Handbook for Students - GEMS New Millennium School...Education Inputs on CBSE IT Initiatives: • Dr. Antriksh Johri, Director(IT),Central Board of Secondary Education Inputs on Disaster

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Patrons:• Sh. Ramesh Pokhriyal ’Nishank’, Minister of Human Resource Development,

GovernmentofIndia• Sh.SanjayDhotre,MinisterofStateforHumanResourceDevelopment,Government

ofIndia• Secretary,DepartmentofSchoolEducationandLiteracy,MinistryofHumanResource

Development,GovernmentofIndiaAdvisory, Editorial and Creative Inputs: • Ms.AnitaKarwal,IAS,Chairperson,CentralBoardofSecondaryEducationGuidance and Support:• Sh.AnuragTripathi,IRPS,Secretary,CentralBoardofSecondaryEducation• Dr.JosephEmmanuel,Director(Academics),CentralBoardofSecondaryEducation• Dr.BiswajitSaha,Director(SkillEducation&Training),CentralBoardofSecondary

EducationValue-adder, Curator and Coordinator: • Dr.PraggyaM.Singh, JointSecretary,Academicsunit,CentralBoardofSecondary

EducationInputs on CBSE IT Initiatives:• Dr.AntrikshJohri,Director(IT),CentralBoardofSecondaryEducationInputs on Disaster Management:• NationalDisasterResponseForceInitial Draft Preparation and Editing Team:• Dr.SeemaVerma,Professor(Electronics)andDean,SchoolofAviation,Banasthali

Vidyapith,Rajasthan• Dr.SarojBala,AssociateProfessor,DelhiTechnologicalUniversity,Delhi• Dr.SunilMishra,AssociateProfessor,AmityUniversity,Gurugram• Dr.MonaliBhattacharya,AssociateProfessor,JIIT,NOIDA• Mrs.KirtiTandon,PGT(English),StepbyStepSchool,NOIDA• Ms.SadhanaBhalla,Principal,MeeraModelSchool,Janakpuri,Delhi• Ms.MaliniNarayan,Principal,ArmyPublicSchool,ShankarVihar,NewDelhi• SisterSherineThurithel,Principal,HolyChildSr.Sec.School,TagoreGarden,New

Delhi• Ms.AnshuArora,Principal,AmityInternationalSchool,Se.43,GurugramPainting• Md.AnirulIslam,Artist,NationalBalBhavan,NewDelhiGraphics:• Mr.HansilDhabhi,MahtamaGandhiInternationalSchool,Ahmedabad

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...................................................................................................................................5ABOUTTHISHANDBOOK................................................................................................................................6THEBOXES ....................................................................................................................................................12INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................. 13BACKDROP .................................................................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 1 : FUTURE-READY STUDENTS ............................................................................. 151.1 Twenty-FirstCenturyLearning..................................................................................................181.2 Twenty-FirstCenturySkills........................................................................................................19 1.2.1 The21stCenturySkills....................................................................................................19 1.2.1.1CriticalThinking.................................................................................................19 1.2.1.2ProblemSolving..................................................................................................20 1.2.1.3CreativityandInnovation................................................................................20 1.2.1.4CommunicationandCollaboration..............................................................20 1.2.1.5CareerandLifeskills..........................................................................................20 1.2.1.6DigitalandMediaLiteracy...............................................................................20 1.2.1.7Leadershipandresponsibility.......................................................................211.3 Needfor21stCenturySkills........................................................................................................211.4 NewPedagogy.................................................................................................................................... 241.5 Aptitude:IdentifyingPotentialAbilitiesorAptitudes......................................................261.6 ‘SELF’AwarenessandDevelopinganActionPlan.............................................................. 271.7 ExpectationsofCBSEfromStudents........................................................................................28

CHAPTER 2 : CBSE CURRICULUM ............................................................................................. 292.1 Subjects................................................................................................................................................. 302.2 TheRangeofSubjectsinCBSEatSecondaryandSeniorSecondaryLevel............. 302.3 AtSecondaryLevel(ClassIXandX)whatsubjectscanyoutake................................ 372.4 SubjectsforyouatSeniorSecondarylevel–ClassesXIandXII................................... 412.5 Co-ScholasticAreas.......................................................................................................................... 46 2.5.1 MandatoryArtEducation............................................................................................... 47 2.5.2 Arts-IntegratedLearning................................................................................................ 48 2.5.3 ArtsActivitiesthatcanbeusedinClassroomTransactions: ASuggestiveList.................................................................................................................50 2.5.4 MandatoryHealthandPhysicalEducation.............................................................502.6 LifeSkills..............................................................................................................................................52 2.6.1 TheMostImportantLifeSkills..................................................................................... 54 2.6.2 MeaningoftheTenLifeSkills.......................................................................................55

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2.6.3 TransactionofLifeSkills................................................................................................. 572.7 SEWA(SocialEmpowermentThroughWorkEducationandAction)........................58 2.7.1 BenefitsofSEWA................................................................................................................592.8 GuidelinesforStudents..................................................................................................................59

CHAPTER 3 : RICH CULTURAL AND SCENIC HERITAGE OF INDIA ................................. 61

CHAPTER 4 : STUDENT-FRIENDLY INITIATIVES BY CBSE ................................................ 914.1 CWSNExemptionsforBoardExaminations.........................................................................92 4.1.1 HowtoApplyforConcessions?.................................................................................... 974.2 TwoLevelMathematics.................................................................................................................984.3 InternalAssessment/PracticalineachSubject..................................................................99 4.3.1. ComponentofInternalAssessmentforClassIX-X&XI-XII..............................99 4.3.2 DetailsofInternalAssessmentandExternalExamination............................1014.4 SchedulingofExaminations.......................................................................................................1034.5 SamplePapersandMarkingSchemes...................................................................................104 4.5.1 SamplePapers...................................................................................................................104 4.5.2 MarkingScheme..............................................................................................................1044.6 NewSkillCourses...........................................................................................................................1054.7 CompendiumofCourses.............................................................................................................1064.8 Textbooks...........................................................................................................................................107

CHAPTER 5 : CBSE PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................1085.1 AdmissiontoCBSESchools.......................................................................................................1095.2 GeneralConditionsforAdmissioninCBSESchools........................................................109 5.2.1 SpecificRequirementsforAdmissionofStudentstoa CBSEAffiliatedSchool....................................................................................................109 5.2.2 AdmissioninClassX......................................................................................................110 5.2.3 AdmissioninClassXIandXII.....................................................................................110 5.2.4 AdmissionsofStudentsfromOutsideIndia.........................................................1115.3 SubjectChange................................................................................................................................1135.4 SchoolChange..................................................................................................................................1135.5 Name/DateofBirthCorrection...............................................................................................113 5.5.1 NameChange.....................................................................................................................113 5.5.2 CorrectioninName.........................................................................................................113 5.5.3 DateofBirthChange.......................................................................................................1145.6 MigrationCertificatetoStudentsbyCBSE..........................................................................115 5.6.1 MigrationCertificatefromBoardsotherthanCBSE.........................................1155.7 Attendance........................................................................................................................................116 5.7.1 IncaseofShortageofAttendance.............................................................................116 5.7.2 ScheduleforSendingtheRequesttotheCBSE....................................................117

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5.8 DuplicateMark-sheet/Certificate...........................................................................................118

CHAPTER-6 : IT INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS ....................................................................1206.1 SchoolWebsite.................................................................................................................................1216.2 NewInitiatives.................................................................................................................................1216.3 DigitalAcademicRepositoryofCBSE–ifj.kkeeatw"kk...........................................................1226.4 e-PareekshaPortalforSubmissionofRegistration/LOCData, ascertainingaccuracyofdata,issueofAdmitCardetc..................................................1236.5 CentreLocatorApp........................................................................................................................1246.6 ScholarshipPortal..........................................................................................................................1246.7 ShikshaVaniApp............................................................................................................................1246.8 ResultDissemination....................................................................................................................1246.9 StoryTellingApp............................................................................................................................1256.10 ScienceExhibitionPortal............................................................................................................1256.11 HeritageIndiaQuiz(HIQ)...........................................................................................................1256.12 CBSESportsPortal.........................................................................................................................1256.13 TransparencyinExamSystem..................................................................................................1266.14 OnlineVerification&Re-evaluationSystems(OVERS)Portal....................................1266.15 ExpressionSeriesPortal..............................................................................................................1266.16 CBSEWebsites.................................................................................................................................126

CHAPTER 7: PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ...............................................128

CHAPTER 8 : EXPECTATIONS OF CBSE FROM YOUR SCHOOLS: THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ........................................................................................................1358.1 PhysicalEducationTeacher.......................................................................................................1368.2 SpecialEducator.............................................................................................................................1368.3 Counselor&WellnessTeacher.................................................................................................1368.4 ClassRooms......................................................................................................................................1368.5 ScienceLaboratory........................................................................................................................1378.6 Library.................................................................................................................................................1378.7 ComputerLaboratory...................................................................................................................1378.8 MathematicsLaboratory.............................................................................................................1378.9 RoomsforExtracurricularActivities.....................................................................................1378.10 PotableDrinkingWater...............................................................................................................1388.11 HygienicWashrooms....................................................................................................................1388.12 FacilitiesforCWSN........................................................................................................................1388.13 FacilitiesandEquipment.............................................................................................................1388.14 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................1388.15 RefundofFees..................................................................................................................................1398.16 AdditionalSubjects........................................................................................................................139


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CHAPTER 9 : COUNSELLING .....................................................................................................1419.1 CBSETele-Counselling..................................................................................................................1429.2 MultipleModesofCounselling.................................................................................................142 9.2.1 InteractiveVoiceResponseSystem(IVRS)............................................................142 9.2.2 CBSETele-Counselling...................................................................................................142 9.2.3 CBSEWebsite.....................................................................................................................142 9.2.4 Question-AnswerColumns..........................................................................................143 9.2.5 On-LineCounselling........................................................................................................1439.3 Schedule.............................................................................................................................................1439.4 TimeSlotforCounsellors............................................................................................................1439.5 FrequentlyAskedQuestions......................................................................................................1439.6 ManagingExaminationStress...................................................................................................1449.7 Anxiety................................................................................................................................................148 9.7.1 AnxietyoverExams.........................................................................................................148

CHAPTER -10 : CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS ...........................14910.1 CYBER-EDUSPACE..........................................................................................................................15010.2 CyberIssuesandChallenges......................................................................................................15010.3 SuggestiveCyberSecurityMeasures......................................................................................151 10.3.1Don’t.......................................................................................................................................151 10.3.2BewarewhileMakingFriendsOnSocialMedia!.................................................152 10.3.3BewarewhileusingaMobilePhone!.......................................................................152 10.3.4Do............................................................................................................................................15210.4 OtherCyberSecurityResources..............................................................................................153

CHAPTER 11 : E-RESOURCES ...................................................................................................15411.1 ShikshaVani-TheAllNewCBSEPodcastApp...................................................................15511.2 DIKSHA...............................................................................................................................................15511.3 Vidya-Daan........................................................................................................................................15611.4 CBSEE-books...................................................................................................................................15711.5 CBSEContacts..................................................................................................................................157

CHAPTER 12 : CITIZENSHIP SKILLS ......................................................................................15812.1 EthicsandCitizenshipSkill........................................................................................................161 12.1.1IsMyBehaviourEthical?...............................................................................................163

CHAPTER 13 : DISASTER MANAGEMENT AWARENESS ...................................................16613.1 SafeSchools-ANecessity..........................................................................................................168 13.1.1MeaningofSchoolSafety.............................................................................................169

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13.1.2Aimofschoolsafety.........................................................................................................17013.2. WhatareDisasters?.......................................................................................................................171 13.2.1EmotionalImpactofDisastersonChildren..........................................................171 13.2.2ImpactofDisasteronSchools.....................................................................................17113.3 WhatisFire?.....................................................................................................................................172 13.3.1FireTriangle........................................................................................................................172 13.3.2Types/CausesofFireandManaging(Extinguishing)Fire...........................173 13.3.3UsingaFireExtinguisher..............................................................................................174 13.3.4Whattodoifthereisafire?.........................................................................................17513.4 Earthquake........................................................................................................................................176 13.4.1BeingReadyforanEarthquake.................................................................................177 13.4.2WhattoDoDuringanEarthquake............................................................................177 13.4.2.1Drop,CoverHoldExercise........................................................................177 13.4.3WhattodoafteranEarthquake.................................................................................17813.5 Cylone/Flood....................................................................................................................................179

Annexure1:ProformaforShortageofAttendanceCases...........................................................181

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RoshnihasbeenstudyinginaCBSEaffiliatedschoolforsometimenow,andiswellawareoftheCBSErules,regulationsandpoliciesbecause:

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2. SheregularlyvisitsCBSEwebsites,www.cbse.nic.inandwww.cbseacademic.nic.in

Roshni throws light on the important issues related to students. Turn the pages toexperiencethelight….

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InourHandbookonExperientialLearning,wemetPadhkarKumarandKarkarKumari,thetwopromisingchildrenofaCBSEschool.UdayandRoshnimetPadhkarKumarandKarkarKumarirecentlyatthelatter’sschool.

Padhkar Kumar Karkar Kumari

UdayandRoshniwerequiteimpressedbythedescriptionofExperientialLearninggivenbyPadhkarKumarandKarkarKumari.Thejingleof‘NewInitiatives’(refertoNaiPehal:APrimeratwww.cbseacademic.nic.in)createdbyPadhkarKumarandKarkarKumariforthefuture-readystudentsofthe21stcenturyalsomotivatedUdayandRoshniandmadethemthinkaboutthemeaningofbeingfuture-ready.

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Chapter-1Yes,indeed.

We are the world, we are the future, but…we need toprepareourselves for theworldoutsideourclassroomsandourhomes.

Beingequippedwiththeskillstofacethefutureiscalledbeingfuture-ready.

Newlearningwillhelpusgrowintofuture-readystudents;readyforanythingthatthe21stcenturybringsourway.

I’llexplain.

Doyouthinkthattheimagegivenbelowshowsthemechanicalmannerofimpartingeducation?

Well,oflate,theneedhasbeenfelttoprepareourstudentsforthe21stcentury.Theprocessoftransformingeducationhasbeeninitiated.Let’shaveacloserlookintothedetails.

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1.1 Twenty-First Century Learning:

ThesalientfeaturesofTwenty-FirstCenturyLearningareasfollows:

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1.2 Twenty- First Century Skills:

TwentyFirstCenturyskillsaretheskills/abilitiesrequiredforlifebeyondtheclassroomandaremoreakintodealwithreal-lifesituations.Thechallengebeforetheeducatorstodayistoequipstudentswiththeseskillstomakethemfuture-readyintoday’sinformation-orientedworld.

1.2.1 The 21st Century Skills:

Thekeyskillsthatwearelookingatforachievingin21stcenturyareasfollows:

LEARNING AND INNOVATIONSKILLS

DIGITALLITERACY CAREERANDLIFESKILLS

Critical Thinking and ProblemSolving ICTLiteracy FlexibilityandAdaptability

CreativityandInnovation InformationLiteracy InitiativeandSelf-Direction

Communication

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Social and Cross-CulturalInteraction

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ProductivityandAccountability

LeadershipandResponsibility

1.2.1.1 Critical Thinking: According to John Butterworth and Geoff Thwaites1,”Critical Thinking consists of making informed, evaluative judgementsabout claims and arguments. The main strands of critical thinking are:analysis(interpretation),evaluationandfurtherargument.Criticalthinkingischaracterisedbybeingfairandopen-minded;activeandinformed;sceptical;independent.Scepticismmeanswillingnesstoquestionortoentertaindoubts.

1 Butterworth, John and Thwaites Geoff. Thinking Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. 2ndeditionCambridgeUniversityPress,CambridgeCB28RU,UK).2013,pp7-12.

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1.2.1.2 Problem Solving: According to John Butterworth and Geoff Thwaites2,“Problem Solving asks for a solution, which may be a calculated value( inmathematical sense) or a way of doing something. There are three clearlydefinedprocessesthatwemayusewhilesolvingproblems:i.identifyingwhichpieces of data are relevantwhen facedwith amass of data,most ofwhichis irrelevant; ii. combiningpiecesof information thatmaynotappear toberelatedtogivenewinformation;iii.relatingonesetofinformationtoanotherinadifferentform-thisinvolvesusingexperience,relatingnewproblemstooneswehavepreviouslysolved.”

1.2.1.3 Creativity and Innovation:Theseskillsprepareachildtodiscoverinnovativeapproaches andmake them learn to apply creativity to real-life challenges.Adiverse learning across fine arts, performingarts, andvocational skills isinculcatedinachild.

1.2.1.4 Communication and Collaboration:Thepracticesofeffectivecommunicationand collaborationhelp to develop interest and fun in the teaching learningprocess. It also effectively broadens the cultural, social, and environmentalboundariesandhelpsachildtounderstandsocialandenvironmentalconcernsbetter.

1.2.1.5 Career and Life-skills: These skillspreparea child to look intoaproblemwithrespecttoabroaderperspectivethatmightgofromlocaltonationalandinternational.Throughtheseskills,achildlearnstoadapttodifferentculturesand situations, to initiate her/himself even in diversity and tries to imbibesomethingproductiveandmeaningfulforher/hislifefromeachsituation.

1.2.1.6 Digital and Media Literacy: Theseenableachildtounderstandthecomputer,the world of computers and electronics, related technologies and Mediaas tools of information, computation, and communication.They alsohelp achildineffectivelearning,communicatingandcollaborating,besideslocating,evaluatingandanalysinginformation.

2 Butterworth, John and Thwaites Geoff. Thinking Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. 2ndeditionCambridgeUniversityPress,CambridgeCB28RU,UK).2013,pp79-80.


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1.2.1.7 Leadership and Responsibility:Theseskillsfocusontheattributesrelatedtoleadership,suchastheabilitytoleadateamandeffectiveteammanagementinrelationtorealworldchallenges.Italsoteachesachildhowtosupportthedevelopmentofkeypersonalqualitiessuchasperseverance,beingcommittedandresponsible,resilienceandself-confidenceandhowtofosteracommitmenttolife-longlearning.

1.3 Need for 21st Century Skills:

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Fewoftheaboveskillsaresuchthatitisexpectedthatstudentsofallagegroupsmustacquirethemattheearliest,whiletherearesomeotherskillsthatneedtobeemphasizedduringclassroomtransactionsthroughmainstreaminginthepedagogyandassessment.

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ManiappearedforaninterviewthatwasmeantforselectiontotheNationalDefenceAcademy.TheexpertaskedhimtostandupandlocatetheIndianboundariesonthemappastedonthewallbehindhim.

Maniwasnervous insidebutcalmoutside.Thatwasa taskhehadnotpreparedsowell.Buthekepthisemotionsundercontrol.

Withconfidence,hemovedahead,tookthestickandtriedtofindtheboundariesonthemap,touchingthemapwiththestick.Hishandswereshaking.

Theexpertasked,“Whyareyounervous?Areyouscared?”

“No,Sir,notatall”,repliedMani.

“Then,whyareyourhandsshaking?”askedtheexpert.

“Sir, I am actually locating landmines.”

SKILLS MEANT FOR ALL STUDENTS OF ALL AGES.

THESE SKILLS ARE TO BE EMPHASISED IN CLASSROOMS.

Critical Thinking and Problem-solvingSkills

InnovationandCreativitySkills

LifeandCareerSkills Information,MediaandTechnologySkills

Now,thatwasa21stcenturylearner,aware of the surroundings, the prosand cons of a given situation, well-informed,innovativeandcreative!!

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1.4 New Pedagogy:

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Learning with the help of innovative classroomtransactionsisonewaytobecomefuture-ready.

Active Learning and Experiential Learning areeffectivepedagogiestopreparefuture–readystudents.

Beforebeginningthistopic,justhavealookatwhatthefollowingillustrationtellsus!

So, you must get something fruitful and productive every day in your classrooms,somethingcreative,interactiveandinnovative,somethingtoattractyoutowardsthefascinatingworldoflearning!

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Description of Experiential Learning:• Itisamethodoflearningbydoingorbyexperiencingthelearning.• Experiential approach aims at making the educational environment student

-centered.• The studentshave control over their own learning – over thepaceof learning,

methodoflearning,andovertheskillstheyneedtoutilizeforthislearning.• Theyareabletothinkcritically,evaluate,takedecisionsandmasterknowledgeby

constructingit.• Theteacherfacilitatesandguidesthestudents.• Learning experience is cooperative, collaborative or independent thereby

encouraging the students towork together or as individuals and learn how toquestionandevaluateevidenceratherthanacceptingfacts/truthscommunicatedbytheirteacher.

CROWDSOURCEDWatchthesevideos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVwPhij1OVs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRUhnvpBpUQ

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Experiential learning is the theme for CBSE teachers’ training for theacademicyear2019-20.Thisishowweshalllearninclassroomsnow.

Toequipyourteacherswiththismethod,theBoardhascomeoutwithaHandbookonExperientiallearningforTeachers.

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1.5 Aptitude: Identifying Potential Abilities or Aptitudes:

Everyonepossessessomeuniquesetofabilities,butveryfewpeopleareawareofthoseintheearlypartoftheirlives.Abilitiesareoftenregardedascapabilitieswithwhichapersonisborn.Abilityindicatesacombinationoftalents,habitsandstrengthsthatanindividualhasandwhichenableshim/hertodosomethinginanareaoractivity.

Knowingpotentialabilityoraptitudehelpsinmakinguseofavailableordiscernedopportunitiesinafruitfulway.However,intheabsenceoffavorableopportunitiesorthepracticeofpotentialability inearlypartof life, the identifiedaptitudemaysometimes vanishwithout developing. Therefore, knowing one’s potential abilityand developing the necessary skills to go with it can open up a new world ofopportunities.

Onemayhavemanypotentialabilitieswhichcanbedevelopedasskills.Youmusttakethehelpofyourcommunity,yourparents,peers,school,teachers,etc.tobeabletoidentifyyourtruepotentialabilities.Sometimes,othersseewhatyoumayhavemissed.

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1.6 ‘SELF’ Awareness and Developing an Action Plan:

Anactionplanisablueprintforsuccess.Itisthefoundationonwhichanindividualcanbuildavision:apictureofthesuccessoneaspiresfor.Itisgoodtomakeanassessmentofone’sacademicworth.Spreadacrossthetableyouracademicprogressreports foraminimumperiodof5years.Thehighsandthelows,consistenciesandincidentalspurtsorplungeswillgiveaninsightintochancesofsuccessinanacademicarea.

Selectionofasuitableacademicareaneedsmeticulouscare,thoughtandproperplanning,keepinginmindone’sgoals,andexpectationsfromthatoption.

Thefollowingdiagramdepictsvariablesthataffectouracademicchoicesthatareoftenignored.

Beforedecidingonthechoiceofanacademicarea, itwouldbehelpful ifyouhaveaclearnotionofyouraptitude,interest,ambition,scopeandqualifications.

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1.7 Expectations of CBSE from Students:

• CBSEworkscontinuouslyfortheholisticdevelopmentofstudentssothatthestudentsof today are groomed to grow into responsible, happy and committed citizens oftomorrow.

• TheBoardbelieves that every student isunique. Studentsmustpouruniquenessintoeveryaspectoftheirlives.

