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EXAMINATION REFORMS

AND

CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE

EVALUATION

A CBSE INITIATIVE

External Examinations

‘are largely inappropriate for the knowledge society of the 21st

century and its need for innovative problem solvers‘

Evaluation of Scholastic learning only on marks.

Ability of child not evaluated.

Limited Techniques of Evaluation do not identify

learner’s level of attainment.

Resulting in Pass/Fail.

Causing frustration

and humiliation .

WHY

CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

FEATURES OF CCE

Continuous

Continual—from the beginning and during the instructional process

Periodicity—frequency /term

PLACE OF ASSESSMENT IN THE CURRICULUM

CCE

CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT SCHOLASTIC CO-SCHOLASTIC

SELF EVALUATION

FEEDBACK

RETESTING

CORRECTIVE MEASURES

DIAGNOSIS

REGULARITY

Comprehensive

• Scholastic - Subject specific areas.

• Co-Scholastic - Life skills, attitudes &

values and other co curricular activities

• Includes a variety of tools and techniques

for assessment of the learners.

Scholastic

•Academic

•Work experience

•Physical and Health Education

•Art Education

Co Scholastic

•Life Skills

•Attitudes and Values

•Participation and Achievement

•Outdoor Activities

Assessment which is carried throughout the year by the teacher formally and informally

It is diagnostic and remedial

Scholastic Evaluation Formative Assessment :

End of term or end of the year exams

Feedback on learning (assessment of learning) to teacher and parents

Summative Assessment:

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FA)

Will comprise of :

• Class work

• Homework

• Oral questions

• Quizzes

• Projects

• Assignments/Tests

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT(SA)

Will be Term End Examination:

•Curriculum and syllabus as circulated by the board

•Question papers to be prepared by schools as per the CBSE

format and have to be only from the Question Bank on the

CBSE website.

•Exam to be conducted by schools

•Evaluation of Answer scripts will be done with in the school.

GRADING SCALE FOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

Assessment areas: Part 1 A : Scholastic 9 Part 1 B : Scholastic 5 Part 2 : Co-Scholastic Part 2 A : Life Skills 5 Part 2 B : Attitudes & Values 3 Part 3 : Co-Scholastic Part 3 A: Co-curricular Activities 3 Part 3 B :Health & Physical Education 3

GRADING SCALE (Point)

GRADING SYSTEM for SCHOLASTIC -A

MARKS GRADE GRADE POINT

91—100 A1 10

81—90 A2 9

71—80 B1 8

61—70 B2 7

51—60 C1 6

41—50 C2 5

33—40 D 4

21—32 E1 ----

20 & below E2 ----

GRADES Work Experience

Art Education Physical Education Life skills

GRADE

A+

A

B+

B

C

GRADES Attitudes & Values

Participation & Achievement Health & Physical Education

GRADE A+ A

B

*Indicators are given in the Teacher’s Manual on CCE.

PART-3 CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS

PARTICIPATION ACHIEVEMENT

Literary and Creative skills

Scientific skills

Clubs (Eco, Health and Wellness and others)

PART 3–

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS

Aesthetic Skills and Performing Arts

COMMON INDICATORS :

Participates actively in school / Inter School / State / National / International levels.

Takes initiative to plan and organize events.

Reads and shows a high degree of

awareness.

Shows good collaborative skills .

Is able to inspire others.

PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT

INDICATORS

Reads and shows a high degree of awareness.

Is able to appreciate well written/spoken pieces in all genres (prose, poetry, plays).

Is able to explain why they enjoy a particular

piece.

Is able to express ideas/opinions creatively in different forms.

Displays originality of ideas and opinions.

LITERARY AND CREATIVE SKILLS

Most indicators in a skill A+

Many indicators in a skill A

Some indicators in a skill B

Debate, Declamation, Creative Writing, Recitation, Drawing, Poster – Making, Slogan Writing, Theatre

Is a keen observer and makes mature deductions.

Displays good experimental skills and a practical knowledge of various everyday phenomena.

Is able to apply Science in everyday context eg; Setting the stage lights for the school play.

Displays a scientific temperament.

SCIENTIFIC SKILLS

Science Club, Projects, Maths Club, Science Quiz, Science Exhibition, Olympiads

INDICATORS :

Is able to appreciate well written/ spoken pieces in all genres (prose, poetry, plays) and all languages.

Is able to explain why he/she enjoy a particular piece.

Shows a keen interest and an aptitude towards a particular art form.

Is able to apply skills to performances/art forms.

Displays creative expression and a good presentation piece.

AESTHETIC SKILLS AND PERFORMING ARTS

Music (Vocal, Instrumental), Dance, Drama, Craft, Sculpture, Puppetry, Folk art INDICATORS :

ART EDUCATION INDICATORS

Innovative and creative approach

Exhibits aesthetic sensibilities

Observation skills

Interpretation and originality

Correlation with real life

Willingness to experiment with

different art modes/ mediums

Appreciate work of peers

Awareness and appreciation of works of artists

OBSERVATION

PORTFOLIO

VIDEOS

NARRATIVE

RECORDS

CHECKLIST

THINKING SKILLS

Student demonstrates the ability to:

Be original, flexible and imaginative.

