INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, RIYADH EXAMINATION REFORMS AND CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION Presented by Mr. M.J. Siddiqui Principal & HOI

External Examinations ‘ are largely inappropriate for the knowledge society of the 21st century and its need for innovative problem solvers‘ Evaluation of Scholastic learning only on marks. Ability of child not evaluated. Limited Techniques of Evaluation do not identify learner’s level of attainment. Resulting in Pass/Fail.. Causing frustration and humiliation. WHY CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

DE – STRESSING EXAMINATION Examination has now become a kind of pandemic which is affecting a student in different ways and severity. Examinations put up a lot of stress on the students for demonstrating their intelligence, creativity, understanding and applications of the concepts in a very short time interval of two or three hours.

DE – STRESSING EXAMINATION … contd Universities treat marks secured in Board Examination as their admission criterion. Board test only its curriculum and not the specific skills and aptitude required for any particular course. This entire correlation between marks scored in the Boards and admission to desired course and college culminates into an extremely stressful situation for teenagers.

DE – STRESSING EXAMINATION … contd Teachers and parents need to first de – stress themselves and leave examinations to the children. Parents should take a positive attitude and tell their children that “Yes, You can do it.” Self motivation works much better than external motivation.

Silver linings The CBSE has been trying hard to implement various measures like strengthening the internal school based evaluation through Continous and Comprehensive Evaluation. The introduction of Grading system in place of marking system up to middle level is one of the major steps of CBSE appreciated by all sections of the society. It has reduced the stress and fear of examinations among small kids and their parents

Silver linings It has been extended up to secondary level by introducing school based evaluation. Semester system is introduced at school level which will reduce the burden on the students. This will further de-stress the student. The marking system is changed to gradation system, which is more rational and scientific. De – Stress the Stress, as it is a well known fact that everybody performs better when he is relaxed.

WHAT IS CONTINOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION? (CCE)  It is process to provide holistic profile of the learner through regular assessment of scholastic and co-scholastic domains of development.  This scheme aims at making evaluation an integral part of teaching – learning process.  The scheme focuses on all round development of personality of the learners.  The scheme also envisages improving on – going teaching - learning process by diagnosing the learning gaps and offering corrective and enrichment input.  The CCE scheme brings about a paradigm shift from examination to effective pedagogy.

HOW WOULD THE CCE SCHEME HELP STUDENTS?  It will reduce anxiety and stress which often builds up if students are assessed only once through one – shot examination at the end of year.  It will result higher level of learning due to timely diagnosis of learning gaps and remedial intervention.  It will help the learners to develop holistically in the term of different domains of their personality.  It will shift focus from need for learning to love for learning. REDUCE STRESS CREATE LOVE FOR LEARNING

HOLISTIC COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT SCIENCE LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH ENGLISH MATHS SOCIAL SCIENCE SUPW MUSIC COMPUTERS ART DANCE SPORTS SCHOOL VALUES & ATTITUDES LANGUAGES

SCHOLASTIC HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION/GAMES HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION/GAMES MATHS MATHS SCIENCE SCIENCE LANGUAGES LANGUAGES ART EDUCATION ART EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HOME SCIENCE HOME SCIENCE PAINTING PAINTING MUSIC MUSIC COMMERCE/ACCOUNTANCY COMMERCE/ACCOUNTANCY BOOK KEEPING BOOK KEEPING SOCIAL SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE

CO-SCHOLASTIC OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ATTITUDE & VALUES ATTITUDE & VALUES CREATIVE & LITERARY CREATIVE & LITERARY PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING ARTS LIFE SKILLS LIFE SKILLS SCIENTIFIC SCIENTIFIC AESTHETIC AESTHETIC CLUBS CLUBS (ECO & HEALTH )

Assessment which is carried throughout the year by the teacher formally and informally It is diagnostic and remedial Scholastic Evaluation Formative Assessment : End of term or end of the year exams Feedback on learning (assessment of learning) to teacher and parents Summative Assessment:

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FA) Will comprise of : Class work Homework Oral questions Quizzes Projects Assignments/Tests

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT(SA) Will be Term End Examination: Curriculum and syllabus as circulated by the board Question papers to be prepared by schools as per the CBSE format and have to be only from the Question Bank to be sent by CBSE. Exam to be conducted by schools Evaluation of Answer scripts will be done within the school.