• Hence,theboardexpectsthefollowingfromstudents:

LikeaHarddiscspace,bereceptiveinschoolandsociety. LetloosetheWebBrowserofyourmindsandbedrivenbyyourinquisitiveness,

hardworkandhungerforknowledge, Downloadasmanycompetenciesandlifeskillsasyoupossiblycan. IdentifytheSpams,ifany,andknowthattheBandwidthoflearningisfastand

vast. Use the Auto-correct, Backspace, Pause, Shift or Delete options as they are

abundantinschoolingyearsandaddvaluetoyoureducation. ConsiderexamsasURLs(UniformResourceLocators)of life thataremeantto

helplocatetherealpossibilitiesandresourcesthatliewithin. OptimizetheknowledgeSearchEngineinside. Face(your)Books.Instayourstudies.Doyourbest.Staysharp.

We believe that each student is born to be awesome, not perfect!

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OKAY!!! That was about us being ready for the 21stcentury.Now,Genie,tellmeabouttheCBSEcurriculum.

Alsotellmeaboutthesubjectsavailableatsecondaryandhighersecondarylevels.

Isthereanyparticularcombination,astudentcan’tbeofferedorcan’toptfor?

Seethefollowingdetails:

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InclassX,theboardconductsexaminationsfor39languagesand30subjectsotherthanlanguages.

2.2 The Range of Subjects in CBSE at Secondary and Senior Secondary Level:

TheBoardoffersahugerangeofsubjectsinClassesXandXIIBoardexaminations.Sections2.2to2.4giveadditionaldetailsonthemandatorysubjects,subjectcombinations,andtherestrictions in certain subject combinations at secondary and senior secondary level.

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Class X Languages Subjects other than languages 1. HindiCourse-A SocialScience2. HindiCourse-B Mathematics3. EnglishLanguageandLiterature Science4. Punjabi HindustaniMusic–Vocal5. Malayalam IntroductiontoTourism

6. TamilInformationandCommunication

Technology7. Kannada DynamicsofRetail8. UrduCourse–B Painting

9. OdiaIntroductiontoFinancial

Markets10. French SciencewithoutPractical11. Bengali HomeScience12. Telugu-AndhraPradesh AutomobileTech13. Telugu–Telangana Security14. Marathi FoodProduction

15. Nepali E-PublishingandE-Office(English)

16. UrduCourse–A BasicAgriculture17. Arabic ElementsofBusiness

18. Assamese ElementaryBook-KeepingandAccountancy

19. Gujarati BankingandInsurance20. Manipuri BeautyandWellness

21. German HindustaniMusic-MelodicInstruments

22. Tibetan HindustaniMusic-PercussionInstruments

23. Spanish NationalCadetCorps24. Limboo HealthCareService25. Mizo FrontOfficeOperations26. Lepcha CarnaticMusic–Vocal27. Bhutia Thai

28. Japanese CarnaticMusic-MelodicInstruments

29. Sindhi E-PublishingandE-Office(Hindi)

30. Bodo MarketingandSales

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31. Tangkhul32. Gurung33. Kashmiri34. Rai35. Sherpa36. BahasaMalaysia37. Tamang38. Persian39. Russian

Class XII Languages1. Arabic2. Assamese3. Bahasa4. Bengali5. Bhutia6. Bodo7. EnglishCore8. EnglishElective-C9. EnglishElective-N10. French11. German12. Gujarati13. HindiCore14. HindiElective15. Japanese16. Kannada17. Kashmiri

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InclassXII,theboardholdsexaminationsfor39languages,and148subjectsotherthanlanguages.

That’sawhoppingtotalof256subjectsthattheboardoffers!


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18. Lepcha19. Limboo20. Malayalam21. Manipuri22. Marathi23. Mizo24. Nepali25. Odia26. Persian27. Punjabi28. Russian29. SanskritCore30. SanskritElective31. Sindhi32. Spanish33. Tamil34. Tangkhul35. Telugu-AndhraPradesh36. Telugu-Telangana37. Tibetan38. UrduCore39. UrduElective

Class XII Subjects other than Languages1. PhysicalEducation2. Chemistry3. Physics4. Mathematics5. Economics6. BusinessStudies7. Accountancy8. Biology9. PoliticalScience10. History11. ComputerScience

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12. Geography13. Painting14. InformaticsPractice15. HomeScience16. HindustaniMusicVocal17. Sociology18. Psychology19. Entrepreneurship20. App/CommercialArt21. MultimediaandWebTechnology22. Biotechnology23. TypographyandComputerApplications(English)24. EngineeringGraphics25. HindustaniMusic-MelodicInstruments26. Marketing27. LegalStudies28. Agriculture29. Shorthand(English)30. GarmentConstruction31. BasicPatternDevelopment32. FashionStudies33. MassMediaStudies34. HolisticHealth35. Dance–Kathak36. BeautyandHair37. WebApplications38. HindustaniMusic-PercussionInstruments39. DatabaseManagementApplication40. OfficeProceduresandPractices41. Sculpture42. CapitalMarketOperations43. Banking44. Graphics45. IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement46. FoodProduction–III47. FoodProduction–IV48. HumanRightsandGenderStudies49. TraditionalIndianTextile


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88. FrontOfficeOperations89. AdvancedFrontOfficeOperations90. RetailServices91. FinancialAccounting92. ChildHealthNursing93. Midwifery94. HealthCentreManagement95. LaboratoryMedicine96. ClinicalBio-ChemistryandMicrobiology97. CarnaticMusicVocal98. KnowledgeTraditionsandPracticesofIndia99. AppliedPhysics100. CostAccounting101. Radiography–II102. MechanicalEngineering103. DesignandInnovation104. CarnaticMusic-MelodicInstrument105. BasicConceptsofHealthDiseasesandMedicalTerminology106. Security107. Dance–Mohiniyattam108. CreativeWritingandTranslationStudy109. GraphicDesign110. SecretarialPracticeandAccounting111. Bakery112. HeritageCrafts113. Confectionery114. LabMedicine(MLT)115. ClinicalBio-Chemistry(MLT)116. Microbiology(MLT)117. BiologyOphthalmic118. Optics119. OphthalmicTechniques120. RadiationPhysics121. IntegratedTransportOperations122. LogisticsOperationandSupplyChainManagement123 Radiography–I124. FirstAidandEmergencyMedicalCare125. MusicAesthetics


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2.3 At Secondary Level (Class IX and X) what subjects can you take:

ClassIXandXisanintegratedcourse.StudentsneedtotakeonlythosesubjectsinclassIXwhichtheyintendtocontinueinClass-X.SubjectscanbeselectedaspertheschemeofstudiesinclassIX.StudentsneedtocontinuesamesubjectsinclassXalso.

Compulsorysubjectsandrestrictedcombinations,etc.areasunder:

Subjects Names of the subjects Group

Compulsory

Subject1LanguageI(HindiCourseAorHindiCourseBorEnglishLanguage&Literature)

Group-L

Subject2LanguageII(AnyonefromtheGroupofLanguages(Group-L)otherthanLanguagechosenatSubject1

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(StudenthastheoptionofselectingStandardorBasicMathematicsatAISSE(XBoardexamination)

Syllabusshallremainthesameforboth.

RefertoMathematicssyllabusfordetails.

Group-A1

Subject4 ScienceSubject5 SocialScience

Optional Subject6

Skillsubject*fromthegroupofSkillsubjects

Group-S

Subject7LanguageIII/AnyAcademicsubjectotherthanoptedabove

Group-L/Group-A2

Co-Scholastic Areas

Compulsory

Subject8and9

Assessmentandcertificationschoollevel

ArtEducation

Health&PhysicalEducation

WorkExperience*

*WorkexperienceissubsumedinHealthandPhysicalEducation.

2.3.1 Two levelsofExaminationwill beheld in the subjectofMathematics in theBoardexaminationforClassXfromtheyear2020andthesameshallnotbeapplicabletotheinternalassessmentinclassX.FordetailspleasereferCircularNo.Acad03/2019.

2.3.2 If a student fails in any one of the three compulsory academic subjects (i.e.Science, Mathematics and Social Science) and passes in the Skill subject(offeredassixthoptionalsubject), thatacademicsubjectwillbereplacedbytheSkillsubjectandtheresultofClassXBoardexaminationwillbecomputedaccordingly.

2.3.3 Ifastudentfailsinanylanguagesubject,outoffirstfivesubjects,thesamewillbereplacedbythelanguagetakenassixthsubject(incaseofnoskillssubjectsoffered)orasseventhsubject(optional),providedheorshehaspassedthislanguagesubjectandafterreplacementeitherHindiorEnglishremainsasapassedlanguageinthefirstfivesubjects.

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andhavebeenpromotedtoclassIX,shallbeexaminedbytheconcernedschoolsattheendofClassIXinthesamesyllabusandtextbooksasprescribedforclassVIII.ThosewhoarestillunabletoclearthethirdlanguageattheendofclassIXmaybegivenanotheropportunityinclassX.NostudentshallbeeligibletoappearintheSecondarySchoolExaminationoftheBoardattheendofclassXunlessshe/hehaspassedinthethirdlanguage.

2.3.5 EitherHindiorEnglishmustbeoneofthetwolanguagestobestudiedinclassIXandX.HindiandEnglishcanalsobeofferedsimultaneously.InHindi,twocourses have been provided for class IX and X keeping in view the varyingbackgroundsofthestudentsandastudentmayeitheroptforHindiA(Code002)orHindiB(Code085).

2.3.6 StudentsbeingofferedadditionalsixthskillsubjectmayalsotakeanadditionallanguageIII/subjectasseventhsubject.

2.3.7 Computer Application (Code 165), Information Technology (Code 402) andArtificialIntelligence(code417)cannotbetakentogether.

2.3.8 ForSkillsubjects,onlythosesubjectscanbeofferedforwhichpermissionhasbeengivenbytheDepartmentofSkillEducation,CBSE.

2.3.9 ForRegionalLanguages,theBoardprescribesthetextbooksbeingfollowedinclassesIXandXintherespectiveStateBoardswherethelanguageistaught.SchoolsareadvisedandexpectedtobringtothenoticeofCBSEthechanges,if any, brought out at the commencement of the academic session by therespectiveStateBoards,inthetextbooksofthelanguageoftheirState,asthiswillhaveanimpactontheassessmenttobedonebytheBoard.

2.3.10 SchoolsareexpectedtostrictlyfollowthecurriculumprescribedbyCBSE.

2.3.11 ListofsubjectsofferedatSecondaryLevel:

i. LANGUAGE(GROUP-L):Refertothesection2.2above.

ii. COMPULSORYACADEMICSUBJECTS(GROUP-A1)

MATHEMATICS-STANDARDOR

MATHEMATICS–BASIC(OnlyforX)

SCIENCE

SOCIALSCIENCE

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iii.OTHERACADEMICSUBJECTS(GROUP-A2):

CARNATICMUSIC(VOCAL)

CARNATICMUSIC(MELODICINSTRUMENTS)CARNATICMUSIC(PERCUSSIONINSTRUMENTS)HINDUSTANIMUSIC(VOCAL)

HINDUSTANI MUSIC (MELODIC INSTURMENS) HINDUSTANIMUSIC(PERCUSSIONINSTRUMENTS)

PAINTING

HOMESCIENCE

NATIONALCADETCORPS(NCC)

COMPUTERAPPLICATIONS

ELEMENTSOFBUSINESS

ELEMENTSOFBOOKKEEPING&ACCOUNTANCY

iv. SKILL SUBJECTS (Group –S):Anyonefromthefollowing:

RETAILING

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECURITY

AUTOMOTIVE

INTRODUCTIONTOFINANCIALMARKETS

INTRODUCTIONTOTOURISM

BEAUTY&WELLNESS

AGRICULTURE

FOODPRODUCTION

FRONTOFFICEOPERATIONS

BANKING&INSURANCE

MARKETING&SALES

HEALTHCARE

APPAREL

MEDIA

MULTISKILLFOUNDATIONCOURSE

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2.4 Subjects for you at Senior Secondary level–Classes XI and XII:

ClassXIandXIIisanintegratedcourse.StudentsneedtotakeonlythosesubjectsinclassXIwhichtheyintendtocontinueinclass-XII.Studentscantake/optminimum5ormoresubjectsinclassXI.TheyneedtocontinuesamesubjectsinclassXIIalso.

2.4.1 Combination of Subjects: Subjectscanbeofferedasunder:

Subjects Names of the subjects

Compulsory

Subject1 HindiElectiveorHindiCoreorEnglishElectiveorEnglishCore

Subject2

AnyoneLanguagefromSubjectGroup–LnotoptedasSubject1OrAnyoneSubjectfromAcademicElectives(SubjectGroup–A)

Subject3,Subject4,andSubject5

AnythreeSubjectsfromAcademicElectives(SubjectsGroup–A)OrAnythreeSubjectsfromSkillGroup–SOrAnythreefromCombinationofGroup–AandGroup–S

Additional Subject Optional

Subject6 Anyonesubjectfromanysubjectgroupnotoptedabove

Subjects of Internal Assessment–Compulsory

Subject7to9(SubjectsofInternalAssessmenttobetakenbyallRegularCandidates)

*WorkExperienceHealthandPhysicalEducationGeneralStudies

*WorkexperienceissubsumedinHealthandPhysicalEducation

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CBSEdoesnotpromoteorhaveanystreamsortypicalcombinationofsubjectsinSeniorSecondarylevel,suchas,Science/Humanities/CommercestreamsorthatPhysicscancombineonlywithMathsandChemistry,etc.CBSEinfact, encourages complete flexibility in subject choices. Any combination(that isnot in thenon-permissible list) ispossible.Manystudentsof theBoard,therefore,takePhysicswithFashionStudiesandotherhumanitiessubjects,somecombineonesciencesubject,withtwohumanitiessubjectsandaddBusinessStudiesorICTtoit.

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2.4.2 HindiorEnglishmustbeoneof the two languages tobe studied in classXIand XII. Hindi and English can also be offered simultaneously. InHindi andEnglish,twocourseshavebeenprovidedforclassXIandXIIkeepinginviewthevaryingbackgroundsofthestudentsandastudentmayeitheroptforHindiElective(Code002)orHindiCore(Code302)andEnglishElective(Code-001)orEnglishCore(Code-301).However,samelanguagecannotbeofferedbothatCoreandElectivelevels.

2.4.3 Inadditiontoabove,certaincombinationscannotbetakentogether.

2.4.4 Thefirst5subjectsinthechronologicalorderoffillingthesubjectsinonlineregistrationsystem/MarkSheetareconsideredasMainsubjects.

2.4.5 Acandidatecanalsotakeanadditionalelectivewhichmayeitherbealanguageatelectivelevel(outofthosementionedabove)or,anyotherelectivesubject.

2.4.6 While transacting the Curriculum, due emphasis should be laid onNationalIdentity and Value Education. Schools are expected to draw their ownprogrammesinthisareainaccordancewiththeguidelinesgivenfromtimetotimebytheBoard.Likewise,programmesinGeneralStudiesandHealthandPhysicalEducationbeplannedinaccordancewiththeguidelinesbroughtoutbytheBoard.

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ThecombinationsthatarenotpermittedbytheBoardare:

(i)Physics(Code042)andAppliedPhysics(Code838)

(ii)Chemistry(Code043)andAppliedChemistry(Code839)

(iii)Mathematics(Code041)andAppliedMathematics(Code840)

(iv)BusinessStudies(Code054)andBusinessAdministration(Code833)

(v)Accountancy(055)andCostAccounting(823).

Further,Outof fiveComputerScience/IT related subjects i.e. InformaticsPractice (Code 265) old course (only for class XII), Informatics Practice(Code 065 new course), Computer Science (Code 283 old course), (onlyfor classXII), ComputerScience (Code083newcourse),and InformationTechnology(Code802),acandidatecanoptonlyforonesubject.


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2.4.7 Forcandidateswhotake6subjects(5mainand1additionalsubject)andpassinall6subjects,thepercentageistobecalculatedbytheemployer/institution/universityaccordingtothenormsofemployer/institution/universityinwhichthecandidatewillbeseekingadmission.

2.4.8 If a student has taken 6 subjects, and if he/she fails in any one of first fivesubjects,thesamewillbereplacedbythe6thsubjectprovidedthecandidatesatisfies the schemeof studies i.e. after replacementeitherHindiorEnglishremainsasoneofthemainfivesubjects.

2.4.9 SkillEducationcourses/electivescanbeofferedalongwithanysubject,aspertheschemeofstudies.

2.4.10 ForRegionalLanguages,theBoardprescribesthetextbooksbeingfollowedinclassesXIandXIIintherespectiveStateBoardswherethelanguageistaught.Schools are also advised to bring to the notice of CBSE the changes, if any,broughtoutatthecommencementoftheacademicsessionbytherespectiveState Boards, in the textbooks of the language of their State. Schoolwill beresponsibleforanyissuearisingoutofSchoolnotfollowingBoardsdirectives.

2.4.11 List of Subjects at Senior Secondary Level:

i. LANGUAGES(GROUP–L):Refertothesection2.2above.

ii. AcademicSubjectswiththeircodes(Group-A):

Letusrememberthat:

1. Itiscompulsorytotake5subjectsatseniorsecondarylevel.

2. Inthecompulsorylanguagesubject,thereareonly2choices.

3. Fortherestofthesubjectsthereareamplechoices.

4. However,therearecertainsubjectcombinationsyoucannottake.

5. The first 5 subjects in the chronological order of filling the subjects in onlineregistrationsystem/MarkSheetareconsideredasMainsubjects.

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BeverycarefulwhilefillingupthesubjectcodesduringgettingregisteredforBoardexaminations.Ensureyouhavefilledupthecorrectsubjectcodes.Donotdependuponontheschoolonlytocheckitforyou.Checkityourself.

Ifyoumakeamistake,thereisnorecourseatthetimeofexams.

2.5 Co-Scholastic Areas:

Onlyahealthychildcanlearneffectivelyandgoodhealthleadstobetterlearning.Manyactivitiesarenecessaryfordevelopmentoftheaffectiveandpsychomotordomain.Theactivitieslikegamesandsport,artandmusic,craftworketc.aretermedasco-scholasticactivities.Thetermco-scholasticactivitiesareusedforbothcognitiveandnon-cognitivedevelopmentthatcantakeplacebyexposingthechildtothescholasticandnon-scholasticsubjects.ArtEducationincludinglocalart,craft,literatureandskills,HealthandPhysicalEducation,Yoga, traditional games, indigenous sports,NCC, ScoutsandGuides,Martial

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Artsetc.areintegralpartsofthecurriculumandaretobeincludedintheroutineoftheschoolsfortheholisticdevelopmentofchildren.

2.5.1 Mandatory Art Education:

VideNotificationdatedApril10,2019,CBSEhasmadeArtEducationmandatory in itsschools.Seethenotificationathttp://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/10.04.2019.pdf

Itismandatoryfrom2019-20sessiontohavetwoperiodsofArtEducationperweekfromclasses1to10ineveryschool.

Inanyoneoftheclasses6to8,theschoolisexpectedtoteachculinaryartincludingcookingtostudents.

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2.5.2 Arts-Integrated Learning:

Art-IntegratedLearningisacross-curricularapproachtoteachingandlearningbasedoncollaborationbetweentheteachingofsubjectwiththeteachingofArt(Visual/performingetc.),whereArt,inanyofitsmultipleforms,becomestheprimarypathwaytolearnthesubject/topic and also of assessment. The integration is meant not only to make thelearningprocess(ofthechosensubjectareaforintegration)joyful,butitalsolendsitselftoimbibingagreaterappreciationandunderstandingoftheartformbeingutilizedforthispurpose.

What is this painting about? Is ita general painting, or a printingof planets or information aboutmagnifyingglass?WHATISTHIS?

This is a piece of fine art, a painting about a new form of learning, actually not that new.

It’s just that we just remembered to use it.

This is called Arts- Integrated Learning.WeallwillexplorelearningwiththeuseofArt-basedactivitiesinallsubjectswhereverpossible.

Inacircularissuedon10.04.2019,CBSEhasmandatedArtIntegratedLearninginitsschools.

HAPPY LEARNING

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Watch this video. You will see how effective and joyful learning becomes whenintegratedwithArt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv1A58nVtI8


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When Art is integrated with education, it helps the child apply art-based enquiry,investigationandexploration,criticalthinkingandcreativityforadeeperunderstandingoftheconcepts/topics.Alldisciplinesbeingpursuedbystudentsatallstageshelphim/herdevelopcreativethinkingandproblem-solvingabilitiesinanArts-Integratedclassroom.

2.5.2.1 Implementing Arts- Integrated Education:

Forimplementingthisinclassrooms,thesubjectteacherselectsthetopic/concept/ideathathe/shewantstoteachthroughintegrationofArt.

TheteachercandothisincollaborationwithArtteacher.

Planforthelessonbyintegratingitwithartsactivities.Activitiesarebeinggiveninthenextsub-section.

Next,she/heexploresthetopic/concept/idea,ensuringactivelearningpromotedbymeaningfulIntegrationofArts.

Finally,theteacherpreparesarubrictoassesstheimpactofartsintegratedlearning.

WhathappenswhenaclasspracticesArts-IntegratedLearning?

Theclassroomssimplyturnjoyful!

Imaginehowwonderfulandinterestingitwouldbetolearn:

a) Theplanetsintheuniverseorforests,oceans,etc.throughArt,bychoosingaplanet/forest/oceanandmakingatravelbrochureonit.

b) ReactionsandcompoundsinChemistrybyroleplayingandbecomingtheelement/compoundyourselfandthentryingtomingleornottominglewithotherelementsandcompoundsintheclass.Lotofhumorcouldbethehallmarkofthisexercise.

c) Learning themeaning and linesof adifficult poembybreaking each line into adialoguespokenbyAmitabhBachchanorJamesBondorsettingittomusicbasedonBollywoodsongs,etc.

d) Studyingmetallurgy inChemistry,ormitosisandmeiosis inBiologypreparingapresentationon– If I were a metal, how would I artistically depict my journey of combination with other metals or how can I use a Nukkad Natak to depict mitosis/

meiosis?

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2.5.3 Arts Activities that can be used in Classroom Transactions: A Suggestive List:

2.5.4 Mandatory Health and Physical Education:

• CBSEhasmadeoneperioddaily of health andphysical educationmandatory forall classes fromclass1 to12.Refer to the circularathttp://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2019/16_Circular_2019.pdf

• The mandatory nature of this discipline needs all students to participate in aninnovativewaythroughthestrandsdetailedhereafter.

Weknowthatyouarequiteinquisitiveandobservant.

Whatyoucandoislookforsuchactivities,dances,artsformswhichyoucanembedwiththesubjectsyoustudy.

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a. Eachstudentwillundertakeactivitiescategorizedunderfourstrands.

b. TheWorkExperienceaspectofthesyllabusissubsumedunderthisformat,hence,therewillbenoneedtotakeitupasaseparatesubject.

c. ThisformatistobecompulsorilyimplementedforclassesIX,X,XIandfirsthalfoftheyearforclassXII.

d. UnlessschoolsundertakeHPEseriouslyandarereadywithrecordsofallstrandsaswellasHealthandActivityCardsforallstudents,theywillnotbeallowedtoregistertheircandidatesforBoardexaminations.

YoumustknowandunderstandwhatIamgoingtosaynowbecause,

THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR WRITING THE BOARD EXAMINATION.

