Assertion (A): Nikhil decided to conduct regular assessments of the students in his class using diverse activities, critical thinking questions, and logical tasks to understand their learning progress. Reason (R): Formative assessment is effective for improving student learning; it should focus on the ongoing observation of learning rather than being judgmental through marks alone.

Which of the following statements about the assessment of children is NOT correct?

Formative assessment is conducted:

Assertion (A): Nikhil decided to conduct monthly tests using different activities, assessments, and critical thinking questions to understand the learning level of his students. Reason (R): Formative assessment is effective in improving student learning; it should focus on the ongoing observation of learning rather than being judgmental based solely on marks.