choose the assessment and fill in the short booking form.
Get your code
We confirm and email an activation code with a link to pollenminds.in.
Take it online
On a phone, tablet or computer. Answers are saved as you go; there is no time limit.
Get the report
The detailed report is ready online soon after the assessment is finished.
Talk to a counsellor
Optional: a Pollenminds counsellor explains the report and suggests a plan of action.
Why Pollenminds
In line with NEP 2020
Built around NEP 2020's focus on holistic development and guiding each learner by their strengths.
Designed by experts
Led by Rakesh Dandu, Certified Psychometric Professional (CAMI-USA), Certified Career Counsellor and NABET School Auditor.
Age-appropriate
A different assessment for each stage of school, and one for teachers.
Your data stays in India
Stored securely on servers in India and never sold. See our Privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
How do schools use it?
The school registers its teachers; each teacher takes the assessment online and the school gets every teacher's report. Ask us for a school quote.
Can a teacher take it individually?
Yes. Book it here and we send the login details by email.
How do I book this assessment?
Choose "Book this assessment" and fill in the short form. We confirm the booking and send an activation code with a link; the assessment is then taken online at pollenminds.in.
What device is needed?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser and internet. Nothing to install.
Can it be finished later?
Yes. Answers are saved as you go, so an interrupted assessment can be continued later. There is no time limit.
Who can see the report?
The person who took the assessment (and, for students, the parent), and the school, agent or counsellor they are registered through. We never sell or publish personal data; see our Privacy policy.
Is the data safe?
Yes. It is stored on servers in India, protected and used only for the assessment and report, as explained in our Privacy policy.
Can the assessment be taken again?
Yes, after six months, so that changes over time can be seen.
What happens after the report?
You can book a session with a Pollenminds counsellor, who goes through the report with you and suggests a plan of action.
Is the fee refundable?
No. All fees are non-refundable, as set out in our Refund & Cancellation policy.