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e. All schools need to fill in theHPE SchoolReport for the ongoing session beforeregistering their candidates in classes IX and XI. The report should reflect theactivitiesundertakenundereachstrandseparatelyforeachclassrightfromclassIXtoXII.

f. FromStrand1,atleastoneactivityistobetakenupbyeachstudentasaclassorasan individual.Thechoicewillbe left to thestudentsand theclass teacherwillfacilitateeachchildtodecide,baseduponthesportsfacilitiesavailableattheschool.Schoolsareencouragedtoprovidemoreoptionsbyaddingtotheinfrastructureeachyear.

g. Childrenare free to choosemore thanoneactivity fromstrand1, as longas theschoolsportsinfrastructuresupportsit.

h. Childrenarealsofreetochangetheirchoicesduringthecourseofayear

2.6 Life Skills:

LifeSkillscompriseanintegralpartofoureducation.Thesearetheskillsthatwerequiretobeequippedwithtodeveloptheinnerstrengthtoperformindifferentreal-lifesituations.CBSEhasintroducedSEWAasapartofitslifeskillsinitiativeforsecondarylevel.SEWAreferstoSocialEmpowermentthroughWorkandActionand it isan innovativewayofsensitizing students to develop several life skills. Students can make remarkable andtransformativechangesinthemselvesandinsocietythroughtheseskills.

AWESOME!!!

YouknowwhatIlikedbestaboutallthis?

NO THEORY CLASSES WILL BE TAKEN AWAY AS A PART OF THIS FORMAT!


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Lifeskillshavebeendefinedas“theabilitiesforadaptiveandpositivebehaviourthatenableindividualstodealeffectivelywiththedemandsandchallengesofeverydaylife”(WHO).

‘Adaptive’meansthatapersonisflexibleinapproachandisabletoadjustindifferentcircumstances.

‘Positive behaviour’ implies that a person is forward looking and even in difficultsituations,canfindarayofhopeandopportunitiestofindsolutions.

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2.6.1 The Most Important Life Skills:

Fordetailsrefertohttp://www.cbse.nic.in/cce/life_skills_cce.pdf


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2.6.2 Meaning of the Ten Life Skills:

Self-Awareness -recognitionofour'self',characterandstrength.

Empathy -abilitytoimaginewhatlifeislikeforanotherperson.

Critical Thinking -abilitytoanalyzeinformationandexperiencesinanobjectivemanner.

Creative Thinking - awayofseeingordoing things that ischaracteristicof fourcomponents-fluency(generatingnewideas),flexibility(shiftingperspectiveeasily),originality (conceiving of something new), and elaboration (building on others'ideas).

Problem Solving -dealingconstructivelywithproblemsinourlives.

Interpersonal skills -relatinginpositivewayswithpeopleweinteractwith;abilitytomakeandkeepfriendlyrelation;maintaininggoodrelationswithfamilymemberswhoarethemostimportantsourceofsocialsupport;andabilitytoendrelationshipsconstructively.

Effective Communication – ability to express ourselves, both verbally and non-verbally,inwaysthatareappropriatetoourculturesandsituations;beingabletoexpressopinionsanddesires,andalsoneedsandfears;beingabletoaskforadviceandhelpinthetimeofneed.

Coping with Stress -recognizingthesourcesofstressinourlives,recognizinghowtheyaffectus,andhowweactinawaythathelpsuscontrolourlevelsofstressbychangingourenvironmentorlifestyle,andlearninghowtorelax.

Managing Emotions - recognizingemotionswithinusandothers,beingawareofhowemotionsinfluencebehaviourandbeingabletorespondtoemotionsappropriately.

Decision Making -dealingconstructivelywithdecisionsaboutourlivesortomakedecisionsaboutactionsinrelationtoahealthyassessmentofdifferentoptionsand,whateffectsthesedifferentdecisionsarelikelytohave.

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Lazinessisnotalifeskill,buthumourcertainlyis!

Procrastinationisnotalifeskill,butoriginalityandcreativethinkingare!

(Cartoonsonlyforeducationalpurpose,notforcommercialuse.)

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Empathyandbeingabletoseetheotherperson’spointofviewareconsideredtobethemostimportantlifeskillstobeabletoworkinacollaborativeenvironment.Globally,moreandmoreemployersarelookingatcollaborativeskillsforrecruitment.

2.6.3 These are some of the suggestive techniques that our teachers use for the transaction of Life Skills:

Technique Use

Brainstorm Freeexpressionofideasamongparticipantsonagivenissueorquestion.

StoryTelling Telling of narratives with particular theme, based on actualevents,relatingtoreallifesituations.

Drama Portraylifeorcharacterortellastoryusuallyinvolvingconflictsandemotionsthroughactionanddialogue.

DiscussionExchangeandsharingofideas,experiences,factsandopinionson a given topic, enhancing competence for analysis andcommunication.

Debate Adiscussioninvolvingtwoopposingpartieswitheachgroupexpressingopinionsorviewsonagiventopicorsubject.

SongsandDances Creatingmusicalcompositionsontopicalissuesandthemes.

Games EnhancingTeamspirit,Leadershipskills,ProblemSolving.

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Hereiscreativethinkingforyou!

Onceataninterviewatareputedbusinessschool,apanelofintelligentinterviewerswasinterviewingprospectivestudentsforadmissionintheschool.Whenoneoftheprospectivestudentsenteredtheroomandnervouslysatonthechairinfrontofthem,thepanel said to theboy, “Weshall eitheraskyou teneasyquestionsorone reallydifficultquestion.Choosecarefullyasitwilldetermineyouradmissiontotheschool!”

Theboythoughtforawhileandanswered,“Iwouldliketoansweronereallydifficultquestion.”

“Well,goodlucktoyou,youhavemadeyourchoice!Now,answerus.Whatcomesfirst,DayorNight?”

Theboywas joltedintorealityashisadmissiondependedonthecorrectnessofhisanswertothissinglequestion,buthethoughtforawhileandsaid,“It’stheday,sir!”

“How?”askedtheinterviewer.

“Sorrysir,youassuredmethatIdonotneedtoanswertheseconddifficultquestion.

(https://alltimeshortstories.com/the-interview/ accessed on 17.08.2019.)

2.7 SEWA (Social Empowerment Through Work Education and Action):

• SEWAisan integralcomponentofHPE.Thisaspectaims to focuson themental/emotionalandsocialhealthofthechild.AllstudentsofclassesIXtoXII(forXII,onlytillendofthefirstsemester/term)willparticipateinSEWAprogramroundtheyear.

• The main objective of the SEWA projects is to direct children’s mind towardsconstructiveactivitieswithpositiveoutcomesthroughthefacilitationofcreativeandcriticalthinking.Thiswouldhelpthemtodevelopself-confidenceandself-esteem.

• Another objective of this programme is to underline the significance of theinterdependenceofallhumanbeingsandourdependenceontheenvironmentinthisshrinkingglobalvillage.Studentsmustacknowledgethattheyhavearesponsibilitytowardsthelessprivileged,thedisadvantaged,theCWSN(Divyang),thesociety,and

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2.7.1 Benefits of SEWA:

Asastudentyoushallbeableto:

• developLifeSkillsofSelf-AwarenessandEmpathy

• developCreativeandCriticalThinkingSkills

• becomeacaringandcompassionateindividual

• respondasasociallyempoweredchangemaker

• acquiretheskillstobeanactiveleaderandinitiatorofchange

• plan,implementanddeliverprojectsconnectedtotherealworld

• visualizeandparticipateinaworldgoingbeyondtheclassroomandoften/sometimesbeyondtheboundariesoftheschool

• formulatestrategiestodelivermeaningfulprogramsandprojects

• critiquepremisesasareflectiveenquirer

• demonstratefairplayandnon-judgmentalethicalbehavior

• activelyengageinSEWAactivitiesasanindividualandatateamlevel

• participateinvariousactivitiesinageappropriatewaysacrossdisciplines

• selectandapplyskills,factsandcompositionalideas

• competewithoneselftoimproveself-performanceandevaluatestrategiesforfurtherenhancement

• know,understandandapplyrules

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Brainstormon theproject thatyouasaclasswould like to takeup; it shouldbeanyprojectthatisrelatedtosports/art/community/environmentetc.Forexample,improving/makinganimpactonthecommunity/environment/healthandfitnessofstudents.

Decideontheexactfocusareafortheproject.

Brainstorm and createmind-maps/outlineonthechosenfocusarea.

Identifythecausesyouwanttosupportandchooseone/ormorewaysofcarryingitforward.

Outline theobjectivesof theprojects youhave chosenandpresentplans for theimplementationaswellaswaysofmeasuringthesuccessoftheproject.

Assignrolestoeachmemberoftheclasscommunitybyconsensus.Ensureeachandeverychildisincluded.

LearntoresearchonthechosenareaofSEWA.

Seekguidancefromtheteacherwhenyouneedit.

Learnhowtoplan,implement,reviewandtakeresponsibilityforyourdecisions.

Examinetheeffectofyourinterventionandsupportforthecausesyouhavechosenandpresentthemtotherestoftheclass/school

Capturethehoursspentaswellasdocumentsandevidencewhereverrequiredinthestudentportfolio/dossier

Share the impact of the SEWAwork undertaken as Power Pointwith the schoolcommunityandaspartofaspecialexhibitionattheendoftheyear,clearlyhighlightingtheroleofeachstudentintheclass

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Hey! What are you thinking? You havesuddenlygonequiet.Itissounlikeyou!

Hahaha

Why should I know about the culturalheritageofIndia?Howisthisknowledgegoingtohelpme?

Yousurearefunny!

ButasIwastellingyouaboutCurriculum,athoughtjust struckme…Would you like to know about theculturalandscenicheritageofIndia?

Itisapartofourvaluesystem.CBSEhasbeenworkingcontinuouslyfortheinculcationofvaluesamongtheyoungsters.

Remember,avalue-orientedstudentisthedemandofthe21stcenturyworkforce.

Wouldyoupleasetellmewhatarevalues?And, how is cultural heritage related tovalues?

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Answertoyourquestionno.1:Values are the determining qualities of life. There is a verylarge body of knowledge and lists of values. Article 51 A of theIndian Constitution – Fundamental Duties – provides the mostcomprehensive list of values that should be inculcated by everyIndiancitizen.Answertoyoursecondquestion:TopreserveourculturalheritageisoneoftheFundamentalDuties.Ifyoudonotknowabout the fundamentalduties,seethedetailsbelow:

OurFundamentalDutiesare:(a) toabidebytheConstitutionandrespectitsidealsandinstitutions,theNational

FlagandtheNationalAnthem;(b) to cherishand follow thenoble idealswhich inspiredournational struggle for

freedom;(c) toupholdandprotectthesovereignty,unityandintegrityofIndia;(d) todefendthecountryandrendernationalservicewhencalledupontodoso;(e) topromoteharmonyandthespiritofcommonbrotherhoodamongstallthepeople

ofIndiatranscendingreligious,linguisticandregionalorsectionaldiversities;torenouncepracticesderogatorytothedignityofwomen;

(f) tovalueandpreservetherichheritageofourcompositeculture;(g) toprotectand improvenaturalenvironment including forests, lakes,riversand

wildlifemandtohavecompassionforlivingcreatures;(h) todevelopthescientifictemper,humanismandthespiritofinquiryandreform;(i) tosafeguardpublicpropertyandtoabjureviolence;(j) tostrivetowardsexcellenceinallspheresofindividualandcollectiveactivityso

thatthenationconstantlyrisestohigherlevelsofendeavourandachievement;*[(k)whoisaparentorguardiantoprovideopportunitiesforeducationtohischildor,

asthecasemaybe,wardbetweentheageofsixandfourteenyears.]Thesevaluesaretobeinculcatedinourstudents.CBSEhasalsoreleasedvalueeducationkitforclasses1to12th.

*Ins.bytheConstitution(Eighty-sixthAmendment)Act,2002,s.4(whichisyetnotinforce,datetobenotifiedlateron).

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Haha.

You could say that I am a constant learner. One of mywanderingsintolearningtookmeintotheincrediblediversityandrichnessofthecultureandheritageofourcountry.Bysimplydelvingintoit,onecanlearnexperientiallyaboutallsubjectsbeingtaughtinCBSEschools.

ValuescannotbelearntonInternet.Theyareacquiredthroughreallifelearningandexperiences.

At times, I feel I am talking to anencyclopedia. You seem to know abouteverything.

ThistimeIwillnotsimplytellyou.

Ihavebroughtsomethingveryinterestingforyou.

Byseeingthat,youwillsurelyknowhowrichourcultureisandhowdiverselyunique.

Now that you put it like that, I find itextremely fascinating. I cannot wait tohearthisfromyou.Pleasedotell.

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LetmebeginwiththecuisinemapofIndiabecauseIknowyouareafoody.

Youcansurelytrycookingsomeoftheseaspartofyourculinaryartclassorathome.

Iamalleyesandearsforthisshowwhichyouaresosplendidlydescribing.

Our elders/parents/relatives have told us about the famousmonuments, art forms,dancesetc.ofthestatewebelongto,andsometimesevenofthoseplacesoutsidethestatewhichtheyhavevisited.

Wealsoobservethesethingswhenwevisitsomeplace.

Itisourculturalheritagethatautomaticallyunitesus.

Have you felt that Punjabi music/beats have the capacity tomake anyone feel likedancing to it? Have you felt that the Gujarati Garba dance is somewhat similar toRajasthanidanceandbothareasifapartofyourownbeing?HaveyouseenhowalmosteveryIndiananywhereinthecountryorevenabroadstartscleaninguptheirhousesjustbeforeDiwali?

Youmusthavevisitedseveralplaces,severalstates.Howmuchdidyounoticeaboutthelocalart,dance,andcuisineduringyourvisit?

Wefeelthatitwillbehelpfulforyoutohavetheinformationaboutthecuisine,folkdanceandmusic,traditionalartformsofallStatesandUnionTerritoriesatoneplace.That iswhywehavecollectedthis information foryouonthenextpage,alongwithsomeamazingthingsyoucanlearnthroughsomeofthem.

Wesuggestthatyougothroughit,andtrytofindoutmorefromyourownstateandaddtoyourknowledge.Youcanalsocopyitinyournotebookandaddmoreinformationtoit,includingwhatyoulearntfromit,sothatwhenyouareonyourvisitnexttime,youcanfeelmoreconnectedtothenewstate/place.

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Okay! You are a responsible boy. Cooking is also a life-skill.

Let me tell you something very interesting: the Khichdi Map of India

A Dish Connecting India – Khichdi

Grrrr!!!!Don’t you challenge me. I am big enough. I can cook too. I help my mom as well. I will try Chokha- Bhaath today, with my father.

The Indian Khichdi is a popular dish that provides several nutritional and health benefits . It is called a comfort food because it is so easy to make that any amateur can cook. It is a simple diet with extraordinarily nourishing benefits.

800 Kg Khichdi was prepared at World Food India 2017 to promote it as Brand India Food.

Khichdi also serves our Indian soldiers as their survival food in the extreme climatic conditions. The combination of khichdi provides the body with ten essential amino acids making it a complete Protein diet helping soldiers remain strengthened and energetic even in absence of food.

Khichdi is prepared in the Northern most India, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, down South, in the vibrant Eastern India, and colourful Western India. It is prepared in all states of our country, though the recipe may vary. Thus, it brings oneness in diversity.

SEE THE KHICHDI MAP OF INDIA!

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Next is my favourite topic-Art.

So interesting! I will switch to Khichdi for tonight instead of ChokhaBhaath.

Going one step ahead from you, I will also find out the nutritional value of some of my choicest dishes.

What next?

(https://www.pinterest.com/pin/703335666780753621/?nic=1a accessed on 25th October 2019)

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GRINTERESTING ABOUT THE INDIAN FOLK ART FOR YOU

1. Kalamkari paintings are made from natural dyes made from flowers and seeds. You may like to find out which flowers and seeds.

2. Madhubani Paintings are often characterized by complex geometrical patterns.These paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals, religious rituals, etc. They also advocate conservation of environment, as many of the motifs relate to animals, trees, etc. The colors used in Madhubani paintings are usually derived from plants and other natural sources. These colors are often bright; pigments like lampblack and ochre are used to create black and brown respectively. Instead of contemporary brushes, objects like twigs, matchsticks and even fingers are used to create the paintings.

(https://www.culturalindia.net/indianart/paintings/madhubani.html accessed on 5.10.2019)

3. Terracotta is the art of creating glazed or unglazed porous earthenware, figurines, and other decorative materials from clay which is dried and fired in temperatures of around 1000°C giving it a distinctly orange, red, brown, yellow, or grey color.

a. Chhattisgarh has a number of economically crucial minerals. Large deposits of coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite, and dolomite are found in various parts of the state.

b. No wonder Chhattisgarh produces some beautiful metal based art, such as Dokhra. Bell metal art or Dokhra figurines are made from brass and bronze by local tribals, through the lost wax technique or “hollow casting.

4. Macrame craft of Goa has an interesting history. It actually appeared on the scene for the first time in some carvings depicting braiding on Assyrian and Babylonian costumes in the 13th century. It appears that Arab weavers began using this type of craft to finish the excess thread left out on woven shawls, towels, etc. intriguingly, it became so popular that in the 17th Century, Queen Mary herself taught Macrame craft to her ladies-in-waiting. And guess how it spread to the world? Well, sailors who spent several days on ships utilized their time creating Macrame items which they would sell to the countries where they docked. What an ingenuous method to spread Art when there was no social media!



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5. Warli painting/art contains graphic symbols comprising triangles, circles and squares. Mineral Colours, Poster Colours, Paper and Fabric are the raw material used. (https://craftofgujarat.gujarat.gov.in/SubTrade?Category=19&SubCategory =1902 accessed on 5.10.2019)

6. Masks have been made from Papier Mache since Paleolithic times. In Durga Puja, idols of Goddess Durga are made from this craft and in Norway a church made of Papier Mache survived 37 years. Funniest part is that the massive spinning papiermache globe made in Edinburgh for the Harry Potter film fetched an amazing £17,750 at auction!

7. Aipan is one of the traditional art (painting form) of Kumaon. Aipans are known by different names and is in popular in many parts of India with larger variations. It is called Alpana in Bengal, Satiya in Gujarat, Rangoli in Maharashtra, Chowkpooran in UP, Kolam in south India, Madne in Rajasthan, Arichan in Bihar and Bhuggul in Andhra.

Always ready to help you, Uday!

Let’s go!

Stop, Stop! I will myself find out more about Pattachitra, Meenakari, Nirmal, Thangka and many more.

I had no idea that our country has so many folk art forms.

Now, can you tell me about Indian Folk Dances?

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Roshni, it’s my turn now. I know a few things about quite a few folk dances. Now, I will tell you.

Then, I am pleasantly surprised. Okay, tell me.

o Indian dances are generally categorized as classical dances and folk dances. Besides that semi classical and tribal dance forms are also recognized. Indian contemporary dances are the fusion and experimentation of different dance forms including Western forms.

o Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes 8 dance forms as classical - Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. Culture Ministry of India recognizes Chhau also as a classical dance besides those eight.

o It may be noted that tribal dances of India are vastly dissimilar from Indian folk dances; there is no thread that binds the two. There are several tribal folks in India; each of the tribes possesses its own distinguishable dance traditions and invariably all of them are interwoven with the life of the people who perform the same.

o Drum is the most requisite instrument of all tribal folk dances.

o In Junagadh district of Gujarat, resides a tribal community, known as Siddis, whose appearance has such a strong resemblance to African people, that you might mistake them for belonging to the African continent. They are believed to be descendants of the Bantu speaking East Africans who may have arrived here as slaves or merchants in the period 1200-1900 AD. They have retained certain East African aspects of culture till date. One of them is the SiddiDhamal dance, done to represent a successful hunting trip, which is so action-packed and comical that it leaves the audience enthralled!

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o Hozagiri is one of the popular tribal dances of India, which is performed by the Riang community of Tripura state. This dance is mainly famous for its unique moves and steps. The performers are not allowed to move the upper portion of their torso and so as the hands. This is a terrible belly dancing that is performed by the girls by standing on a pitcher and balancing a bottle and a lighted lamp on their heads. IT SURELY DOES REQUIRE LOT OF HARDWORK, CONCENTRATION AND PRACTICE. All part of the qualities required to be successful.

o Energetic group folk dances like Bhangra, Ghoomar, Lavani and Gidda etc tell us about the importance of 21st century skills of team-work and collaboration.

o Folk Dances portray the spirit of the rural India. These folk dances were introduced to ease the farmer and rural folks of the burden and the austerity of their job. This is precisely why most of the folk dances revolve around seasonal changes and the beginning or end of a harvest.

o Folk dances convey the message of unity across the country. Bihu, Bhangra, Jawara, Grida etc. are all performed during or post-harvest period.

o You can also consider Dance as a form of physical fitness activity. How? Just note about the dances explained ahead. Each of these dances requires intense physical activity. Women in Punjab perform the Giddha, also characterised by its spontaneous energy. Rajasthani women, their faces covered with flowing veils, are swirls of colour as they move in the Ghoomar dance, while their counterparts in Gujarat perform the famous Garba, dancing in a circle with batons. Their men perform the DandiyaRas, a more vigorous version of the same dance, leaping and crouching in twirling patterns.

o In the fishing communities of Maharashtra, men and women link arms and dance together and the women climb on to the men's shoulders to form pyramids. So, one can also relate to History and Mathematics, through this dance.

o Folk Dances are also a form of Story Telling: an art within art. There are also several forms of dance-drama or folk theatre, such as the Nautanki of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the Bhavai of Gujarat, the irreverent Tamasha of Maharashtra, the Bengali Jatra, the spectacular Yakshagana of Karnataka and Theyyam of Kerala, all of which narrate legends of local heroes, kings and deities.

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o Some dances also portray the chirpiness and agility of birds. Mayur dance of Uttar Pradesh and Suwa dance of Chhattisgarh.

o Classical Dances also tell a story. Dances like Kathak of Uttar Pradesh. The hint lies in name: Katha= Story

So many new things known. You did a great job, my dear!

Roshni, It’s my turn now. You may be good at CBSE policies, I can also tell you about our cultural heritage. My next topic is Indian Handlooms/ Weaving Craft. See the weaving map below and notice a few interesting information given after it.

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1. Sericulturemeansrearingofsilkworms.

2. Antharea Assamensis is a silkworm that is indigenous to Assam. The GarocommunityofAssamproducesMugasilk,asilkknownforitsglossytextureanddurability,fromthesesilkworms.In2009,UtpalBoraandhisteamattheIndianInstituteofTechnology,Guwahati,inAssam,reportedthepotentialofusingMugasilkfibroinasapromisingbiomaterialfortissueengineeringapplications.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/term.196)

3. Innovation is a hallmark of the Indian weavers. One example is Chanderi.Weavesilkandzariintraditionalcottonyarnandtheresultistheshiningchandericloth.

4. Let’shaveauniquedescriptionofPhulkari.The term Phulkari is symbolic of the blending of nature with human hardwork. Phulmeans flower andKari

meanskarorhand.Thus,flowersembroideredthroughhand.PhulkariofPunjabrepresentstheruralPunjablife,familialtiesandrichfloraofthestate.