•Raise question, identify and analyze problems.

•Implement a well thought out decision

and take responsibility.

•Generate new ideas with fluency.

•Elaborate / build on new ideas.



Some indicators in a skill B+

Few indicators in a skill B

Very few indicators in a skill C

INDICATORS :

SOCIAL


Identify, verbalize and respond effectively to other’s emotions in an empathetic manner.

• Get along well with others .

•Take criticism positively.

•Listen actively.

•Communicate using appropriate words, intonation and body language.






INDICATORS :

EMOTIONAL


•Identify own strength and weakness.

• Be comfortable with self .

and overcome weakness for positive self – concept.

•Identify causes and effects of stress on oneself.

•Develop and use multi-faceted strategies to deal with stress.

•Express and respond to emotions with an awareness of the consequences.






INDICATORS :

Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education

NCC/NSS/Scouting and Guiding

Swimming

Gymnastics

Yoga First aid

Gardening

COMMON INDICATORS

Displays an innate talent in particular sport.

Demonstrates Physical qualities needed Endurance , Strength, Speed, Flexibility and stamina.

Shows good hand-eye coordination.

Demonstrates an analytic aptitude required and reacts appropriately to strategic situations.

Demonstrates sportsmanship.

Displays a healthy team and school spirit.

Discipline for practice. Has undergone training and coaching. Has represented a team in school interschool / national/ international

level.

Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education

Shares a healthy rapport with peers.

Is able to interact and communicate effectively.

Receptive to ideas and opinions of others in a

group.

Sensitive to differences among peers in – ability, religious beliefs, gender, culture etc.

Is kind and helpful. Able to inspire members of the class or peer

group.

TOWARDS SCHOOL MATES




INDICATORS :

Is punctual and regular in attending school.

Participates and volunteers often for school

programmes.

Delivers a job assigned effectively and responsibly.

Displays a healthy school spirit.

Displays leadership skills.

Inspires others to participate in school programmes.

TOWARDS SCHOOL PROGRAMMES




INDICATORS :

Respects school property.

Is environmentally sensitive. Participates in activities relating to care for the environment. Takes the initiative and plans activities directed towards the

betterment of the environment.

TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT




INDICATORS :

Understands the need for rules.

Honest and ethical.

Respects diversity (culture, opinions, beliefs, abilities).

Displays commitment.

Works efficiently, respecting time, his/her own and others’.

Displays a positive attitude towards peers, adults and community.

Displays spirit of citizenship.

VALUE SYSTEMS




INDICATORS :

CLASS IX

Academic year will have 2 terms -

FIRST TERM :

April to September 2009

SECOND TERM:

October to March 2010

ASSESSMENT FOR AN ACADEMIC YEAR

Term I – FA1 and FA2

SA1

Term II - FA3 and FA4

SA2

FINAL Assessment-

FA1+FA2+FA3+FA4

10+ 10+ 10+ 10 = 40%

SA1+ SA2

20 + 40 = 60%

TOTAL = 100%

Operational Modalities 1 Grades on a 9 point scale will be awarded. Performance will be assessed using conventional numerical

marking and same will be converted into grades. The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject wise performance i.e.

Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) for class X students studying in secondary schools

In case a student leaves the CBSE system after having completed the Final Formative and Summative Assessments in the school he / she will be allowed to appear for the Boards (pen paper / online) EXTERNAL EXAMINATION.

Further, for those students who wish to assess themselves, after having given the final Summative Assessment in the school, an ON DEMAND PROFICIENCY TEST is available online which is different from the EXTERNAL EXAMINATION conducted by the board.

The CCE card will apply throughout the CBSE schools in the country for admission to class XI. In addition, schools can have their own criteria.

Students will only be promoted on the basis of both Formative and Summative Assessments, both of which are mandatory.

Percentile Rank will be given on demand by the CBSE for the students who appear in the External examination conducted by the Board .

Operational Modalities 2

EXAMS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD

External Examination conducted by CBSE for SECONDARY SCHOOLS only.

On Demand Pen paper/ Online Exam for students who have completed their Formative and Summative assessment in SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. This is Optional for the purpose of:

Change of Board.

Parents Transfer.

On Demand( pen and paper/ Online) Proficiency Test for self assessment is also Optional.

CBSE HELPLINE

The various issued raised and their solutions will be available in the form of F.A.Q’s.

Further clarification can be sought on CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in on the “Interact with Chairman on Class X Board Examination” .

Comprehensive guidelines of various aspect of CCE will be available in the Teacher’s Manual which will also be posted on the CBSE website.

http://www.cbse.nic.in/

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