The evaluation of learning should involve gathering pertinent evidence and using that evidence to assign grades based on quality and quantity. NCF Prioritizes Formative Assessments Over Summative Assessments Until Grade 5. In the early years of education, the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) places greater emphasis on formative assessments, which can be conducted through observations or interviews with students. To evaluate the development of core and curricular competencies, educators should record children’s speech and behavior in an anecdotal register. Below is a sample chart that can be used to record progress in some or all of the core competencies and curricular competencies.