5. KosaisakindofsilkwovenbyweaversinChhattisgarh.Kosa when translated into Spanish means a rare thing, kosa in Hindi slang means ‘lukewarm’.Briefly speaking,Kosaisararitybecauseofthehardworkinvolvedandisalsowarmtowear.Howwordsconveythedeepmeaning!

Youhaveactuallygivenmealotofinformationthroughthesemaps.

Roshni,Didn’t I tell you it’smy turnnow. In addition to thedisplayofArt,Dance,Cuisine,WeavingCraftofIndia,Iwillalsotellyouaboutafewlesserorunknownplaceswhichyoumaynothavevisited.Trygoingplaces.

FrancisBaconhasalsosaid,

“Travel,intheyoungersort,isapartofeducation,intheelder,apartofexperience.“

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Whatdoesitmean?

Whataretheplacesthatyouwantmetoknow?

It simply lays emphasis on the role of travelling in oureducation.Educationisnotsimplybookish.

While you travel, you get so many experiences and theseexperiences actually inculcate life skills in us. You meetdifferentkindsofpeopleandlearncommunicationskills.Youalso learn managing your own work when you buy tickets,carryyourownluggage.

Ihavebeenabletocollectfrominternetalistofonlyafewofthoseplaceswithalineortwoabouteach.Restyoualsotrytofindyourself.

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ANDHRA PRADESH

• ArakuValley

• SrisailamDam&Bhramaramba

• PapiKondalu:abreathtakinglybeautifulhillrangeboundedbyRiverGodavari.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

• Ziro:aquaintoldtowninArunachalPradesh,hometotheApaTanitribeandfamousforitspinehillsandricefields.

• Bhalukpong:adelightforwildlifeandadventureenthusiasts.

• Roing:oneofthemostattractivedestinationsfortourists.

• Anini:markedbypleasantweatherandimmensenaturalbeauty,makingitatourist'sparadise.

• Along:abeautifultownthatglowswithnaturalbeauty.

• Daporijo:asmalltownonthewayfromZirotoAlong.

• Khonsa:abeautifullittlehill-stationwithnaturalbeautyallaroundit.

• NuranangFalls:abeautifulwhitesheetofwaterthatdescendsfromtheheightofabout100meters.

• Gorichen Peak: the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh and it is located betweenTawangandWestKamengdistrictsofArunachalPradesh.

ASSAM

• The Majuli Islands: and most of these get submerged under water during themonsoons.

• TheTocklaiTeaResearchCentre:oneofthelargestandoldesttearesearchstationsintheworld.

• TheKakochangWaterfalls:amagnificentwonderofnature.

BIHAR

• LauriyaNandangarh:asmalltownsituated28kmnorthwestofBettiahfamousforitsbeautifullyerectedAshokanPillar.

• ValmikiNationalPark: situatedon the India-Nepalborderon thebanksof riverGandak.

• NavlakhaPalace,alsoknownasRajnagarPalace:anancientroyalpalacewhichisapopularheritagebuildingintheregion.

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• JalMandir:areveredJaintemplewhichisdedicatedtothe24thTirthankara-LordMahavir. Also known as Apapuri, the gorgeous white marble temple marks thecremationspotofLordMahavirandisasacredpilgrimagecentreofJainism.

CHHATTISGARH

• The Chitrakote Falls: the widest natural waterfall in India and often called theNiagaraFallsofIndia,locatedontheIndravatiRiver.

• TheKailashGufaandKotumsarCaves:locatednearavillageofKotumsarandoneofthemajorattractionpointsofChhattisgarh.

• TheTeerathgarhFalls:ablocktypewaterfallontheKangerRiveratKangerGhatiinBastardistrict.

• Chirmiri:ahillstationandgreencityofChhattisgarhstate.

GUJARAT

• RanikiVav:anancientabandonedstepwelldatingbacktothe11thcentury.

• ThelargestpopulationofBlackbuck,theunusualspiral-hornedIndianantelope,livesatVelavadar,theonlytropicalgrasslandinIndiatobegiventhestatusofanationalpark.

• ChampanerandPavagadh:historical,architecturalandarcheologicaltreasuresfrombothMuslimandHindutraditions.

HARYANA

• ThehistorictownofNarnaul inMahendergarh:claimstobeoneoftheimportantseatsoftheDwaparyugaofMahabharata.

• The historical city of Nuh traces its roots to the Aryan civilization, and later theTughlaqDynasty.

• Morni Hills: a refreshing hill station situated on the out skirts of Panchkula inHaryanaclosetoChandigarh.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

• RudyardKiplingdescribedSpitiasaworldwithinaworld.Thisremote,highaltitudeareaofHimachalPradeshistuckedawayagainsttheborderofLadakhandTibet.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

• ChadarTrek:themostsoughtaftertreksintheHimalayas.

• ThetwomajorsectsofBuddhism,DrukpaandGelugpahadtwogompasinMulbekhMonastery.Thelocationis45kmsawayfromKargiland260kmfromLehtown.



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• PhugtalorPhuktalgompaormonastery:asignificantBuddhistmonasterylocatedin theLungnakValley that tooveryremotely fromthemain townand thisone isreachableonlybywalking.

• HallofFame:RunbyIndianArmy.Thisisawarmemorialhousinghistoryexhibits.

JHARKHAND

• NetarhatispopularlyknownastheQueenofChotanagpur.

• BetlaNationalPark:abeautifulnationalparkwhichisspreadoverthehillyterrainoftheattractivePalamaudistrict,westofRanchiinJharkhand.

• DashamFalls,alsoknownasDassamFalls:aspectacularwaterfall

KARNATAKA

• Udupi:afamoustempletownandheadquartersoftheUdupiDistrict;alsothesourceofUdupicuisinewhichisfamousacrosstheworld.

• Murudeshwar:oneof themost famous touristplaces tovisit inKarnataka, for itspilgrimageimportanceapartfrombeingapopularbeachresort.

KERALA

• Muzuris,situatedaboutanhourtothenorthofthecity,usedtobethemostimportanttradingportinKerala.

• JatayuparaEarth'sCenter:anambitiousnewattractioninKerala.

• SargaalayawonaNationalTourismAwardforBestRuralTourismProjectin2016.ThistouristvillagewassetupattheprettyvillageofIringal,inKerala'sKozhikodedistrict,toprovideaplatformfortalentedartisanstodisplaytheircraftsmanship.

MADHYA PRADESH

• Maheshwar:knownastheVaranasiofcentralIndia,isasmallholytowndedicatedtoLordShiva.

MAHARASHTRA

• TadobaNationalParkandTigerReserve:oneofthebestplacestoseeatigerinthewildinIndia.

MANIPUR

• Thoubalisagoodholidaydestinationforthoselookingforapleasantclimateandnumerousactivities

• LoktakLake,andtheSendraIslandonit,isoneofthemostbeautifulattractionsofthestate.

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• MoirangisasmalltownnestledinthestateofManipur.

MEGHALAYA

• TheDoubleDeckerLivingRootBridge: oneof themostuniquenaturally formedstructures that stands strongly since its inception and is frequented by travelersfromaroundtheworld.

• TheIalongPark,about10kmsfromJowai,isahiddengem,oftenleftoutfromplansmadetothestateofMeghalaya.

• TheBalpakramNationalParkinTura,MeghalayaisamongtheseveralplacestovisitinMeghalayaforalllevelsofnatureenthusiasts.

• TheSijuCavelocatedinMeghalaya,sincethebeginningoftwentiethcentury,remainsoneofthechiefsourcesofobservingnaturalphenomenonamongcaveresearchers.Itisthefirstlime-lightednaturalcaveinIndia,alsoknownasthebatcaveowingtotheabundanceofthesenocturnalmammalshere.

MIZORAM

• MizoHlakungpuiMualisamonumentalsquarededicatedtotheMizopoets.

• VantawngFallsisoneofthefamouswaterfallsinMizoram.Itisatwo-tieredwaterfall.

• Lunglei is the second-largest town inMizoram.Earlier, it servedas the capital ofSouthLushaiHillDistrict.

• Phawngpui,alsoknownastheBlueMountain,isthehighestpeakinMizoram.

NAGALAND

• Phekisahillyarearichinfloraandfauna.Apartfromthespellboundinghills,ShilloiLakeisanimportantattraction.

• Tuensang is the headquarters of the Tuensang district, the easternmost and thelargestdistrictofNagaland,andisflankedbyMyanmaronitsrightside.

• Home of the Konyaksnagas, Mon provides tourists with a unique and quitemesmerizingviewoftattooedfaceswearingfeathers.

• DzukouvalleyandJapfuPeakofferoneofthemostbreathtakinglandscapesofthecontinent.Nagalandiscalledthe'SwitzerlandoftheEast'.

ODISHA

• MangalajodiisavillagelocatedinKhordhadistrictinthenorthernedgeoffamousChilika Lake; it is one of the prime tourist attraction and known for its scenicbeauty,vastwetlandandtheparadiseofbirds.



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• SimlipalNationalParkishometo99RoyalBengalTigers,432WildIndianelephants,Gaurs-IndianBisonsandChausingha.Simlipalelephantreserveisdeclaredasoneofthe15biospheresofIndia.

• TheBarehipaniFallsisthesecondtallestwaterfallofthestateandlisted3rdamongstthetop10highestwaterfallsofIndiawithtotalheight399metres.

PUNJAB

• SirhindFatehgarhisacityinPunjabthatisfamousforitsrichhistoryandthereligioussignificanceithasfortheSikhcommunity.

• KilaRaipurisanamazingvillagewhoseloveforsportsandrecreationisunmatchedanywhereelseinthecountry.

RAJASTHAN

• ShekhawatiregionofRajasthaniswellworthincludingonyouritinerary.LocatedinthetriangleofDelhi,JaipurandBikaner,manypeopleoverlookitinfavorofmorepopulardestinationsinRajasthan.

SIKKIM

• YuksomistheoriginofseveralenthrallingtreksintotheHimalayasorthemagicalKanchenjunga.TheonceacapitalofSikkim,thishamletismoreknownforitspristinebeautyandrusticappeal.

• TsomgoLakeortheChanguLakeislocatedonly38kmfromSikkim’scapital.Itliesatanaltitudeof12,400ftandisoneofthehighestlakesinIndia.

• Pellingisthedestinationforyou!ItisfromthisSikkimesetownonecanhavethebestviewsoftheHimalayasandtheKanchenjungaPeak,andcanexperiencethebestoftheirSikkimholidays.

• Ravangla:AscenictownbetweenGangtokandPelling,thishill-townalsohostssomeofthemostpopulartreksinSikkim.

• Namchimeans the ‘top of the sky’. And on a visit to thismagnificent Sikkimesecity,thiswillbeproved!DoDrulChortenwasbuiltin1945undertheleadershipofTruslshiRimpoche.Holdingahighprominenceamongstallthereligioussitesinthestate, this stupa is lacedwith108ManiLhakorprayerwheels and is anultimateplacetoconnectwiththeessenceofone’sinner-self.

TAMIL NADU

• Chettinad region is located about two hours from Madurai and Thanjavur. TheBangalaisastatelyhomesteadlocatedinKaraikudi,intheheartofChettinad.

• Pichavarammangroveforestisoneoftheworld'slargestmangrovejungles.

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• MedakFortisdecoratedwithvarioussculpturesandHinduandIslamicarchitecturalstyle.

• Sangareddy is a place located near the capital Hyderabad and it is famous for amuseumandnotjustanyrandomattractionbuta1796A.DbuiltJailMuseum.

• RamagundamisoneofthepreferredplacestovisitforcasualgetawaysespeciallyfromKarimnagarandWarangal.

• KhammamisitsmajesticfortlocatedinStambhadrihill.Thefortisabouta1000yearoldanditisamajortouristattractionthatreceivesalotofpraisesforitsarchitecturethathasablendofHinduandIslamicstyle,andalsofortheviewofthecityyougetfromthefort.

TRIPURA

• JampuiHillsisasmallhillstationborderingMizoram.ItisoccupiedbyMizopeopleandknownforitsscenicbeauty.

• NeerMahalisawaterpalacebuiltinthemiddleofRudrasagarLake.Itisaone-of-its-kindpalaceintheNorthEastIndia.

• UnakotiisasmallhillstationwhichisknownforwaterfallsandrockcarvingsrelatedtoHindugodShiva.

UTTARAKHAND

• Peora• Khirsu• Munsiyari• Binsar• Mandal• Chaukori• KhatiVillage

• Kanatal• ManaVillage• Dharchula• Pangot• Gwaldam• AbbottMount• Chopta

UTTAR PRADESH

• Bada Gaon village near Khekra is a prominent Jain religious site and famous fortemplesofLordParshvanath.TrilokTeerthDhaminBadaGaonisa317feethighJaintemple,builtinshapeofJainEmblem.

• WildlifeSOS,TombofItimad-ud-Daulah,Agra.

• ChaukhandiStupaVaranasi.

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WEST BENGAL

• Kalimpongisaless-touristyalternativeunderthreehoursfromDarjeeling.

• Bishnupurisrenownedforbeingthebirthplaceofterracotta.

• Mayapur is laid-back pilgrim city with special significance for followers of LordKrishna.

• PanduaandGaur, inWestBengal'sMaldadistrict, are the fascinatingruinsof theformercapitalsofMuslimnawabs(rulers)datingbacktothe13th-16thcenturies.

• Barrackpore,wheretheBritishsetuptheirfirstmilitarybarrackorcantonmentinIndiain1772,toexploresomerelicsoftheRajera.

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

• LittleAndamanIsland,situatedatthesouthernendofthearchipelagoandDuncanPassageseparatesitfromRutlandIsland.

• BarrenIslandislocatedatadistanceof35kmsofPortBlair,thecapitalcityoftheAndamanandNicobarislands.

• ChidiaTapu is apicturesque little village famous for itsnaturalbeauty,numerousresidentbirdsandgorgeousviewsofthesunset

• TheSamudrikaNavalMarineMuseum,managedbytheIndianNavy,isanamazingsourceofinformationfordetailsontheenvironmentintheocean,itsecosystemanditsbiodiversity.

• Diglipur,alargeislandlocatedintheNorthAndamanarea,isatouristhotspotandanecologicalparadise.

• ChathamSawMillisthebiggestandtheoldestmillacrossAsiaownedbytheForestDepartment.

CHANDIGARH

• ShantiKunj is a garden fedbyanatural stream thatdivides it into fivebloomingislands.

• TheHighCourtandtheCapitoldesignedbyLeCorbusier isanotherarchitecturalmarvelcomposedoftwofoldcover,whichappearslikeanoverturnedumbrella.

DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

• Dudhni,located40kmsfromSilvassaand20kmsfromKhanvel,isanaquaserenetouristresort,andidealtoexplorewatersports.

• Luhari,14kmfromSilvassa,isforvisitorslookingforanabsolutelyrelaxedbreakclosetoMotherNature.Theresortsherehavemachanstylecottagesclosetoforestedareas.

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• Khanvel, 20 km south of Silvassa, is surrounded by lush green hills. The riverSakartodflowsby,andintheforestsyoucanspotflyingfoxes,fruitbats,flycatchersandbarbets.

• The famous Lion Safari at Vasona spread over 20 hectares, is a huge attraction.Visitorsaredriveninvansthatarefittedwithnetmeshscreenstoadmirethelionsintheirnaturalhabitat.

• Satmaliahasawildlifesanctuarywithmanyspeciesofantelope.Manyotheranimals–includingsambharandchitaldeer,andblackbucks–andawidevarietyofbirds-includingtheflamebackwoodpecker,peacocks,andthrushes–canbespotted.

DAMAN AND DIU

• TheNaidacavesarelocatedontheperipheryoftheDiufort.

• Gangeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has 5 Shivalingas thatweresupposedlylaidbythePandavasduringtheirexileperiod.

LAKSHADWEEP

• ParasailingisoneofthemostthrillingactivitiesthatyoucanenjoyatseveralplacesinLakshadweep.

• MinicoyIslandisoneoftheoldestlighthousesinLakshadweep.

PUDUCHERRY

• Itoffersaverypeacefulplacetoitstouristsandvisitorstositandenjoythewaves.

Somany new places known. Youdidagreatjob,mydear!



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In addition to all the details given above, here is a map of the World Heritage Sites in India.

(https://garzamercadocapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/7d302bb56842f2e6b05de1a03ff8736e.jpgaccessedon23.10.2019)

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A. Cultural Heritage Sites:-

S. No Cultural Heritage Sites States

1. AgraFort UttarPradesh

2 AjantaCaves Maharashtra

3. ArchaeologicalSiteofNalandaMahaviharaatNalanda

Bihar

4. BuddhistMonumentsatSanchi MadhyaPradesh

5. Champaner-PavagadhArchaeologicalPark

Gujarat

6. ChhatrapatiShivajiTerminus(formerlyVictoriaTerminus)

Maharashtra

7. ChurchesandConventsofGoa Goa

8. ElephantaCaves Maharashtra

9. ElloraCaves Maharashtra

10. FatehpurSikri UttarPradesh

11. GreatLivingCholaTemples TamilNadu

12. GroupofMonumentsatHampi Karnataka

13. GroupofMonumentsatMahabalipuram TamilNadu

14. GroupofMonumentsatPattadakal Karnataka

15. HillFortsofRajasthan Rajasthan

16. HistoricCityofAhmadabad Gujarat

17. Humayun'sTomb Delhi

18. JaipurCity Rajasthan

19. KhajurahoGroupofMonuments MadhyaPradesh



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Bihar

21. MountainRailwaysofIndia WestBengal

22. QutbMinaranditsMonuments Delhi

23. Rani-ki-Vav(theQueen’sStepwell) Gujarat

24. RedFortComplex Delhi

25. RockSheltersofBhimbetka MadhyaPradesh

26. SunTemple,Konârak Odisha

27. TajMahal UttarPradesh

28. TheArchitecturalWorkofLeCorbusier,an Outstanding Contribution to theModernMovement

Punjab

29. TheJantarMantar Rajasthan

30. VictorianGothicandArtDecoEnsemblesofMumbai

Maharashtra

http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/world-heritageaccessedon23.10.19

B. Natural Heritage Sites:-

S. No Natural Heritage Sites States

1. GreatHimalayanNationalParkConservationArea

HimachalPradesh

2 KazirangaNationalPark Assam

3. KeoladeoGhanaNationalPark Rajasthan

4. ManasWildlifeSanctuary Assam

5. NandaDeviandValleyofFlowersNationalPark

Uttarakhand

6. SunderbanNationalPark WestBengal

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7. WesternGhats Gujarat;Maharashtra;Goa;Karnatakaandkerala

C. KhangchendzongaNationalPark,locatedinSikkimisa‘MixedHeritage’ofIndia.

(https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/inaccessedon15.10.2019)

Thanks, Roshni! I shall also request all myfriendswhoreadthisbooktogolocal,meansfind out more such places to visit in theirsurroundings.

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4.1 CWSN Exemptions for Board Examinations:

CBSEhasawell-definedpolicyforinclusiveEducation.

A. General Exemptions/Concessions: applicable to class X and XII

S.No. Concessions Illustration

1. IssuingAuthorityofMedicalCertificate

Themedical certificate issuedby the following agencies/organizationswillbeconsidered forgrantingconcessionstoDisabledcandidates:

i)DisabilityCertificate(s)issuedbyGovernmenthospitalscontrolledbyeithertheCentralorStateGovernmentsfrom theChiefMedicalOfficer/Civil Surgeon/MedicalSuperintendent.

ii)DisabilityCertificate(s)issuedbyRecognizedinstitutesofnationallevelviz.NationalAssociationfortheBlind,SpasticSocietyofIndiaetc.;and

iii) DisabilityCertificate(s) issuedbyNon-governmentalOrganizations/practitioners registered withRehabilitation Council of India/Central Government/StateGovernmentoftheRespectiveState.

iv) The disability certificate issued by the competentauthorityatanyplaceshallbeaccepted.

v) The proforma of the certificate regarding physicallimitation for an examinee to write is given in thecircular.

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2. FacilityofScribeandcompensatorytime

i) Candidateswithdisabilities, asdefined inTheRightsofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct2016,arepermittedtouse a Scribe or allowed Compensatory time as givenbeloworboth:

Forpaperof3hoursduration:60minutes Forpaperof2and1⁄2hoursduration:50minutes Forpaperof2hoursduration:40minutes Forpaperof1and1⁄2hoursduration:30minutesii) ForCategoriesofdisabilitiesforwhichscribe/reader/

writer/adult prompter is permissible please refer tothe Annexure-C in the circular at http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/CWSN%20April%202019.pdf

3. AppointmentofScribeandrelatedinstructions

i. Thecandidateshallhavethediscretionofoptingforhisownscribe/readerorrequest theexaminationcentreforthesame.

ii. In case Scribe/Reader is provided by ExaminationCentre, the qualification of Scribe should not bemore than theminimum Qualification criteria of theexamination,however,thequalificationshouldalwaysbematriculationorabove.

iii. Incasethecandidateisallowedtobringhisownscribe,thequalificationofthescribeshouldbeonestepbelowthequalificationof thecandidate takingexamination.ThepersonwithbenchmarkdisabilitiesoptingforownScribe/Reader should submit the detail of the ownscribe/Reader.Candidateshallalsohavetheoptionofmeetingthescribetwodaysbeforetheexamination.

iv. CandidateswillbeallowedtochangeScribe/Readerincaseofemergency.Thecandidateshallalsobeallowedto take more than one scribe/reader for writingdifferentpapersspeciallyforlanguages.However,therecanbeonlyonescribepersubject.SuperintendentaspernormsofCBSE.

v. Centre Superintendent of the examination centreconcerned shall forward, to the concerned RegionalOfficeroftheBoard,areportgivingfullparticularsofthecandidateandofthescribe.

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vi. Suitableroomshallbearrangedforthecandidate forwhom a scribe is allowed and a separate AssistantSuperintendent shall be appointed by the CentreSuperintendenttosupervisehis/herexamination.

vii. ServicesofScribeshallbeprovidedfreeofcost.

TheScribeshallbepaidremunerationbytheCentre.

4. OtherGeneralinstructions/facilities

i. To facilitate easy access, a few selected schools aremadeexaminationcentresforspecialstudents.

ii. Teachers from schools for visually impaired areappointedasAssistantSuperintendent(s)(Invigilators)at the special examination centres for visuallyhandicapped.However,precautionistakentoappointdifferentsubjectteachersondifferentdays.

iii. Answer books of Candidates with BenchmarkDisabilities are sent separately by the CentreSuperintendentstotheconcernedRegionalOffice.

iv. Aseparatecolumnisprovidedonthetitlepageoftheanswerbookforindicatingthecategoryofdisability.

v. Use of calculator is not permitted in any of theexaminationsconductedbytheBoard.

vi. Magnifying glass/Portable video magnifier is alsoallowedtoVisuallyImpairedcandidate.

vii. For Categories of disabilities for which Computeris permissible please refer to the Annexure-C of thecircular at thelinkhttp://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/CWSN%20April%202019.pdf.

viii.Computerwillbeallowedasper theactualneedandskillsof thestudentswithdisabilitiesdulysupportedbycertificateissuedbyregisteredmedicalpractitioners/ qualified psychological consultants recommendinguse of computer facility for writing the examinationciting the ground onwhich recommendation for useofcomputerhasbeenmade.Suchpermissionshallbesubjecttothefollowing:-


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a. Useof computer shallbe limitedonly for typinganswers, for viewing the questions in theenlarged font size, for listening the questionitems. Concerned candidate shall bring his/herowncomputeror laptopdulyformattedandtheCentreSuperintendentshallallowsuchcandidateafteraninspectionbytheComputerteacherandthe same teachermay do themonitoring of theuseofthecomputer.CentreSuperintendentmaycompensateforthelossoftime,ifany,andrecordthesame.

b. The computer/laptop brought by the candidatewill not have any internet connection so as tomaintainthesanctityoftheexamination.

c. The candidate shall use the computer / laptoponly for the purpose for which permission hasbeentaken.

d. Suchrequestsalongwithspecificrecommendationby the competent medical authority / qualifiedpsychological consultants shall be sent to theconcernedCBSERegionalOffice.

e. Responsibilityforuseofcomputershalllieonthecandidate and Board shall not be liable for anyconsequences arising out of anymis-happeningonaccountofuseofcomputer.

ix. ProvisionofReadertoreadthequestionpaperincasestudentwithdisabilitydoesnotwantscribefacilitywillbeallowedbuttheroleofsuchpersonwillbelimitedtoreadingofQuestionPaper.RequestforsuchpermissionshouldbemadebythecandidatethroughPrincipalwithspecific recommendation by the registered medicalpractitioners/authorizedpsychologist.SuchcaseswillbereferredtotheCBSERegionalOfficebytheschoolPrincipalandpermissionwillbeaccordedoncase-to-casebasisbasedonmerit.Suchcandidateswillnotbeallowedtousescribefacility.