CLASS IX Academic year will have 2 terms - FIRST TERM : April to September 2009 SECOND TERM: October to March 2010

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GRADING SYSTEM for SCHOLASTIC -A MARKS GRADE GRADE POINT 91—100 A —90 A2 9 71—80 B1 8 61—70 B2 7 51—60 C1 6 41—50 C2 5 33—40 D 4 21—32 E & below E2 ----

Operational Modalities 1 Grades on a 9 point scale will be awarded. Performance will be assessed using conventional numerical marking and same will be converted into grades. The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject wise performance i.e. Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) for class X students studying in secondary schools In case a student leaves the CBSE system after having completed the Final Formative and Summative Assessments in the school he / she will be allowed to appear for the Boards (pen paper / online) EXTERNAL EXAMINATION. Further, for those students who wish to assess themselves, after having given the final Summative Assessment in the school, an ON DEMAND PROFICIENCY TEST is available online which is different from the EXTERNAL EXAMINATION conducted by the board.

The CCE card will apply throughout the CBSE schools in the country for admission to class XI. In addition, schools can have their own criteria. Students will only be promoted on the basis of both Formative and Summative Assessments both of which are mandatory. Percentile Rank will be given on demand by the CBSE for the students who appear in the external examination conducted by the Board Operational Modalities 2

What is Percentile Ranking ? NO. OF STUDENTS IN A CLASS= 40 SCORE OF STUDENT ‘A’= 80% NO. OF STUDENTS BELOW HIM= 22 PERCENTILE RANKING OF STUDENT A NO. OF STUDENTS BELOW (A) TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS X X 100 = 55 PERCENTILE RANK Percentile – A percentile rank is the percentage of scores that fall below a given score. To find the percentile rank of a score x, out of a set of n scores, where x is not included, use. LETS TAKE AN EXAMPLE …

GRADING SYSTEM  Minimize misclassification of students on the basis of marks.  Eliminate unhealthy cut throat competition among high achievers.  Reduce societal pressure and provide the learner with more flexibility.  Lead to a better learning environment. ADVANTAGES

CURRENT STD X (On-going Session) CBSE will conduct the std X 2010 examination. The Question Paper format, Marking Scheme and Weightage of School Based Assessment will remain the same as per past practice. New grading system will be implemented. The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject Wise performance i.e. a Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) for Class X examination It may be noted that CBSE will continue to issue the Grade Sheet for Std. X students studying in Secondary schools. Syllabus and examination as per Secondary School Curriculum Document 2010.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO CLASS XI – 2011 Onwards Declaration of compartment / fail shall be discontinued. Candidates have to obtain qualifying grades (D & above) in 3 Compulsory subjects and any 2 languages English / Hindi being one of them.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO CLASS XI – 2011 Onwards (Continued) Candidates obtaining E1 / E2 in a subject will have the option to improve their performance through subsequent attempts. Those who qualify (attain D or above ) shall be eligible for promotion Candidates who are not able to get grades (D & above) shall not be permitted for admission to Class XI.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO CLASS XI – 2011 Onwards (Continued) The Board will offer an online aptitude test (optional) that may also be used as a tool along with the grades obtained in the CCE to help students decide the choice of subjects in Std XI. Proposed to be available twice -end of std IX. -end of std X. Humanities ScienceCommerce

ADMISSION IN STD XI Current CCE certificate will be relied upon Allocation of subject stream to be based on: -Scholastic performance -Co- Scholastic achievements -Aptitude test (optional)  Students of the same school may be given preference over students coming from other schools.