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be considered for candidateswith disabilitywho areunable toattendtheschool forprescribeddays.SuchrecommendationswithattendancedetailsmustcomefromthePrincipaloftheschoolofthecandidatealongwithsupportingcertificatefromtheregisteredmedicalpractitioners/authorizedpsychologist.

5. Fee Registration andExamination fee for classes IX, X, XI, XIIwillnotbechargedfromvisuallyimpairedcandidates.

B. Specific Exemptions/Concessions: applicable only to class X

S.No. Concessions Exemptions/Concessions

1. Exemptionfromthirdlanguage

Candidates with disabilities as defined in The Rights ofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct2016willbeexemptedfromthirdlanguage.

2. Flexibilityinchoosingsubjects

(a) Candidates with disabilities as defined in The RightsofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct2016havetheoptionof studyingone compulsory language as against two.ThislanguageshouldbeinconsonancewiththeoverallspiritoftheThreeLanguageFormulaprescribedbytheBoard. Besides one language any four from amongstthefollowinggroupscanbeoffered:

Group1 Mathematics,Science,SocialScience,anotherlanguage,

Music(Anyone),Painting,HomeScience,ElementsofBusiness,ElementsofBookKeepingandAccountancy,ComputerApplications

Group2 AnyOneSkillSubject(exceptAutomotive)forRegular

CandidatesOnly Note:InformationTechnologyfromGroup2cannotbe

offeredifComputerApplicationsfromGroup1isopted.(b) Bonafide residents of Delhi appearing as Private

candidate as per provisions of Examination Byelawscannot take subjects having Practical Component atSecondarylevel.However,candidateswithdisabilitiesasdefinedinTheRightsofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct2016havetheoptionoftakingupMusic,Painting,andHomeScienceasthesubjectsofstudy.


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(c) PhysiotherapyexercisesareconsideredasequivalenttoHealthandPhysicalEducationcourseoftheBoard.

C. SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS/CONCESSIONS: applicable only to Class XII

S.No. Concessions Exemptions/Concessions

1. FlexibilityinChoosingsubjects.

BonafideresidentsofDelhiappearingasPrivatecandidateas per provisions of Examination Byelaws cannot takesubjectshavingpracticalcomponent.However,candidateswithspecialneedsasdefinedintheRightsofPersonswithDisabilitiesAct2016havetheoptionoftakingMusic(Anyone),Painting,andHomeScienceasthesubjectsofstudy.

2. Separatequestionpaperandquestionsinlieuofpracticalcomponent

1. Candidates are given separate question paperscontainingmultiplechoicequestionsbasedonpracticalcomponentinlieuofpracticalinthesubjectsofPhysics,ChemistryandBiology.

2. Question papers administered in the subjects ofPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology arewithoutanyvisualinput.

3. Alternative type questions are provided in lieu ofquestionshavingvisualinputsinthesubjectsofHistory,GeographyandEconomics.

Note: For Categories of disabilities for which separatequestionpaper is permissibleplease refer toAnnexure-Cofthecircular.

4.1.1 How to Apply for Concessions?

INSTA-ALERTStudentsstudyinginschoolsaffiliatedtotheBoardanddesirousofavailingthe exemptions/concessions should approach the concerned RegionalOfficeofCBSEONLYthroughtheHeadoftheirinstitutionpreferablywhileinClassIXand/orXI.The request should be supported by relevant medical certificate andrecommendationfromtheHeadoftheSchool/Institution.Onlythosestudentswouldbeconsideredforgrantofexemption/concessioninwhoserespectrelevantcategoryhasbeenenteredduringregistrationinClassIXand/orXI.

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4.2 Two Level Mathematics:

VidecircularAcad-03/2019dated10January2019,theBoardhasintroducedtwolevelsof examination inMathematics for the studentswhoaregoing to appear in theBoardexamination for theacademic sessionendingMarch2020onwards.Thedetailsof thisschemeareasunder:

• TwolevelsofExaminationwillbeheldinthesubjectofMathematicsintheBoardexaminationforClassXfromtheyear2020andthesameshallnotbeapplicabletotheinternalassessmentinclassX.

• Firstlevelwouldbethesameastheexistingone,andtheotherwouldbeaneasierlevel.

• ThereshallnotbetwolevelsofAssessment/ExaminationforclassIX.

• The nomenclature for the two Examinations will be; Mathematics-Standard forthe existing level of examination, and Mathematics-Basic for the easier level ofexamination.

• The syllabus, class room teaching and internal assessment for both the levels ofexaminationwouldremainthesamesothatthestudentsgetanopportunitytostudythewhole rangeof topics throughout theyear andare able todecide the level ofBoardexaminationdependingupontheiraptitudeandabilities.

• TheStandard levelwillbemeantforstudentswhowishtooptforMathematicsatSr. Secondary level and theBasic levelwould be for students not keen to pursueMathematicsathigherlevels.

• A student will have the right to choose between the two levels of ExaminationatthetimeofsubmissionofListofCandidates(LoC)bytheaffiliatedschooltotheBoardthroughonline.

• IncasestudentfailsatanylevelofMathematics,he/shecanappearatthecompartmentexaminationaspernormsoftheBoardaccordingtotheoptionsgivenbelow:

In case of failure in Compartment options

Mathematics-Basic Mathematics-Basic

Mathematics-Standard MathematicsStandardorMathematics-Basic

• Astudent,whoqualifiestheMathematics-Basic,shallbegivenanoptiontoappearinMathematics-StandardatthetimeofCompartmentexamsaspernormsoftheBoard,in casehe/shechangeshis/hermind topursueMathematicsat SeniorSecondarylevel.


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4.3 Internal Assessment/ Practical in each Subject:

Witheffectfromthesession2019-20,internalassessmentof20markshasbeenintroducedinallsubjectsbothat theSecondaryandSeniorSecondary levels. Fordetails,onecanrefertothecurriculumdocumentsatwww.cbseacdemic.nic.in

4.3.1 Component of Internal Assessment for Class IX-X & XI-XII:

Witheffectfromthecurrentacademicsession(2019-20),internalassessmentincludingpracticalwhereverapplicablehasbeenmadeanintegralcomponentofassessment.

CLASS X

Totalmarks: 100

Typesofassessment InternalAssessment BoardExamination School Based Assessment of Co-scholastic Areas (Work

Experience,ArtEducation,H&PE,Discipline)

Marksdistribution InternalAssessment:BoardExamination=20:80

ComponentsofInternalAssessment

Periodic Assessment

PenPaperTest 5marks

MultipleAssessmentstrategiestobeused.For example, quizzes, oral test, concept map, exitcards,visualexpressionetc.

5marks

Portfolio (Classwork plus peer assessment, self-assessment,reflections,narrations,journals,etc.)

5marks

SubjectEnrichment 5marks

Board Examination Class X

Marks 80

Duration Asearlier,i.e.3hrs.

InternalChoice 33%

ComponentsofBoardexaminationpaper

ObjectiveTypeQuestions includingMultipleChoiceQuestions

20marks

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Totalmarks: 100marks

Typesofassessment InternalAssessment/Practicals BoardExamination AssessmentofCo-scholasticareas(WorkEducation,General

Studies,H&PE)

Marksdistribution InternalAssessment:BoardExamination 20:80(Mathematics,Languages,PoliticalScience) 20:80(SocialSciences) 30:70(Sciences) 70:30(Art)Compulsory portion of Internal Assessment/ Project work/Practicalinallsubjects

Board Examination/ Year-end Examination

Marks Marks80/70/30 80MarksinMathematics,PoliticalScienceandLanguages Nochangeinothersubjects

Duration 3hours

ComponentsofBoardexaminationpaper

ObjectiveTypeQuestions:about25%

Subjective Type Questions: about 75% and the number ofquestionswillbereducedinmostsubjectstoenablestudenttohaveenoughtimetothinkandwritecreatively.

Internal Assessment/ Project work/ Practical

InternalAssessment/Project/Practical

20marks(HumanitiesandCommercebasedsubjects) 30marks(Sciences) 70marks(visual/performingarts) 20marks(Mathematics,Languages,PoliticalScience) Nochangeinremainingsubjects

School Based Assessment of Co-scholastic Areas (Work Experience, General Studies, H&PE)

AssessmentofCo-scholasticareas

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ClassX/XII Subject

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X Hindi–A 20 80 27.50% 21 20

X Hindi–B 20 80 16.25% 25 22

X English(L&L) 20 80 35% 12 13

X Science 20 80 25% 21 16

X SocialScience 20 80 25% 19 14

X Mathematics 20 80 25% 24 20

X HindustaniMusic-Vocal 70 30 20% 5 7

X Painting 70 30 20% NA 7

X HomeScience 30 70 25% 19 15

X Sanskrit 20 80 95% 9 2

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XII Hindi–Core 20 80 13.75% 24 25

XII Hindi–Elective 20 80 18.75% 19 21

XII English(Core) 20 80 25% 16 12

XII English(Elective) 20 80 25% 17 14

XII Mathematics 20 80 25% 19 12

XII Accountancy 20 80 25% 15 12

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XII History 20 80 25% 9 10

XII Economics 20 80 25% 16 14

XII Sociology 20 80 25% 25 18

XII Sanskrit(Core) 20 80 38.75% 53 37

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20 80 71.25% 9 11

XII PoliticalScience 20 80 25% 25 14

XII Psychology 30 70 25% 18 15

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XII Geography 30 70 25% 15 12

XII Physics 30 70 25% 22 17

XII Chemistry 30 70 28.57 22 17

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XII Entrepreneurship 30 70 25% 19 15

XII HindustaniMusicVocal 70 30 20% 5 7

XII Painting 70 30 20% 8 7

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XII Dance–Kathakali 70 30 NA 6 6

XII Dance–Manipuri 70 30 NA 6 6

4.4 Scheduling of Examinations:

• SincetheBoardExaminationsof2019,thescheduleofboardexaminationshasbeenchanged.

• In 2019 Board exams, CBSE conducted the examinations for all Skill Education(Vocational) subjects in the latter half of February. Alongwith skill subjects, theexaminationsoffewotheracademicsubjectswerealsoheldinFebruary.ThischangehashelpedinbringingouttheresultsearlierhelpingstudentsacrossthecountrytogainadmissionsinvarioushighereducationalinstitutionswhichusedtoclosetheiradmissionsinearlyMay.

• TheBoardwill,henceforth,continuetoscheduleitsexaminationsfrommid-Februaryonwards.

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Beginning from 2020 Board examinations, the Board will very slowlyintroduce more questions that will be based on application of yourknowledgetoreallifesituationsandwillrequirecriticalthinkingskills.

StudentsofsubjectssuchasEconomics,Businessstudies,etcalreadyknowwhatthismeans.

In2020classXboardexams,8-10%questionsofallsubjectswillassesscriticalthinking,analysisandevaluatingcompetenciesoflearners.

Therefore, it is time for all students to understand concepts and thenattempttorelatethemtoreal-lifesituations.

Askyourteachersquestionsonhowthesecanberelated.Afterall,bookishknowledgecannevercompetewiththeusefulknowledgeofhowtohandlereal-lifesituations!

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As a part of its policy to promote sports, the Board makes specialarrangementsfortheBoardexaminationsofthestudentsparticipatingatnationalorinternationallevelinanysports/games.

PleaseseeBoardcircularinthisregardat:

http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/SOP%27s%20for%20Condonationof%20Shortage%20of%20Attendance.pdf

http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/Talent%20Promotion%20in%20CBSE.pdf

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The Sample Papers for the session 2019-20 are available at www.cbseacademic.nic.in.

4.5 Sample Papers and Marking Schemes:

4.5.1 Sample Papers:

• Asthetermsuggests,SamplePapersarethequestionpapers/practiceteststhataremadeasperthelatestsyllabus,guidelinesandblueprintsissuedbyCBSEeveryyear

• Thesepapersareissuedmuchinadvancesothatthestudentscanpreparewellfortheyear-endexamination.

4.5.2 Marking Scheme:

• It is a system for awarding points for correct answers or for proficiency in anexaminationorcompetition

• CBSEpreparesmarkingschemesforallsubjectsandthesearealsouploadedonthewebsiteafterthedeclarationofresult

• CBSEMarkingSchemesgiveweightagetocreativeandinnovativeanswers.

Does CBSE give anyresource for thequestionpapers?

Ofcourse!CBSEreleasessamplepapersalongwiththemarking schemes. In addition to it, theBoardExaminationquestionpapersandmarkingschemesof previous years can be seen at the link http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/examination.html


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4.6 New Skill Courses:

InadditiontotheSkillSubjectsgivenatthesection2.2to2.4,somenewSkillCourseshavebeenintroducedfromthesession2019-20.

• ArtificialIntelligence,EarlyChildhoodCare&EducationandYogaasNewsubjectsinSchoolcurriculumfromtheAcademicsession2019-2020.

• As a beginning in this direction, CBSE is introducing Artificial Intelligence as anoptional6thsubjectatClassIXfromtheSession2019-2020onwards.

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Surprise!

TheSkillcourseonArtificialIntelligenceisofferedfromClassVIIIonwards!

DON’T FORGET TO SEE THE CIRCULAR AT http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2019/14_Circular_2019.pdf

Didyouknowthatwhetherweknowitornot,weareusingArtificialIntelligenceinourdailylivesinthefollowingways?

Smartphones

Socialmediafeeds:Twitter,Instagram,FB,etc.

Musicandmediastreaming

Videogames

Onlineadvertisement

Maps-Navigationandtravel

Bankingandfinance:onlinebanking,ATMs,etc

Smarthomedevices:TV,Airconditioner,etc.

Onlineshopping

Appsonsmartphones

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Compendium of Courses:

• Thecompendiumofcoursesafter+2,isanearnesteffortoftheboardtofacilitatestudentswhilescoutingforrightcoursechoices.

• It has listed114 courses ranging fromcourses likeBiotechnology, PharmacyandBachelorofArts to thenewandupcoming field likeCyberSecurity andArtificialIntelligenceandMachineLearning

• Itgivesthedetailsofwhatthecourseisabout,eligibilityandinstitutionsofferingthecourse.

Fine, youhave toldmeabout the subjects,skillsubjects,changesinthequestions…butwhatabouttheoptionsafterclass12th?

Whowillguideme?

Mydear,onceagainCBSEistheretohelpus.

It has released the Compendium of Courseswhichwecanoptforafterclass12th.

Justsee…

Hereiswhatoneofthecoursesinthecompendiumlookslike:

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http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/Compendium%20of%20Courses%20after%20+2.pdf

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TheAffiliationByelawsoftheBoardalsoprovideasfollows:

The School shall put a list of prescribed books on its website with thewrittendeclarationduly signedby theManager and thePrincipal to theeffectthattheyhavegonethroughthecontentsofthebooksprescribedbytheschoolandowntheresponsibility.

Ifaschoolisfoundprescribingabookhavinganyobjectionablecontent,theresponsibilityforsuchcontentshallliewiththeschoolandactionwillbeinitiatedagainsttheSchoolbytheBoard.

4.8 Textbooks

TheBoardfollowstheNationalCurriculumFrameworkandcurriculumprescribedbytheNCERT.

TheAffiliationByelawsoftheBoardprovideasfollows:

TheSchoolmayprescribeNCERTtextbooksintheclassesandsubjectsinwhichthesehavebeenpublishedbytheNCERT.

Extremecareshouldbe taken in theselectionofbooksofprivatepublishersso thatthereisnoobjectionablecontentthathurtsthefeelingofanyclass,community,genderoranyreligiousgroupinsociety.

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Myunclehasjustshiftedtoanewcity.

IwanttotellhimabouttherulesforgettinghissonadmittedinaCBSEschool.

5.1 Admission to CBSE Schools:

CBSEhasgivenallsuch information in itsExaminationBye-Lawswhichareuploadedonitswebsite:

www.cbse.nic.inIwilltellyouthegistofthose.

5.2 General Conditions for Admission in CBSE Schools:

Astudentseekingadmissiontoanyclassina'School'willbeeligibleforadmissiontothatClassonlyifs/he:

o hasbeenstudying inaschoolaffiliatedtoCBSEoranyotherrecognisedBoardofSecondaryEducationinIndia;

o has passed qualifying or equivalent qualifying examination making him eligibleforadmissiontothatClass;satisfiestherequirementsofagelimits(minimumandmaximum)asdeterminedbytheState/U.T.Governmentandapplicabletotheplacewheretheschoolislocated;

o producestheSchoolLeavingCertificate/TransferCertificatesignedbytheHeadoftheInstitutionlastattendedanddocument(s) insupportofhishavingpassedthequalifyingorequivalentqualifyingexamination

5.2.1 Specific Requirements for Admission of Students to a CBSE Affiliated School:

o Admissionsfrompre-primaryuptoClassVIII(i.e.ClassVIIIandbelow)isregulatedby the rules, regulations, orders of the State/U.T. Governments applicable to theplacewheretheSchoolislocated.

o AdmissiontoClassIXinaschoolisopenonlytosuchastudentwhohaspassedclassVIIIexaminationfromaninstitutionaffiliatedtoCBSEortoanyrecognizedBoardthatisrecognizedbytheEducationDepartmentoftheGovernmentoftheState/U.T.inwhichsuchaninstitutionislocated.

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5.2.2 Admission in Class X can be given to a student who:

5.2.3 Admission in Class XI and XII can be given to a student who:

WhataboutclassXadmission?Also,pleasetellmeaboutclassXIandXIIadmissions.

a. hascompletedaregularcourseofstudyforClassIXfromaninstitutionaffiliatedtoCBSE;

b. has completed a regular course of study for Class IX andhas obtained minimum qualifying marks i.e. 33% from anInstitution affiliated to any recognizedBoard recognizedbythe Education Department of the Government of the State/U.T.inwhichsuchaninstitutionislocated.

c. TheChairman,CBSEshallhavethepowerstoallowchangeofschoolforbetteracademicperformance,medicalreasonsetc.toavoidunduehardshiptothecandidate(s).Incaseofallsuchadmissions, theschoolswouldobtainpost factoapprovaloftheBoardwithinonemonthofadmissionofthestudent.

AdmissiontoClassXIinaschoolisopentosuchastudentwho:

(a) has obtained minimum 33% marks at the Secondary School (Class X)examinationconductedbyCBSE,

(b) haspassedanequivalentexaminationconductedbyanyotherrecognizedBoardofSecondaryEducation/IndianUniversityandrecognizedbyCBSEasequivalenttoitssecondaryschoolexamination.

AdmissiontoClassXIIinaschoolisopenonlytosuchastudentwho:

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5.2.4 Admissions of Students from Outside India:

Studentspassingqualifyingexamination fromanexaminingbodyoutside Indiawillberequiredtoobtaineligibilitycertificate.ForobtainingeligibilitycertificatefromtheBoard,thePrincipaloftheSchooltowhichadmissionisbeingsoughtwillsubmittotheBoardfulldetailsofthecaseandrelevantdocumentswithhis/herownremarks/recommendations.TheeligibilitycertificatewillbeissuedbytheBoardaftertheBoardissatisfiedthatthecourseof studyundergoneandexaminationpassed isequivalent to thecorrespondingclassofCBSE.SuchstudentsshouldalsosatisfytheconditionofcompletingregularcourseofstudyforclassIXandXIcaseofadmissiontoClassXandClassXIIrespectively.

inIndiacanbeadmittedtoaschoolaffiliatedtothisBoardonlyonthetransferoftheparent(s)orshiftingoftheirfamiliesfromoneplacetoanother,afterprocuringfromthestudentthemarksheetandtheTransferCertificatedulycountersignedbytheEducationalAuthoritiesoftheBoardconcerned.

c) TheChairman,CBSEshallhavethepowerstoallowchangeofschool forbetteracademic performance, medical reasons etc. to avoid undue hardship to thecandidate(s).Incaseofallsuchadmissions,theschoolswouldobtainpostfactoapprovaloftheBoardwithinonemonthofadmissionofthestudent.

Roshni ji, you forgot to give meinformationonthese:

• Subjectchange

• SchoolChange

• Name/DOBchange

• TransferCertificate

• Migration

• ShortageofAttendance

• DuplicateMarksheet/CertificateUday ji, soyoureallydonotplan toreadonyourown!

WELL, ONE DOCUMENT HAS IT ALL!!!!

It is FAQs on Examinations.

READITFORALLYOURANSWERS.

But,tohelpyou,I’llexplain.

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5.3 Subject Change:

Provisionsforchangeofsubjectaregivenasunder:

(i) Changeofsubject(s)inclassXImaybeallowedbytheHeadoftheSchoolbutnotlaterthan31stofOctoberofthatacademicsession.

(ii) NocandidateshallbepermittedtochangehissubjectofstudyafterpassingclassIXorXIasthecasemaybe.

(iii)ThecandidateshallnotofferasubjectinclassXandXIIwhichs/hehasnotstudiedandpassedinclassIXandXIrespectively.

(iv)Not withstanding anything contained in (ii) and (iii) above CBSE shall have thepowerstoallowachangeinsubject(s)inclassX/XII,asthecasemaybe,toavoidunduehardshiptothecandidateprovidedsucharequestforchangeismadebefore15thJuly.

5.4 School Change:

CBSEallowschangeofschoolforbetteracademicperformance,medicalreasonsetc.toavoidunduehardshiptothecandidate(s).Incaseofallsuchadmissions,theschoolswouldobtainpostfactoapprovaloftheBoardwithinonemonthofadmissionofthestudent.

5.5 Name/ Date of Birth Correction:

5.5.1 Name Change:

Applications regarding changes in name or surname of candidateswill be consideredprovided the changes have been admitted by the Court of law and notified in theGovernment Gazette before the publication of the result of the candidate. In cases ofchangeindocumentsafterthecourtorders,captionwillbementionedonthedocument“CHANGEALLOWED INNAME/FATHER’SNAME/MOTHERNAME/GUARDIAN’SNAMEFROM_TO_ON(DATED)ASPERCOURTORDERNo.__________DATED________

5.5.2 Correction in Name:

o Correctioninnametotheextentofcorrectioninspellingerrors,factualtypographicalerrors in the Candidate’s name/ Surname, Father’s name / Mother’s name orGuardian’snametomakeitconsistentwithwhatisgivenintheschoolrecordorlistofcandidates(LOC)submittedbytheschoolismade.

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o Application for correction in name of Candidate/Father’s/Mother’s/ Guardian’snameisconsideredonlywithinfiveyearsofthedateofdeclarationofresultprovidedthe applicationof the candidate is forwardedby theHeadof Institutionwith thefollowingattesteddocuments:

TrueCopyofAdmissionform(s)filledinbytheparentsatthetimeofadmissiondulyattestedbytheHeadoftheconcernedinstitution.

TrueCopyoftheSchoolLeavingCertificatesofthepreviousschoolsubmittedbytheparentsofthecandidateatthetimeofadmissiondulyattestedbytheHeadoftheconcernedinstitution.

TrueCopyoftheportionofthepageofadmissionandwithdrawalregisteroftheschoolwheretheentryhasbeenmadeinrespectof thecandidate,dulyattestedbytheHeadoftheconcernedinstitution.

o ThisrulewillbeapplicabletoallcasesafterClassX/XII2015examinationonwards.

5.5.3 Date of Birth Change:

Nochangeinthedateofbirth,oncerecordedintheBoard’srecord,ismade.

Date of Birth Correction as per the School Records:

I. Corrections to correct typographical and other errors to make the certificateconsistentwith the school records can bemade provided that corrections in theschoolrecordsshouldnothavebeenmadeafterthesubmissionofapplicationformforadmissiontoExaminationtotheBoard.

II. SuchcorrectioninDateofBirthofacandidateincaseofgenuineclericalerrorswillbemadewhereitisestablishedtothesatisfactionoftheCBSEthatwrongentrywasmadeerroneouslyinthelistofcandidates/applicationformofthecandidatefortheexamination.

III. RequestforcorrectioninDateofBirthshallbeforwardedbytheHeadoftheSchoolalongwithattestedphotostatcopiesof:

a. applicationforadmissionofthecandidatetotheSchool;

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MunicipalAuthority,ifavailable,asproofofDateofBirthsubmittedatthetimeofseekingadmission;and

c. theSchoolLeavingCertificateofthepreviousschoolsubmittedatthetimeofadmission.

IV. TheapplicationforcorrectionindateofbirthdulyforwardedbytheHeadofschoolalong with documents mentioned above shall be entertained by the Board onlywithinFiveYearsofthedateofdeclarationofresult.NocorrectionwhatsoevershallbemadeonapplicationsubmittedafterthesaidperiodofFiveYears.

V. ThisrulewillbeapplicabletoallcasesafterClassX2015examinationonwards.

Date of Birth as per Court Orders:

ApplicationsregardingcorrectionindateofbirthofcandidateswillbeconsideredprovidedthecorrectionhasbeenadmittedbytheCourtoflaw.Incasesofcorrectionindateofbirthindocumentsafterthecourtorders,captionwillbementionedonthedocument“CORRECTIONALLOWEDINDATEOFBIRTHFROM_____TO_____ON(DATED)____ASPERCOURTORDERNO.____DATED_____.”

5.6 Migration Certificate to Students by CBSE:

AcandidatewhohasappearedinanexaminationconductedbytheCBSEandhaspassed the Secondary School Examination/Senior School Certificate Examinationconducted as per the Scheme of Studies may obtain a Migration Certificate onpaymentoftheprescribedfee.AcandidateplacedinCompartment/ImprovementofPerformancecategorymayalsoobtainMigrationCertificate.

5.6.1 Migration Certificate from Boards other than CBSE:

ThecandidateswhohavepassedtheSecondaryorequivalentexaminationfromotherrecognizedBoards/UniversitieswillberequiredtosubmitMigrationCertificatefromtheconcernedBoard/UniversitytotheconcernedRegionalOfficeofCBSE.However,incaseaMigrationCertificateisnotreceivedfifteendaysbeforecommencementoftheexamination,thecandidatureofthecandidateshallbecancelledandadmitcardforappearanceattheexaminationshallnotbeissuedbytheCBSE.

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5.7 Attendance:

Minimum75%attendanceisrequiredtoappearinBoardexaminations.

Attendancewillbecalculatedason1stJanuaryoftheAcademicsession.

Shortage of attendance cases received in the concernedRegional Office upto 7thJanuaryoftheacademicsessionofClassXorXIIwillonlybeconsideredbytheBoard.

Nocasewillbeacceptedafter7thJanuaryoftheacademicsessionofClassXorXII.

5.7.1 In case of Shortage of Attendance:

Schools shall be required to procure following documents from the student(s)/parent(s)andsubmittotheconcernedRegionalOfficeoftheBoardwhileforwardingthecasesforconsideringcondonationofshortageofattendances:

S. No. Valid Reason for Condonation Of Shortage of Attendance

Mandatory Documents

1 Prolongedillness 1. Request(s)fromtheparent.

2. Medical Certificate(s) forthe period of absence fromGovernmentDoctor.

3. Allmedicalreports,X-raysetc.

4. RecommendationofschoolintheproformaissuedbyBoard.

2 Loss of parent or some other suchincident leading to his/her absencefrom the school and meriting specialconsideration

1. Request from the parent/guardian.

Youcanalsorefertothecircularreleasedon18.07.2019atthelinkhttp://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/SOP%27s%20for%20Condonationof%20Shortage%20of%20Attendance.pdfforalltheprovisionsgivenbelow:


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2. DeathCertificate,onlyifavailable.3. Recommendation of school

concernedintheproformaissuedbytheBoard.

3 Any other reason of similar seriousnature.

1. Requestfromtheparent.2. Certificate issued by concerned

Authority supporting thenatureofthereason.

3. Recommendation of schoolconcernedintheproformaissuedbytheBoard.

4 Authorised participation in Sports atNationallevelorganizedbyCBSE/SGFI.

1. Requestfromtheparent.2. Certificateissuedbyconcerned

Authority.3. Recommendationofschool


5 Authorised participation in Sports atNational/International level organizedbyrecognizedFederations

1. Requestfromtheparent.2. Recommendationletterfrom

SportsAuthorityofIndia.3. Recommendationofschool


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5.7.2 Schedule for Sending the Request to the CBSE:

FollowingwillbethescheduleforsendingtherequesttotheCBSEforthecondonationofAttendance:

S. No. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

1 To consider attendance put in by thestudent(s) in view of Rule 14(i) ofExaminationBye-laws

Up till 1st January of the academicsessionforClassXorXII

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2 Schools to compile all such shortageof attendance cases at 1 above intabular form (separately for Class XandXII)supportedwithdocumentsasmentionedabove.

To be sent to concerned RegionalOfficesoastoreachwithin07daysofActivity at Sl.No.01 i.e. 7thJanuary oftheacademicsession.

3 RegionalOfficewill also communicatedeficiency,ifany,totheschools

Within 15 days from the date ofreceipti.e.latestby21stJanuaryoftheacademicsession.

4 SchoolswillcommunicatefulfillmentofdeficiencytotheRegionalOffice

Within 07 days from the date ofactivityatSl.No.03i.e.28thJanuaryoftheacademicsession.

5 Last date for according approvals byCBSE

07thFebruaryoftheexaminationyear.

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5.8 Duplicate Mark-sheet/ Certificate:

AcandidatemayobtainDuplicate/TriplicateCertificateonsubmissionofthefollowingintheeventofloss/theft/mutilationoftheoriginalcertificate:

a. SubmissionofanapplicationintheprescribedForm

b. Paymentofprescribedfee

c. Publication of the notification of the loss/theft/mutilation in some leadingnewspaperofnationallevelinHindiorinEnglishandsubmissionoffullpageofsaidpressclippinginoriginal.

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DidyouknowthattheCBSERegionalOfficeatAjmerhasrecordsofmarksheetsofboardexaminationsofthelast40years!Eventhoughdigitizationofthesemarksheetsisatanadvancedstage,theystillformthearchivesfortheBoard.

And,lookathowneatlyandsystematicallytheyarestored!

Wow!Manythanksforenlighteningme.

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6.1 School Website:

TheBoardhasmadespecialprovisionsin itsAffiliationByelawsforallschoolstohavewebsitesthatgivefullinformationabouttheschool.

6.2 New Initiatives:

CBSEhastakenseveralnewinitiativesinInformationTechnology(IT)since2015tobringtransparencyinsystemandconvenienceforallstakeholders.Theseinitiativesarestudent-friendlyandhaveeasyoperability.Foraready-reference,a listofCBSEIT initiatives isrepresentedbelow:

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TheBoard’sAffiliationByelawsstate:

Every affiliated school will develop its own website containing compre-hensive information such as Affiliation status, details of infrastructure,details of teachers includingqualifications, numberof students, address-postalande-mail,telephonenos.,copiesoftransfercertificatesissued,etc.asmaybedirectedbytheBoardfromtimetotime.

Thewebsite so created shouldalsohave informationwith regard to feescharged.

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Inorder to facilitateboardexamineeswithquickavailabilityof theirDigitalAcademicDocuments and verification of results by higher education institutions/employers, theCBSEhasdevelopedthefirstofitskindDigitalAcademicRepository(ifj.kkeeatw"kk%)whichcontainsresultsoflast16yearsfrom2004to2019.


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o This Digital Academic Repository is linked to Digital Locker Platform of Govt. ofIndia.

o CBSE provides Digital Academic Documents such as Mark-Sheets, MigrationCertificates andPassCertificates throughdigital lockers,whichareopenedeveryyearforallstudentswhohaveappearedinBoardExaminations.

o All these Digital Academic Documents have digital signatures of Controller ofExaminations and PKI based QR code. The authenticity of document can beestablishedthroughthisPKIbasedQRcodeusingdigitallockerapp.

o The credentials (Login ID and password) are sent to all such students on theirregisteredmobilenumberspriortothedeclarationofresult.

o Fromthedayofdeclarationof result, all thesedocumentsaremadeavailable fordownloadingbyeachandeverystudentusingcredentialssuppliedinadvance.

o Thisrepositoryhasalsobeenintegratedwithe-SANADportalofMinistryofExternalAffairsfore-APOSTLEofacademicdocumentsinrespectofstudentsgoingabroadforhighereducation/overseasemployment.

o AllCBSEstudentscangetbenefitoftheseservicesofferedbytheBoardandtheirDigitalAcademicDocumentsareoneclickaway.

o Thestudentswhohavenotreceivedcredentialsontheirmobilenumber,ortheyhavepassedinpreviousyears,canopentheirdigitallockeraccountsusingtheirAadhaarnumber.

6.4 e-Pareeksha Portal for Submission of Registration/LOC Data, ascertaining accuracy of data, issue of Admit Card etc.:

o EntireexaminationsystemofBoardExamsandCompetitiveExamsisnowdigitalized.

o Schoolssubmitdataofstudents,includingtheirphotographs,fortheclassesIXtoXIIonthisportal.

o Privatecandidatessubmittheirapplicationformonthisportalincludingfeepayment.

o Examinees of Competitive Exams can submit their data, photographs, signatures,thumbimpressionandfeesonlineonthisportal.

o Teacherdataisalsocollectedonline.

o Admit cards, attendance sheets, private candidates’ intimation letter, registrationlist,rollnumberwiselistofcandidates&absenteePerformaetc.arebeinggeneratedonline.

o StudentsandtheirparentsareadvisedtochecktheirdetailsdulyfilledbyschoolonthechecklistgeneratedbytheschooltoascertainaccuracyofNames,DateofBirth

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(ifapplicable)andSubjectCodesetc.Errorindatasubmissionmaycausehardshiptothestudentsatthetimeofexaminationsand/orafterdeclarationofresults.

o Studentsshouldalsothoroughlychecktheirdetailsonadmitcardandcontactschoolauthoritiesforcorrections,ifany.

6.5 Centre Locator App:

o It is an android basemobile app, which can be used by students to locate theirexaminationcenterandseethedistancebetweenschoolandExaminationCentre.

o StudentsneedtoentertheirRollNo.andClassinordertosearchtheirExaminationCentre.

6.6 Scholarship Portal:

o ItisanonlinewebportalwhichcanbeaccessedbystudentsfromCBSEwebsitei.e.www.cbse.nic.in

o StudentscanapplyforvariousscholarshipsofferedbytheBoardsuchas‘SingleGirlChild’forClassXand‘CentralSectorScholarshipScheme(CSSS)’forClassXII.

o StudentswhomeettheeligibilitycriteriaoftheScholarshipcanapplyonlineusingtheirRollNo.andCertificateNo./DateofBirth.

6.7 Shiksha Vani App:

o ItisanandroidbasemobileappwhichcanbeusedbystudentsandparentstolistentothevariouspodcastsuploadedbytheCBSE.

o Thismobileappisopenforstudentsandparents.TheycanlistentothepodcastsonvariousCBSEpoliciesandnewinitiativesinpedagogyetc.

6.8 Result Dissemination:

o CBSEpublishesresultsthroughvariousmediumsforwidedissemination.ResultsaredisseminatedthroughCBSEResultPortal,SMS,IVRSandSearchEngines(Google/Bing).

o CBSEresultsarealsopushedintoDigitalLockerfromwherestudentscanpulltheirresultincludingMarksheetsandPassingCertificates.

o Resultscanbeaccessedthroughcbsereuslt.nic.inUsingRollNo.,SchoolNo.,CentreNo.,andAdmitCardIDforClassXIIandalsoDateofBirthincaseofClassX.

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6.9 Story Telling App:

o CBSEconductsStoryTellingCompetitiontopromotethecreativityofstudentsandenhancetheirspeakingandpresentationskill.

o Schools canparticipate in the competition following the two-stageprocess. Stageoneisbasedonwebportal,whichcanbeusedforregistrationofstudents.Stagetwoisbasedonmobile-basedAndroidapp,whichcanbeusedforsubmissionofentriesbyregisteredcandidates.

6.10 Science Exhibition Portal:

o This isaportal for invitingentries fromschools forparticipating inCBSEScienceExhibition.

o SchoolscanloginintotheportalusingtheirexistinguserIDandpassword.

o Entriescanbesubmittedbyschoolandpaymentcanalsobemadeonline.

6.11 Heritage India Quiz (HIQ):

o ThisisaportalforinvitingapplicationsforHeritageIndiaQuiz.ThisportalalsohasthefacilityofonlineconductofHeritageIndiaQuizRound–I.

o SchoolsneedtoregisterthemselvestoparticipateintheHeritageIndiaQuizusingtheirexistingUserIDandPassword.

o After registration, school can login in the HIQ Portal at the scheduled time andparticipateintheonlinequiz.

6.12 CBSE Sports Portal:

o Participation in sports gives children a practicalway to learn about goal-setting,importanceofteamwork,disciplineandskillsrequiredtodealwithreallifesituations,theupsanddowns inprogressing,etc.Sportsactivitiesalsohelpstudentstostayhealthyandfitwhilecontributingtooverallwellbeing.

o BoardhasbeenconductingsportseventsfortheschoolsaffiliatedunderindependentcategoryatCluster/ZonalandNationalleveleveryyear.

o Presently, sportsandgamescompetitionareheld in24disciplines invariousagegroups.Commencingfrom2017-18,CBSEhasintroducedonlinesystemforinvitingproposalsforhostingsportseventsandforapplyingtoparticipateinsportsevents.

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o Schools can apply online through portal http://cbsegames.in using their existingcredentials.

6.13 Transparency in Exam System:

o Studentscanobtaintheiranswerbookbyapplying forverificationof theirmarksand forphotocopysubsequently.Theentireprocess isonlineandanswerbook isalsoprovidedthroughonlinemode.

6.14 Online Verification & Re-evaluation Systems (OVERS) Portal:

o Afterthedeclarationofresult, theprocessofverification/re-evaluation isstarted.Theentireprocessisonlineandpaymentisalsoacceptedonline.

o Student can check status of application at various stages of verification processthroughthisportal.

o StudentscanapplyforverificationthroughCBSEwebsitei.e.cbse.nic.in.Inordertoapply,studentsneedtoenterrollno,schoolcode,centreno.andselectthesubjectsinwhichhe/shewantstoapply.ThesameprocessisapplicableforbothclassesX/XII.Allthreeprocessesofapplyingi.e.Verification,PhotocopyandRe-evaluationareinterlinked.

6.15 Expression Series Portal:

o Expression Series is conducted to commemorate the birthdays of eminentpersonalities of our country with an aim to develop creativity, research andcommunicationskillsofstudents,whilealsocreatingawarenessamongthemaboutthecontributionofgreatleadersandpersonalitiesofIndia.

o SchoolsthemselvesconducttheExpressionSeriesandsubmittheshortlistedentriesusinganandroidphonethroughCBSEExpressionSeriesAppavailableatGooglePlaystore.

o Schools can submit the expression series entry by login into the app using theirexistingcredentials.EntriescanbesubmittedbyprovidingClass,CandidateName,RollNoandcontactdetailsonthetopicprovided.

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http://cbse.nic.in–MainwebsiteofCBSEhasinformationabout:

A. Latestannouncements

B. Circulars

C. Examinationmaterial like previous year question papers/marking schemes,statisticalinformationetc.

D. Counselling

E. Scholarship

F. Boardexaminationrelatedannouncements

G. Linksofvariousmicroportals related todifferentdatasubmissionactivitiesandonlineapplications.

http://cbseacademic.nic.in – CBSE Academicwebsite contains information aboutvariousacademicrelatedactivitiessuchas:

A. Academiccircularsandannouncements

B. Samplequestionpapers

C. Curriculumandsyllabus

D. Publications

E. Skilleducation

F. Capacitybuildingprogrammes(Training)

http://cbseresults.nic.in–CBSEResultPortal:

AllresultsdeclaredbyBoard(ClassX/XIIandvariouscompetitiveexamsconductedbyCBSE)arebeinghostedonthisportal.Pastresult(fromyear2004)isalsoavailableintheresultachieve.

http://cbsegames.in–CBSESportsPortal

Schools can apply online through portal http://cbsegames.in using their existingcredentials.

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Okay!Youhavetoldmeabout thesubjects, procedures etc. Tell meabouttheactivitiesorcompetitionsthatCBSEconducts.

Roshni, please tell me the detailsyourself! You explain so well.Please…

OK.Iknowthisissomethingyouwillreallylike!

There are several Personality Development activitiesthatCBSEconducts.

Iwillgiveyouthelistandfordetailsyoucanrefertowww.cbseacademic.nic.in.

OK.Ifyousoinsist,pleaseseethegistandthetablebelow:

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• TheBoardconductsvariousactivities/contests/exhibitionsthroughouttheyearasapartofitspushforpromotingscience,arts,heritage,etc.

• TeachersmustremainalerttotheissueofcircularsinthisregardbytheBoardandencouragetheirchildrentoparticipateinalltheseactivities.

• Atabularrepresentationofsomeoftheimportantactivitiesfortheacademicsession2019-20isgivenbelowforreadyreference.Thiswillbeupdatedeveryyear.

S.No Name of Activity

Brief about the activityWho can

participateLikely period

1. WaterConservationCampaign

WaterConservationcampaigntomotivatestudentstopreserveonelitreofwaterperchildperday.

StudentsfromClasses1to12

August2019:

Thisactivitywillcontinuethroughouttheyear,everyyear.

2. ExpressionSeries

ExpressionSeriesisconductedtogiveaplatformtostudentstoexpresstheirviewsandideasonissuesofnationalconcerns.


August2019:

Thiswillbeaquarterlyactivity

3. CBSE-TERIGreenOlympiad2019(forEnglishSchools)

TheEnergyandResourcesInstitute(TERI)hasbeenconductingGREENOlympiadinIndiaandabroadforstudents.ThisOlympiadcheckstheenvironmentquotientofstudentsandisalignedwiththecurrentschoolcurriculum.Thisuniqueinitiativealsoenhancestheirappreciationofsustainabilityissues.


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TheBoardconductsInter-SchoolsportsandGamesCompetitionsforschoolsatcluster/zonalandnationallevelyearinvariousage-groupsforboysandgirls.Theeventsareheldunder24gamesfordifferentagegroups.


Clusterlevel:September2019

Zonallevel:October2019

Nationallevel:November2019

Thisactivitywillcontinueeveryyear.

5. CBSEScienceExhibition

Initsinitiativetopromote,participatory,hands-on,innovativeandcreativelearningexperiencesforstudents,theBoardorganizestheCBSEScienceExhibitionatRegionalandNationalLevelseveryyear.Theactivityprovidesacommonplatformtostudents,teachersandschoolstogiveshapetotheirinnovativeideasandlearnfromeachother’sexperiences.ThisexhibitionalsoprovidesamediumforpopularizingScienceandincreasingawarenessamongstakeholdersaboutthecloserelationshipbetweenScience,TechnologyandSociety.


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Nationallevel:

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6. CBSE-TERIGreenOlympiad2019(ForHindiSchools)

TheEnergyandResourcesInstitute(TERI)hasbeenconductingGREENOlympiadinIndiaandaboardforstudents.ThisOlympiadcheckstheenvironmentquotientofstudentsandisalignedwiththecurrentschoolcurriculum.Thisuniqueinitiativealsoenhancestheirappreciationofsustainabilityissues.


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7. CBSEHeritageIndiaQuiz

Inordertodevisewaystopopularizeheritageeducationinschoolsandamongtheyoungchildrennationwide,CBSEconductsHeritageQuiztobuildgreaterawarenessaboutrichculturalheritageofourcountryandpromoteitspreservationatzonal/nationallevel.


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8. CBSE-WWF-IndiaWildWisdomQuiz

Theme2019:ExploringOurPlanet(State-LevelQuizforPrimaryLevelandMiddleLevel)

TheWildWisdomQuizprovidesanopportunityandplatformtobringstudentsclosertonatureandsparkapassioninthemfornatureconservation.Thequizisanidealplatformtoreachouttoyoungmindsandinculcateasenseofbiodiversityconservationamongstthem.

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ThisyearthethemeforthequizisExploringOurPlanetfocusingontheplanet’smostdiversebiomesandthespeciesthrivinginthem.

9. MathsPromotionTest/JoyfulMathsOlympiad

ForpromotionofjoyfulMathematicslearning,aJoyfulMathematicsPromotionTestforsecondarystudentswillbeconducted.

ThetestshallassessvariousMathematicscompetenciesrequiredbythestudentsstudyinginsecondaryclassesandwillalsoassessthelevelofinterestinlearningMathematics.

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TheBoardwillorganizethefirstStorytellingCompetitionofitskindforstudents,bothatRegionalandNationalLevel.Thisactivityaimsatpromotionofreading,co-scholasticactivities,integratingArtineducationandcreatingawarenessamongschoolsforjoyfulteachingandlearning.


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11. ScienceLiteracyPromotionTest

Thiscompetency-basedassessmentinSciencewouldencouragestudentstoconnectthesciencecurriculumareastoreallifesituations.Thetestwouldassessstudent’sabilitiestothinkrationallyandcritically.

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12. OneChildOnePlantDrive

OneChild,OnePlantDriveinschoolswillseeeachchildofallCBSEschoolsplantingonesaplingeveryyearataplaceconvenienttoher/him.


Thisactivitywillcontinueeveryyear.

13. CBSEArtExhibition

ArtEducationisoneoftheCo-ScholasticareasofCBSEcurriculumbothattheSecondaryandSeniorSecondarylevels.Incontinuationoftheseefforts,anArt-Exhibitionwillbeorganizedintheacademicsession2019-20.


December2019+January2019

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SportsEvents,CBSEHeritage IndiaQuiz,CBSEScienceExhibition for thecurrentacademicsession2019-20havebeenannounced.Visit:

www.cbseacademic.nic.in

Many other events are being regularly announced. Keep checking thewebsites.

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Uday: Whatelsecanyoutellmeaboutourschool?

Roshni: Well,thatisagoodquestion.Itisimportanttoremainwell-informedaboutallthatimpactsuponourlife.Schoolisacrucialpartofourlives.NowwearestudyinginaCBSEaffiliatedschool.Right?

Uday: Absolutelyright!

Roshni: Well,CBSEschoolshavetofollowcertainguidelinesoftheBoardthathavebeenlaiddowninitsAffiliationByelaws.

Uday: So,lettheschoolfollow.WhyshouldIbebothered?

Roshni: WouldyounotliketoknowifyourschoolisfollowingallguidelinesoftheBoardthatimpactusasstudents?

Uday: Whenyouputitthatway,Iagreewithyou!Dotellme!

Roshni: Sure.Hereisabriefsummaryoftheseimportantguidelinesthatwestudentsandourparentsmustalsoknow.

8.1 Physical Education Teacher:

Every school shouldappointPhysicalEducationTeacherwith teacher topupil ratioof1:500ateachstagei.e.PrimaryLevel/SecondaryLevelandSr.Secondarylevel.

8.2 Special Educator:

EverySecondaryandSeniorSecondaryschoolshouldappointaSpecialEducator.

8.3 Counselor & Wellness Teacher:

EverySecondaryandSeniorSecondaryschoolmustappointapersononfulltimebasisforperformingthedutiesofCounselor&WellnessTeacher.Schoolshavingenrolmentoflessthan300studentsinclassesfromIXtoXIIcanappointaCounselor&WellnessTeacheronpart-timebasis.

8.4 Class Rooms:

Minimumsizeshouldbe8m.x6m.(approximately500.sq.ft.).Thereshouldbeoneroomforeachclass.Minimumfloorspaceshouldbeatleast1sq.mtr.perstudent.

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8.5 Science Laboratory:

Composite labs for Secondary and separate Physics, Chemistry andBiology for SeniorSecondaryareamust-minimumsizeshouldbe9m.x6m.each(approximately600sq.ft.)andshouldbefullyequipped.

8.6 Library:

Booksintheschoollibraryshouldincludee-Books,Fiction,Non-fiction,ReferenceBooks,Encyclopedias, Periodicals, Magazines, Journals and Newspapers. The Library shallnotcontainanybookorotherformsofliteraturethatespouseorpropagatecommunaldisharmonyorcasteismordiscriminationbasedonreligion,regionorlanguageetc.TheschoolshouldnotstockinthelibraryanybookdisapprovedbytheGovernment/Board.

8.7 Computer Laboratory:

• Thereshouldbeminimumonelabiftheschoolstrengthofstudentsintheschoolisupto800.Foreveryadditional(upto)800studentsonemorelabwillberequired.

• If the school is offering any subject related to Computer Science or IT at SeniorSecondarylevel,itshouldhaveaseparatelaboratorywithadequateprovisionsforthesame.

• The School should have aminimum of 20 computers andmaintain computer tostudentratioof1:20.

• There should be adequate provisions related to cyber safety in the computerlaboratoryandstudentsshouldbeallowedinthelaboratoryunderthesupervisionofateacheronly.

8.8 Mathematics Laboratory:

TheschoolshouldhaveseparateprovisionforMathematicsLaboratoryatleastofthesizeofaregularclassroom.

8.9 Rooms for Extracurricular Activities:

Either separate rooms formusic, dance, arts& sports etc. oronemultipurposehall ofadequatesizeforalltheseactivitiesmustbethereintheschool.

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8.10 Potable Drinking Water:

Theschoolshouldprovideadequatefacilitiesforpotabledrinkingwateroneachfloor.

8.11 Hygienic Washrooms:

• Theschoolmustprovidecleanhealthyandhygienictoiletsoneachfloorwithwashingfacilitiesforboysandgirlsseparatelyinproportiontothenumberofstudents.

• Thetoiletsfortheprimarystudentsshouldbeseparatefromothertoilets.

• Thereshouldbeseparatetoiletsforstaffmembers.

• SignageBoardsshouldbedisplayedprominentlyonthetoiletsofallcategories.

8.12 Facilities for CWSN:

Theschoolmustprovideproperfacilitieslike,rampsintoiletsandatentry/exitpointsforwheelchairusersandauditorysignalsinelevators/liftsinaccordancewiththeprovisionslaiddowninRPWDAct-2016.

8.13 Facilities and Equipment:

• The school shouldhave adequate facilities for providing recreation activities andphysical education as well as for conduct of various activities and programs fordevelopmentaleducationandforthesocial,culturalandmoraldevelopmentofthestudentsandforsafeguardingtheirhealth.

• The school should have the needed equipment and facilities as per the syllabusprescribedforSciences,HomeScience,Technicalsubjects,VocationalsubjectsandvariousactivitiesunderWorkExperienceandArtEducationetc.

• Itshouldhaveadequategroundtocreateoutdoor facilities forat least200meterAthleticsTrack,facilitiesforKabbadi,Kho-Kho,Volleyball,basketballetc.

8.14 Safety:

The schoolmust follow the guidelines related to the safety of the children in schoolscontainedinthefollowing:

• TheguidelinesissuedbytheHon’bleSupremeCourtofIndiainWrit Petition (Civil) no.483 of 2004inthematterofAvinash Mehrotra (Petitioner) Versus Union of

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• The Guidelines on School Safety Policy, 2016 issued by the National DisasterManagementAuthoritywhichisstatutoryinnature.

• Manual on Safety and Security of Children in Schools developed by NationalCommissionforProtectionofChildRights

• National Building Code-2005,asamendedfromtimetotime.

• Theschoolshallcheckgenderspecificviolence,strictlycomplywiththeguidelines,norms and procedures prescribed in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act-2012 (POCSO Act),theSexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act- 2013 andotherUnionandStateActs.

8.15 Refund of Fees:

IntheeventofastudentdiscontinuingthestudiesorwishingtomigratetosomeotherSchool,duesshallbecollectedonlyuptothemonthofdiscontinuanceormigrationandnotuptothemonthinwhichthetransfercertificateisappliedfor.ThisshallapplytoallHeadsoffee.

8.16 Additional Subjects:

TheschoolsaffiliatedwiththeBoarduptoSeniorSecondarylevelareallowedtosponsorcandidatesintheBoard’sExaminationonlyinthespecifiedsubjectsforwhichaffiliationhasbeengranted.

However,theschoolmayrequireaddingmoresubjectsforaffordingmorechoicestothecandidates.Theadditionalsubjectsareallowedtotheschoolsasperproceduregiveninaffiliationbyelaws.

8.17 Who can the School Sponsor for the Board Exams?

• EveryaffiliatedschoolshallpresentalistofnumberofstudentsandtheirparticularsinrespectofClassesIX,X,XI&XIIatthetimeofbeginningofanacademicsessioninthemannerprescribedbytheboard.

• NoaffiliatedschoolshallpresentthecandidatestotheBoard’sexaminationwhoarenotonitsrolls.

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• NoaffiliatedschoolshallpresentthecandidatestotheBoard’sexaminationwhoareenrolledinanunaffiliatedSchool/Branch.

• NoaffiliatedschoolshallpresentthecandidatestotheBoard’sexaminationwhoareonitsrollbuthavenotattendedtheschoolregularlyordonotmeettherequirementofminimumattendanceforappearanceintheBoard’sexamination.

8.18 Annual Report of the School on School Website:

The school should prepare its annual report containing comprehensive informationincludingname,addresspostalande-mail,telephonenumbers,affiliationstatus,periodofaffiliation,detailsof infrastructures,academiccalendar,detailsof teachers includingqualifications,detailsofteachers’training,academicachievements,writeuponalleffortsmade in the field of environment education, sports achievements, innovations, overallresults,PTAactivities, important SMCdecisions,numberof students, etc. andpost thesameonschool’swebsitebefore15thSeptemberofeveryyear.

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9.1 CBSE Tele-Counselling:

• The CBSE annual tele-counselling is an outreach programmewhich caters to theheterogeneous student’s population and vast geographical spread to providepsychologicalcounsellingtotheclassXandXIIexaminationsbeforeandafterBoardExaminations.

• Tele-counsellingisofferedbyPrincipalsandtrainedcounsellorsfromCBSEaffiliatedschoolslocatedinandoutsideIndia.Itisavoluntaryfreeofcostservice.

• Counsellingisalsoprovidedtodifferently-abledstudentsandallstudentsofCBSEaffiliatedschoolsoutsideIndiatoo.

9.2 Multiple Modes of Counselling:

9.2.1 Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS)

Atoll-freenumber,1800-11-8004,isprovidedforallIndianstudents/parents/stakeholdersusingwhich they canobtainpre-recordeduseful informationon tacklingboardexamswhichincludestipsforbetterpreparation,timeandstressmanagement,FAQ’salongwithlivetele-counsellingservices,etc.Thetele-helplinecontinuestobeoperationalfrom08AMto10PM,duringthescheduledperiod.

9.2.2 CBSE Tele-Counselling

All your queries will be answered through tele-conselling by the principals, trainedcounsellors from CBSE affiliated govt. and private schools, psychologists and socialscientists.Counsellorsareavailableforstudents,parents,teachersandotherstakeholders;twospecialeducatorsarealsodeployed.

9.2.3 CBSE Website

Other informationrelatedtoexaminationsandtipsandtechniquestodealwithexamsrelatedstress/anxietyarealsoprovidedattheCBSEwebsite:www.cbse.nic.in.

A comprehensive audio-visual presentation titled ‘Knowing Children Better’ has beenpreparedanduploadedonCBSEwebsite.Itcontainsdetailsofrealtimeexperiencesandproblemsofadolescentswithsuggestivemeasuresascopingstrategies.

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9.2.4 Question-Answer Columns

CBSEexpertsanswerqueriesofstudentsthroughweeklyQuestion-AnswercolumnstobepublishedinmajornationalnewspapersduringthemonthofFebruary.

9.2.5 On-Line Counselling

[email protected]

9.3 Schedule:

CBSETele-Counsellingisofferedtwiceinayear.

9.4 Time Slot for Counsellors:

• 8:00AMto12:00Noon

• 12:00Noonto4:00PM

• 4:00PMto8:00PM

• 8:00PMto10:00PM

9.5 Frequently Asked Questions:

Usually,questionsaskedbystudents/parentsarerelatedto:

• Fearfromexams

• WritingSpeed

• Inabilitytofocus

• Incompleterevision

• Pre-boardexaminationsconductedinschools

• Wordlimitsinquestionpaper

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9.6 Managing Examination Stress:

(Adaptedfromhttp://www.kvbeml.com)

TheBoard has come outwithmaterial onmental health, including examinationstress.Youcangothroughthisathttp://www.cbse.nic.in/examstress.htm

Yes,weknowyouarecurious!

YoucanalsohavealookattheFrequentlyAskedQuestionsatthelinksgivenbelow:

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Stressissomethingthatcanbetackledandcontrolled.Partsofourstressfeelingscomefromhowwereacttowhatis(orisnot)happening.

Believethat“Iaminchargeofmylife!”

Common Stress Builders Stress Busters

• I’llnevergetthisassignmentontime. • IfIstayfocusedandtakeitonestepatatime,I’llmakesteadyprogress.

• My teacher did not respond tomy saying good morning. (S)He’sprobably displeased with my work,andI’llgetabadevaluation.

• I’m jumping to conclusions. Myteacher may have been occupied.So far, all my evaluations have beenpositive.

• Ican’tgetthemistakeImadeinQ10outofmymind.Thepaperisruined.Ihavedisappointedeveryone.

• Noone isperfect. I didmybest. I’mover-reacting to one mistake whentheoverallpaperisfine.

ÜSomeEasyThingstoDoforStudents:

• Beregularwithyourstudiesandrevision!

• Rememberwhateverisrevisedwithin24hoursofstudyingremainsstoredinourlong-termmemory.Therefore,plananddrawatimetable.

• Makeadailystudyplan!

• Knowyourconcentrationspan,studywithbreaks!

• Workoutbesttimeforconcentration!

• Groupstudyfordifficultsubjects!

• Timemanagementplanmustbemadeforallsubjects.

• Chooseastudyplacewithminimumdistractionsandautosuggesttoyourselfaboutyourresolution!

• Trytocoincidestudytimewiththetime,youwouldbetakingaclasstestoranexam!

• Mastertheessentialinformationfirst!

• Prioritizetheworkload.Giveyourbestconcentrationtimetothetoughestsubject.

• Most importantly, do not let previous results discourage you. Identify yourweakareasfrompreviousexamsandworkonthem!

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Speakyourheartouttonear&dearones–whenever,wherever!

ÜQUICKTIPS—FORIMPROVINGCONCENTRATION

• Deep Breathing: Breathing exercises improve concentration, control bloodpressure,calmaracingheartrate,tensioninmuscles,andenergizesthebody.Justsit inacomfortableposition,eyesclosedandtry toremoveall thoughts fromthemind.Inhaledeeply,withinaspanof7-10counts,holdbreathforfewsecondsandthenexhaleslowly.

• Power Naps:Thesenapshelptorejuvenateandincreasealertness.Thereisnoharmintakingthepowernapsfor20-30minutes.

• Brain Gym Exercises: These improve attention span, memory and enhanceconcentration.

• Know When You Study Best: Is itmorning,nightorthemiddleoftheafternoon.PlanyourTaskToDolistaccordingly.Ifyouarestartingonadifficultornewtopicforthefirsttime,donotstartatnightunlessyoustudybetterinlatehours.

• Change topics: changingthesubjectonestudieseveryonetotwohoursforvarietyhelpsmaintainconcentration.

Physical Exercise: Exercise is vital for maintainingmental fitness, and it can reducestress. Studies show that it is very effective in reducing fatigue, improving alertnessand concentration, enhancingoverall cognitive function.You can try Jogging, Skipping,Walking,andAerobics.

SometimesIndulgeYourselfandRejuvenate:

Music: Listening and creatingmusichelps relieve stress and calm themind.Playingmusicalinstrumentsalsohelpstoexpressyouandrelievetension.

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You can also try: Sketching, Watching funny videos, Reading jokes, comics, Dancing,Painting,Cooking,orplayingyourfavouriteoutdoorgame.

Draw with Music:Putapenorapencilonpaperandstartmovingwiththerhythm.Sharpmusicmayprompttodrawjaggededgesorboldlineswhereassofterrhythmsmayhelpincalmingthenerves.

EatBrainFoods.Bananas,dryfruits,chocolates,remember(inmoderation)energizethebrain.

Do Not

• Collectnewnotesandmaterialsfromfriends,readandlearn

themtillthelastminutewithouttimeforrevision.

• Sitforlonghourscontinuouslytoreadbynottakingbreaksforbath,food,relaxationandsleep.Itmakesyoufeelmoretired,reducesconcentrationandmakesstudyingboringanddull.

• Keepawakewholenightfewdaysbeforetheexaminations.

• ExcessiveuseofCoffeeorTeatokeepawakethewholenight.

• Giveupstudyingtotally.

Be Aware of the Myth

DrugsandMedicinesdonotimprovethememory.

Manyyoungstersareoftenluredbythisthought.

The truth is that lack of certain nutrients in the food affects concentration leading totensionandanxietywhichinhibitslearning

Count your blessings

• Thereisnofixedtechniquetobanishstress.

• Makeamentalnoteofgoodthings.Then,putthemdownonpaper,andreadthemeverytimeyoufeelstressed.

• Comparewithyourselfandseethechanges.

• NEVERcompareyourselfwithothers.Everyoneisdifferent.

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Anxietyisthefeelingofapprehension,tensionoruneasinessinasituation.Anxietycomesfromwithin,fromone'sunconscious,anditisassociatedwithalackofself-confidenceandfeelingofhelplessness.

9.7.1 Anxiety over Exams:

Appearingforatestorannualexaminationisoftenassociatedwithhighanxiety.Althoughalittleanxietyisnatural,somestudentsbecomesoanxiousabouttheexaminationthattheyareunabletoperformwell.Takingatest/exampositivelyisaskillonitsown.Examinationanxietyisafairlycommonphenomenoninstudentsthatinvolvesfeelingsoftensionoruneasinessthatoccurbefore,duringorafteranexamination.

KnowifitisaPanicAttack:AlarmSignals

Apanicattackischaracterizedbythepresenceofatleastfourofthefollowingsignals:

• Shortnessofbreath• Dizziness,Faintness• Palpitation• TremblingandShaking• ProfuseSweating• ChestPainorDiscomfort• Nauseaandabdominaldistress• HotandColdflushes• Numbnessortinglingsensationsinthehandsorfeet.• FearoflosingControl

• IntenseFearofdying

Invariablynoneofthesesignalsshouldbeignoredandprofessionalhelpshouldbesought.

Youcansurelydothefollowing:

• Justgiveyourbest.

• Beingpositivealwayshelps.

• Haverealisticexpectations.

• Knowwhatsubjectsandtopicsneedmoreattention.

• Organizeyourwork.

• Usepositiveself-statementslike“Iknowthis,Istudiedhard”.

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Cyberspace: “A global domain within the information environment consisting of the

interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including the Internet,

telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers.”

A Definition of Cyberspace by Niti Ayog

(https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2019-07/

CyberSecurityConclaveAtVigyanBhavanDelhi_1.pdf accessed on 19.08.2019)

10.1 CYBER-EDUSPACE:

CYBER-EDUSPACE refers to the embedding of cyber world with education. With theavailability of online educational contents, YouTube videos, learning apps and onlinereferencematerial,technologyisdeeplyembeddedineducation.TheInternethasbecomea frequently used resource for everyone. With the introduction of new technologies,devicesincludingsmartphones/tabletsandinnovativeapplicationsonsuchdevices,theusageofinternethasincreaseddramatically.

However, while all these offer education to students in theircomfortzone,theseapps,internetmaterialetc.exposechildrenand teenagers to the ocean of information. If not cateredproperly,studentsmayendintofindingthemselvestrappedascyberspacecomesupwithitsinherenttechnicalchallenges.

10.2 Cyber Issues and Challenges:

• Students may get attracted strongly by social mediasites and share everything i.e. pictures, information,whereaboutsetc.onsuchsitesandbecomevulnerabletohackers.

CYBER-EDUSPACE:Lookforitsmeaninginyourdictionary.Notfound?Youwon’t.Notinanydictionary.

CYBER+EDU(-CATION)+SPACE=CYBER-EDUSPACE

Lookforthemeaningimmediatelyafterthisbox,becausewecoineditforyou.

https://www.kaspersky.co.inaccessedon19.08.2019)

https://www.kaspersky.co.inaccessedon19.08.2019)

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• Hackersmayaccessawiderangeofinformatione.g.students’personaldata,credit/net-bankingdetailsoftheirparents,theirnames,ages,address,andsoon.

• Hackersmayusesuchinformationforransomortosellillegallyonthedarkweb.

• Hackersmayaccessconfidentialinformationofstudentsorcompromisesomeone’ssocialmediaaccount,orevenworse.

10.3 Suggestive Cyber Security Measures:

10.3.1 Don’t:

• Don’tchatandshareyourpersonal informationonmailsreceived fromunknownIDs.

• Don’tmeetthepeoplewhomyouknowonlyonline.

• Don’tshareanythingonlinewithanyonewhichyoucan’tshareinpresenceofotherpeople.

• Don’tdownloadthecontentreceivedfromunknownsources.

• Don’tbeconnectedtounknownpersonsviasocialmedia,friend–makingsitesandWhatsAppetc.

• Don’tdoonlinegaming,shopping,etc.tolearnmoneymanagement.Learnitofflinefirst.

• Don'tenterapasswordwhensomeoneissittingbesideyouastheymayseeit.

• Don‛tshareyourpasswordwithanyone.

• Don'tsaveyourusernameandpasswordonthebrowser.

• Don'tstealother‛sinformation.

• Don‛taccessorusefileswithoutthepermissionoftheowner.

• Don'tcopysoftwarewhichhascopyrightwithouttheauthor‛spermission.

• Don'tbullyothersonlinebyteasing,threatening,usingrudeoroffensivelanguage,makingderogatoryorhatefulcomments.

• Don'tusesomeoneelse‛spasswordevenifitissharedwithyou.

• Don'tloginassomeoneelsetoreadtheiremailsormesswiththeironlineprofiles.

• Don'tattempttoinfectorinanywaytrytomakesomeoneelse‛scomputerunusable.

• Don‛tmeetunknown(eveniftheyareknownonlythroughonlineinteraction)peoplealone;alwaysinformanadultorafriend.

• Don't open or download any attachments from an unknown source as theymaycontainviruses.

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10.3.2 Beware while Making Friends On Social Media!

Makesureyou'reoldenoughtojoin.

Useamadeupnameornicknameonyourprofile.

Maybeuseanemailaddressthatdoesnotincludeyourname.

Usethestrongestprivacysettingwhenyousetupyourprofile.Thismeansthatonlyyourfriendswillbeabletoviewyourinformation.

PicturesandVideoscanbesharedverycarefullywhenuploading.Rememberevenifyouonlyshareitwithfriends,itcaneasilybespreadmuchfurther.

Beverycarefulaboutsharingcontentonline.

10.3.3 Beware while using a Mobile Phone!

When choosing a mobile device,consider its security features andensuretheyareenabled.

Install and maintain an Anti-Virusapplicationonyoursmartdevice.

Donotfollowlinkssentinsuspiciousemailortextmessages.

Carefully consider what informationyouwantstoredonthedevice.

Be cautious when selecting andinstallingapplications.

Avoid joining unknown Wi-FinetworksandusingunsecuredWi-Fihotspots.

Disableinterfacesthatarenotinuse,suchasBluetooth,infrared,orWi-Fi.

Deleteallinformationstoredinadevicepriortodiscardingit.

10.3.4 Do:

Have knowledge of social groups and social sites with whom you are gettingconnected.

Tellyourparents/teacher/orelders ifyoucomeacrossanythingthatmakesyouuncomfortable.

Reportandflagcontentthatisabusiveorillegal.

Adhere to copyright restrictions when downloading material from the Internet,includingsoftware,games,movies,ormusic.

Respect others’ privacy. You should bethefirsttofollowtheetiquettesandrules,andthenonlyexpecttheotherstodoso.

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Use an alias/ alternate name as username when you interact/ chat with othersonline.

Reportonlinebullyingimmediatelytotheteacherandparents/orsomeonewhomyoutrust.

Useastronganduniquepasswordwithcombinationsofnumbers,uppercaseandlowercaseletterandspecialcharacters.

Keepthebrowser,operatingsystemandantivirusup-to-date.

Obtainsoftwarefromtrustedsources.Alwaysscanfilesbeforeopeningthem.

Lockyourscreenwhenyou'refinishedusingyourcomputer/tablet/phone.Further,setittolockautomaticallywhenitgoestosleep.

Checktoseeifthewebaddressbeginswithhttps://wheneveryousigninonline.

Makeprivacysettingsinsocialmediaaccountsinsuchawaythatprofileandpostsarevisibleonlytoclosefriendsandacquaintances.

Connectonlywithknownindividuals.

Be mindful of your digital reputation - think twice before you post somethingembarrassing,harmfulorinappropriate.

Report to the service provider immediately if the account is hacked. If possible,deactivateyouraccount.

10.4 Other Cyber Security Resources:

• CBSEhasalsoissuedthefollowingcircularonCreatingCyberSecurityAwarenessamongschools,studentsandparents:

http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Notifications/2018/28_Notification_2018.pdf

• The Information Security Awareness and Education project by the Ministry ofElectronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has several usefulresourcesatitswebsite.

• Studentscanvisitthewebsitewww.isea.gov.inorwww.infosecawareness.in(whichhasalotofmultimediaandmultilingualmaterialwhichareuseful)andcangetsafetyandsecurityinformationtobesafewhileusingthegadgetsandInternet.

• Linkspeciallyforstudents:https://infosecawareness.in/student/

• LinkforCartoonStoriesonCyberIssues:https://infosecawareness.in/gallery/?typ=cartoon_stories

• LinkforPresentationsonCyberIssues

https://infosecawareness.in/gallery/?typ=presentations

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The following Knowledge Resource Centres can be accessed by CBSE students andteachers:

11.1 Shiksha Vani - The All New CBSE Podcast App:

TheCentralBoardofSecondaryEducationlaunchedapodcastapp‘ShikshaVani’tobroadcastvitalinformationtostudentsandparentspromptly.

TheShikshaVaniisinitiatedtokeepthestudents,parentsandteachersupdatedaboutthelatestnewsandeventsoftheCBSE.

TheApp,ShikshaVani,isatpresentavailableonthegoogleplaystorefordownloading.

11.2 DIKSHA:

DIKSHAmeansDigitalInfrastructureforKnowledgeSharing.

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CBSE has conceptualized “VidyaDaan”, a program based on sourcing of content fromteachers andmeant to synergize countrywidedevelopmentsbyproviding schools andteachersaspacetosharetheirbestpracticesande-contentwiththeentirenation.

Asapartof“VidyaDaan”,severalCBSEschoolshavepreparedand“donated”theircontenttoCBSE forputtingonpublicdomain for the largergoodof schooleducation. Initially,theBoardhascuratede-contentfromsomeCBSESchoolsandpooleditforclassesVItoX forEnglish,Hindi,Maths, Science, andSocial Science subjects.The contenthasbeensystematically organized as per NCERT syllabus for the abovementioned classes andsubjects.

CROWDSOURCED

EachchapterinVidya-Daanportalcontainsthefollowingtypesofcontentresourcestoaidlearning:

1. Learning Outcomes:Tohelpyourteachersunderstandthelearningobjectivesofthelesson

2. Focus Spots:Highlightingsomeofthekeyconceptswithinachapter

3. Lesson Plans:Enableyourteacherstoplantheflowoftheirclasses

4. Explanation content: Tohelpyouunderstandconceptsbetter

5. Question Bank: Foryou,Setsofquestionandanswerstoenablemorepracticeinschoolsandathome

6. PDFs ofNCERTtextbooks

7. Marking Scheme Rubricsforallsubjects(onlyforclassX)

8. Experiential Content:Activitybasedlearningandapplicationofconcepts

9. Curiosity Questions:Createcuriosityamongstthestudentsbeforebeginningatopic

Toknowmore,watchbrieffilmatlinkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIFkw78JuM&feature=youtu.be

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11.4 CBSE E-books:

CBSEE-books,manualsetc.areavailableat:

http://www.cbseacademic.nic.in/publication_sqps.html

11.5 CBSE CONTACTS:

11.5.1 The contact numbers of all departments and Regional Offices of CBSE are available at:

http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/contact.html

11.5.2 CBSE Websites:

www.cbse.nic.in

www.cbseacademic.nic.in

www.cbseresults.nic.in

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So,howwouldyouliketoendourdiscussion?

Forhavinggoodcitizenshipskills,my formula is KIPAR. Before youaskwhatitis,seethefollowing!

Roshni,ourdiscussionso farhasbeensomeaningfulanduseful.Itwillsurelyhelpus,thestudentcommunityofCBSE.

I just want you to elaborate on good citizenship skills.

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K = KnowtheissuesI = IntendtoActP = PossessPositivePersonalityskillsA = AcquireR = ReflectonwhatyoudoandAnalysetheimpactofactiontaken


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12.1 Ethics and Citizenship Skills:

Simplyspeaking,ethicsarethemoralprinciplesthatgovernanindividual’sbehavior.

OurGoodEthicsmakeusagoodcitizen.Ethicsarean importantaspectofCitizenshipSkills.Tillourbehaviorisethical,weshallnotbeabletobegoodcitizens.

Environment Conservation

Know the Issue:Youmaybeyoungnow,maybeachild.Butaprimeissuenow-a-days,andthatwhichwouldaffectourlivesinfutureaswell,istheEnvironmentConservation.

Intend to Act:Youmustbereadytotakeallsuchpossibleactionswhichcanbeusedtosaveourenvironment.Forexample,duringfestivals,reduceairpollutionbysayingNOtocrackers.CreateAwarenessamongthechildrenofyouragegroup.

Personality Skills:Haveabelief inwhatyoudowithapositive intentionofsavingenvironmentaroundyou.Communicateyourplanstoyourparents,teachersandseektheirguidanceineffectiveimplementationofyourplantosaveenvironment.

Action Skills: Collaborate with your friends or neighbours or whoever wants tocontributeinyourcause.Ifanyoneelseisalsodoingthesamething,cooperatewithhim/herandmakeateamandcollectivelyreachtoyourgoal.

Reflect: Finally, reflect on the action you have taken andwhether it hasmade anyimpactinyourownlife.Naturally,protectingenvironmentisalong-termgoal,butacollectiveeffortcancreateawareness.

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• Ethicalchoicesreflectobjectivitybetweenrightandwrong.

• Valuessuchasfairness,justice,integrityandcommitmentareuniversalandeternal.

• Goodandethicalhabitsdevelopduringchildhoodandadolescenceandschoolsarethespaceswhereyoungpeopleprepareforlife,acquireskillsforcareerandsuccess.

• ThevocabularyofEthicshasafewyetubiquitousanduniversallyapplicablewords:Responsibility•Respect•Fairness•Trustworthiness•Honesty

• The21stcenturyskillsetslayemphasisonleadershipwithresponsibilityimplyingthatethicsshallbeahugefactorin21stcenturyemployments.

WhatisthedefinitionofRightandWrong?

Myfathertoldmeoncethereisnothinglikerightorwrong.

Ifyouaredoingsomethingwherenooneiswatchingyouandyouarefearfulofbeingcaught,thatmeansyouaredoingsomethingwrong.


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IfyoufeelthatyouranswertoevenoneoftheabovequestionsisNo,thenintrospect.

Itisthe“yeses”thatwilltakeyoufar,anddorememberthatthesearealsoconsideredas21stcenturyskillsbyglobalemployers.

12.1.1 Is My Behaviour Ethical?

CheckYourself:

Statement Y N

DoIrespectandlovemynationandnationalemblems?

AmIdisciplinedinallaspectsofmylife-inschool,athomeoranyotherplace?

DoIdomakeexcusesformybehavior?

DoIdemonstrateacademicintegrityandhonestyanddon’tcheatever?

Do I attend and participate in classes, labs, and seminars, wellpreparedandontime?

DoIcommunicateinacarefulandrespectfulmannerwithteachers,peers,andothermembersoftheschoolcommunityandalsotomyparents,siblingsandotherfriendsandrelatives?

DoIengageinactivitiesforoverallgoodofcommunity?

DoIactinamannerthatrespectsthelearning/socialenvironmentofschool?

DoIabidebythecodeofconductofmyschool?

DoIrespectdiverseideasandopinions?

AmIagoodandcommittedcitizenofmycountry?

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Thus,effectiveCitizenshipSkillsrequireusto:

1. Be aware of the important socialandnational issues thatmayhaveanimpactonourdailylivesbothasahuman-beingandasastudent.

2. Be aware of the important socialandnational issues thatmayhaveanimpactonlivesinfuturebothasahuman-beingandasastudent.

3. Beawareofourfundamentaldutiesandrights.

4. EmbedthecoredemocraticvaluesofIndiaandstrivetolivebythem.

5. Knowaboutthepeople,history, andtraditionsthathaveshapedourlocalcommunities,ournation,andtheworld.

6. Beresponsibleforthewell-beingofself,family,andthesociety.

7. Respectallgendersandpeople.Thereisnothingwhichisagender-specificwork.Everyhuman-beinghasabrainanditdependsonanindividualtousethat.

Takeapledgeto:

1. PlantaSaplingandlookafterit.

(Students from all Regions planted asaplingon18thSeptember2019)

2. Saveonelitreofwatereveryday

3. SayabigNOtosingle-useplastic

(Plogging Runwas organized by CBSEschoolson2ndOctober2019)

4. Useanykhadi-product,ifyoulike.

4.5lakhsstudentsparticipatedinCBSEExpressionSeriesonMahatmaGandhi.

Remember,onlyahealthybodyhasahealthymindandcontributetothesocietyandnation.

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TheMarsMissionwascalledMOM.

8. Practiceinclusivitytowardsallreligions,persons,communities,processes.

9. Seekinformationfromvariedsourcesandperspectivestodevelopinformedopinionsandcreativesolutions.

10. Askmeaningfulquestionsandbeabletoanalyzeandevaluateinformationandideas.

11. Useeffectivedecision-makingandproblem-solvingskillsinpublicandprivatelife.

12. Havetheabilitytocollaborateeffectivelyasamemberofagroup.

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This chapter has been provided by the National Disaster Response Force of India.

Uday, Don’t be afraid! Actually, youdon’t look like a scared boy right now.You are always such a cheerful person.We all must be positive, even in timesof difficulties, as there is a solution toeverything.

Areyouawareof the recent floods in a fewpartsof India? Somanyliveswerelost,somuchofvaluableresourcesdamaged.Isawthispictureinanonlinenewson28September.Sometimes,IfeelifIameverstuckinsuchasituation,whatwillIdo?

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13.1 Safe Schools- A Necessity:

Schoolsneedtobeinherentlysafeasstudentsspenda majority of their time at school. Safe schools areimportantwithaviewtoensuringstudentssafetyandwell-being. Schools canbe a safe haven for childreniftheyarebuiltasperproperstandards.Thefeeling

ofsafetycanbefurtherenhancediftheteachersaswellasthestudentsaredisasteraware.Disasterawarenessandbasicresponseskillsare,therefore,veryimportant.

Don’t preach me. I shared myconcernsoverdisaster.

I am not preaching. Just telling you, THERE IS ASOLUTION.

During those floods, NDRF and SDRF helped the flood victims.

They have given us detailed guidelines on how toprotectourselvesandothersduringdisasters.

Havealookatthese.

Uponcompletionofthischapter,youwillbeabletoknow….. AboutSchoolSafety Do’sanddon’tsofsomelikelydisastersituations RescueStrategiesduringDisaster

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13.1.1 Meaning of School Safety:

• “SchoolSafety”hasbeendefinedasthecreationofsafeenvironmentsforchildren,startingfromtheirhomestoschoolsandback.

• Thisincludessafetyfrom:

large-scalenaturalhazardsofgeological/climaticorigin,

human-maderisks,

pandemics,

violenceaswellasmorefrequentandsmaller-scalefires,

transportationandotheremergencies,

environmentalthreatsthatcanadverselyaffectthelivesofchildren.

• Significantly,italsoincludesahighdegreeofawarenessaboutdisastersandsomebasicresponseskillswithwhichtohandledisastersifandwhentheyactuallyhappen.

WhatisaSafeSchool?

Asafeschoolis:

either a schoolwhich is located in a hazard freearea,

oronethathasbeenconstructedtowithstandthehazardtowhichitisexposed.

A safe school will not collapse or get affected if a disaster happens.

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13.1.2 Aim of school safety:

The aim of school safety is to ensure that the safety of the students and the staff ismaintained during an emergency. The School Disaster Management Plan (SDMP) is ameansbywhichthiscanbeachieved.

ACommunity-BasedDisasterManagementApproach is required for this, involving thefollowingsteps:

• Raisingdisasterawarenessinschoolcommunity.

• Hazard,vulnerabilityandriskanalysis.

• Facilityandresourcemapping.

• Constitution and training of school disaster management committee and taskforces.

• Establishingalertmechanism.

• Preparing school disastermanagement plan including evacuation and responseplanandcalendarforpreparednessactivities.

• Organizingmockdrills.

• Psycho-socialsupportforchildrenduringdisasters.

• Considerationofdisabilityandgenderbasedneeds.

• PeriodicreviewandregularupdatingofSDMP.

WhyisSchoolSafetyisessential?

Simplybecause:

Children are the future of the nation andshouldfeelsafe,awareandsecureinaschoolenvironment viz- a- viz natural and otherhazards..

Childrencancarryinformationtosocietyandeducateothersinthefamily.

Schools can be a key factor in building acultureofdisasterprevention.

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13.2 What are Disasters?

‘Disasters’, are defined as “a serious disruption of the functioning of community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources”.

13.2.1 Emotional Impact of Disasters on Children:

Many children are extremely vulnerable in the event of a disaster. Experiences of fear, violence, separation from parents and caregivers, exploitation and abuse, are some of the key issues that children face. Moreover, the loss of livelihood of their families can lead to homelessness and extreme poverty. Disasters have not only challenged the government and other stakeholders in providing access to education but also endangered the lives of children and those engaged in the pursuit of education.

13.2.2 Impact of Disaster on Schools:

Physical impact Educational impact

It includes direct impacts like:

• Loss of life/injuries to school building occupants.

• Collapsed/damaged school buildings and other infrastructure.

• Non-structural hazards can also cause death and serious injuries etc.

It includes direct/ indirect impacts like:

• Increased dropout rates.

• Loss of trust in education institution.

• Decrease in education quality.

• Missing educational records etc.

Economic impact Psychological impact

• Unsafe/damaged schools beyond repair need reinvestment.

• Loss of income, housing etc.

• Makes it difficult for families to support children continuing their education etc.

• Increased stress.

• Students lose a sense of continuity and their hopes and plans for the future are destroyed.

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Typical disasters that may affect schools :-

Fire (Chemical fire, electrical fire etc.)

Earthquake

Floods/Cyclone

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13.3 What is Fire?

Fireisachemicalreactionbetweenoxygenintheairandsomekindoffuel, likegasorwood.Forafiretotakeplace,onehastoheatupthefueltoahigh-enoughtemperatureforittoignite(burstintoflames)whichtechnicallyiscalled‘flammability’.

13.3.1 Fire Triangle :

Foroccurrenceofthefirethreefactorsareessential:heat,oxygen(orair)andacombustiblesubstance(or fuel).Fireorcombustionwillcontinueas longasthesethreefactorsarepresent.

Takealookatthefollowingdiagram,calledthe“Fire Triangle”

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Oxygen:tostopsustainingcombustion.

Heat:tostopraisingthematerialtoitsignitiontemperature.

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Class Fire Caused By Managing (Extinguishing ) fire

Materials/Equipment used to extinguish Fire

A Burningofsolid(paper,wood,cloth,carpet,plastics,etc.)

Cooling(Removingheat)

water,sand,water/ABCExtinguishers

B Burningofliquid(oil,kerosene,petrol,diesel,paint,thinner,etc.)

Smothering(CuttingoffaccesstoOxygen/Air)

CO2 and DryChemicalPowder(DCP)Extinguishers

C Burningofgases,LPG,CNG,Acetylen,Hydrogen,Methaneetc.)

Starvation(Removingthegaseousfuel)

DCP,CO2

Extinguisher

D Burningofmetals(Magnesium,Uranium)thisoccursveryrarely.

Starvation OnlyDCP

E Electricalshortcircuit,overheating(transformers)

Smothering/Cooling(Firsttoshutoffthemainswitch)

CO2,drychemicalpowder(DCP)andBCorABCextinguisher.

K Fireincookingappliancethatinvolvecookingmedia:vegetableoranimaloilandfat.

Smothering(CuttingoffaccesstoOxygen/Air)

Useawet,potassiumacetate-based,lowpHagenttoputout“cooking”fires.

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DOYOUKNOW?

ITISMANDATORYFORYOURSCHOOLTOHAVEAREGULARUPDATIONANDINSPECTIONOFITSFIRESAFETYEQUIPMENTSANDFIRESAFETYCERTIFICATEFROMTHELOCALFIREOFFICER.

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13.3.3 Using a Fire Extinguisher:

See,howtouseaFire–Extinguisher

RemembertheacronymPASS

PASSmeans: Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

Pull the pin:

Thiswillallowonetodischargetheextinguisher.

Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire:

Ifoneaimsattheflames(whichisfrequentlythetemptation),theextinguishingagentmayflyrightthroughandwillnotbeeffective.

Squeeze the trigger:

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Tasks You Must Do Tasks Your Teacher/ Principal/ Anyone elder Must Do

Raisethealarm.

Alert Teacher/ Principal or anyonefromschoolpersonnel/staff

Collect belongings (Only when it is safe to do so).

Alert principal or anyone from schoolpersonnel/staff

Evacuate everyone from the immediatevicinityofthefire.

Fightfirewithexistingequipment(Only when it is safe to do so).

Sweep from side to side:

Until the fire is completely out. Use the extinguisherfromasafedistanceaway,andthenmoveforward.Oncethefireisout,keepaneyeontheareaincaseitignites.

During fire, adopt the drill: S.D.R.

In the event of a fire:

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Evacuatefromtheimmediatevicinityofthefireasdirectedbytheteacheroranyonefromschoolpersonnel/staff

Do not leave assembly area untiladvised to do so by the incidentcontroller.

Soundtheevacuationalertifevacuationisnecessary.

Allow staff, students, and visitors tocollectbelongings (Onlywhen it is safetodoso).

On sounding of the alert, evacuate allstaff,studentsandvisitorsinanorderlymanner.

Closealldoorsandwindows.

Switch off the power supply at theelectricalswitchboard(principalorsitemanager)(Onlywhenitissafetodoso).

Collect classroom rolls and movestudents and visitors along designatedroutestothedesignatedassemblyarea.

Assist staff, students and visitors withdisabilitiesorspecialneeds.

Remain with students and wait forfurtherinstruction.

Returntoclassrooms(Onlywhenitissafetodoso).

13.4 Earthquake:

NextDisastertobeawareofisEarthquake!

An earthquake (or quakes, tremors) is the shaking of thesurfaceoftheearth,causedbythesuddenmovementintheEarth's crust.Theycanbeextremelyviolentor sometimescannotbefeltbyanyone.Earthquakesareusuallyquitebrief,butmayrepeat.Theyare theresultofa suddenreleaseofenergyintheEarth'scrust.


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13.4.1 Being Ready for an Earthquake :

13.4.2 What to Do During an Earthquake:

13.4.2.1 Drop, Cover Hold Exercise :

If you live inanearthquakepronearea,make sureyouhavea fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, aflashlight,andextrabatteriesathome.

Learnfirstaid.

Learnhowtoturnoffthegas,waterandelectricity.

Have a plan as to where to regroup as a family after anearthquake.

Don't leave heavy objects on shelves (they'll fall during aquake).

Anchorheavyfurniture,cupboards,andappliancestothewallsorfloor.

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Whatwillbeyourfirstreactionincaseyoufeeltremors?

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SITUATION PRECAUTION/S

• Ifyouareinsidethebuilding… Stayinside.

• Ifyou'reoutside… Stayoutside.

• Ifyou'reindoor… Stand against a wall near the center of thebuilding

Stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavyfurniture(adeskortable).

Stayawayfromwindowsandoutsidedoors.

• Ifyou'reoutdoors… Stay in the open away from power lines oranythingthatmightfall.

Stayawayfrombuildings.

• Ifyou'reinacar… Asktostopthecarandstayinsidethecaruntiltheearthquakestops.

INSTA-ALERTTriangle of Life

Ifthereisavoid/emptyspacecreatedinthefollowingmanner,thatwillbethetriangleoflifeforyou:

13.4.3 What to do after an Earthquake:

Checkyourselfandothersforinjuries.Providefirstaidforanyonewhoneedsit.

Checkwater,gasandelectriclinesfordamage.Ifanyaredamaged,shutoffthevalves.Check for the smellof gas. If you smell it, openall thewindowsanddoors, leaveimmediatelyandreportittotheauthorities.


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Turnontheradio.Don'tusethephoneunlessit'sanemergency.

Stayoutofdamagedbuildings.

Becarefularoundbrokenglassanddebris.Wearbootsorsturdyshoestokeepfromcuttingyourfeet.

Becarefulofchimneys(theymayfallonyou).

Stayawayfrombeaches.TsunamisandSeiches(atemporarydisturbanceinthewaterlevelofalakeorpartiallyenclosedbodyofwater)mayhitaftertheearthquake.

Stayawayfromdamagedareas.

If you're at school orwork, follow the emergencyplan or the instructions of thepersonincharge.

Beprepareforaftershocks.

13.5 Cylone /Flood:

Incyclone-proneareas,itisthedutyofourprincipals/sitemanagerstoestablishlinkswiththeirlocalStateEmergencyServices(SES)and familiarize themselveswiththevariousactionsrequiredundereach“alertstage”.

INSTA-ALERT

Your School Authorities ,i.e. Principal, Vice-Principal MUST observe thefollowingprecautions:

Iffloodingisimminent,makecontactwiththelocalSES(StateEmergencyServices)andregionaleducationofficeassoonaspossible.

Iftheschoolisstilloccupied,ensurestudentsandstaffsarelocatedinthehighestshelteredareas.

Wherepossible,ensurethathighvalueequipmentandrecordsaresafe.

Ensurepotentialelectricalhazardshavebeeneliminated(forexample,isolatepowersupply)(ONLYWHENITISSAFETODOSO).

Remainatthesafelocation.

Donotallowanyonetoenterthefloodwaters.


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Iwouldjustrequestyoutoadoptthequalitiesof a future-ready student, un-condition yourmind and think beyond the obvious. ThinkabouttheCompetency Based Learning.

This is the next step towards making us allpreparedforthefutureyears.

TOGETHER,WESHALLEXPERIENCETHENOVELTIESOFCOMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING!

Till,then,HAPPYLEARNING!

Yes,of course!Butyousee Iwillkeepbotheringyou!!!

Iwilltrytoadoptthequalitiesofafuture-readystudentwhichyouhaveexplained.

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1. BookletonCyberSecuritybyCIET-NCERT

2. CBSECircularsandNotifications

3. CBSECurriculumDocuments

4. CBSEHandbooksonExperientialLearning

5. CBSELifeSkillManuals

6. CBSEManualonMainstreamingHealthandPhysicalEducation

7. CyberSpace,byDr.V.K.Saraswat,Member,NITIAyog,Govt.ofIndia,https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/201907/CyberSecurityConclaveAtVigyanBhavanDelhi_1.pdfaccessedon19.08.2019

8. https://infosecawareness.in/student/accessedon19.08.2019

9. LettertoStudents,byCBSE

10. NationalCurriculumFramework,2005

11. https://www.oecd.org/site/educeri21st/40756908.pdfaccessedon16.08.2019

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