PADMAWATI ACADEMY PRESENTATION ON CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

EXAMINATION REFORMS AND CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION A CBSE INITIATIVE

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

FEATURES OF CCE Continuous Continual—from the beginning and during the instructional process Continual—from the beginning and during the instructional process Periodicity—frequency /term Periodicity—frequency /term

PLACE OF ASSESSMENT IN THE CURRICULUM

CCE CONTINUOUS GROWTHDEVELOPMENT COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLASTICCO-SCHOLASTIC SELF EVALUATION FEEDBACK RETESTING CORRECTIVE MEASURES DIAGNOSIS REGULARITY

Comprehensive Scholastic - Subject specific areas. Co-Scholastic - Life skills, attitudes & values and other co curricular activities Includes a variety of tools and techniques for assessment of the learners.

Scholastic Academic Work experience Physical and Health Education Art Education Co Scholastic Life Skills Attitudes and Values Participation and Achievement Outdoor Activities

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

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

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

GRADING SCALE FOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT Assessment areas: Part 1 A : Scholastic 9 Part 1 B : Scholastic5 Part 2 : Co-Scholastic Part 2 A : Life Skills5 Part 2 B : Attitudes & Values3 Part 3 : Co-Scholastic Part 3 A: Co-curricular Activities3 Part 3 B :Health & Physical Education3 GRADING SCALE (Point)

GRADING SYSTEM for SCHOLASTIC -A MARKS GRADE GRADE POINT 91—100 A —100 A —90 A2 9 81—90 A2 9 71—80 B1 8 71—80 B1 8 61—70 B2 7 61—70 B2 7 51—60 C1 6 51—60 C1 6 41—50 C2 5 41—50 C2 5 33—40 D 4 33—40 D 4 21—32 E —32 E & below E & below E2 ----

GRADES Work Experience Art Education Physical Education Life skills GRADE A+ A+ A B+ B+ B C

GRADES Attitudes & Values Participation & Achievement Health & Physical Education GRADE A+ A GRADE A+ A B

PART-3 CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS PARTICIPATION ACHIEVEMENT Literary and Creative skills Scientific skills Clubs (Eco, Health and Wellness and others) PART 3– CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS Aesthetic Skills and Performing Arts

COMMON INDICATORS : Participates actively in school / Inter School / State / National / International levels. Participates actively in school / Inter School / State / National / International levels. Takes initiative to plan and organize events. Takes initiative to plan and organize events. Reads and shows a high degree of Reads and shows a high degree of awareness. awareness. Shows good collaborative skills. Shows good collaborative skills. Is able to inspire others. Is able to inspire others. PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT

INDICATORS Reads and shows a high degree of awareness. Reads and shows a high degree of awareness. Is able to appreciate well written/spoken pieces in all genres (prose, poetry, plays). Is able to appreciate well written/spoken pieces in all genres (prose, poetry, plays). Is able to explain why they enjoy a particular piece. Is able to explain why they enjoy a particular piece. Is able to express ideas/opinions creatively in different forms. Is able to express ideas/opinions creatively in different forms. Displays originality of ideas and opinions. Displays originality of ideas and opinions. LITERARY AND CREATIVE SKILLS Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skill A Some indicators in a skill B Debate, Declamation, Creative Writing, Recitation, Drawing, Poster – Making, Slogan Writing, Theatre Poster – Making, Slogan Writing, Theatre

Is a keen observer and makes mature deductions. Is a keen observer and makes mature deductions. Displays good experimental skills and a practical knowledge of various everyday phenomena. Displays good experimental skills and a practical knowledge of various everyday phenomena. Is able to apply Science in everyday Is able to apply Science in everyday context eg; Setting the stage lights context eg; Setting the stage lights for the school play. Displays a scientific temperament. Displays a scientific temperament. SCIENTIFIC SKILLS Science Club, Projects, Maths Club, Science Quiz, Science Exhibition, Olympiads INDICATORS :

Is able to appreciate well written/ spoken pieces in all genres (prose, poetry, plays) and all languages. Is able to appreciate well written/ spoken pieces in all genres (prose, poetry, plays) and all languages. Is able to explain why he/she enjoy a particular piece. Is able to explain why he/she enjoy a particular piece. Shows a keen interest and an aptitude towards a particular art form. Shows a keen interest and an aptitude towards a particular art form. Is able to apply skills to performances/art forms. Is able to apply skills to performances/art forms. Displays creative expression and a good presentation piece. Displays creative expression and a good presentation piece. AESTHETIC SKILLS AND PERFORMING ARTS Music (Vocal, Instrumental), Dance, Drama, Craft, Sculpture, Puppetry, Folk art INDICATORS :

ART EDUCATION INDICATORS Innovative and creative approach Innovative and creative approach Exhibits aesthetic sensibilities Exhibits aesthetic sensibilities Observation skills Observation skills Interpretation and originality Interpretation and originality Correlation with real life Correlation with real life Willingness to experiment with Willingness to experiment with different art modes/ mediums different art modes/ mediums Appreciate work of peers Appreciate work of peers Awareness and appreciation of works of artists Awareness and appreciation of works of artists OBSERVATION PORTFOLIO VIDEOS NARRATIVE RECORDS CHECKLIST

THINKING SKILLS Student demonstrates the ability to: Be original, flexible and imaginative. Raise question, identify and analyze problems. Implement a well thought out decision and take responsibility. Generate new ideas with fluency. Elaborate / build on new ideas. Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skillA Some indicators in a skillB+ Few indicators in a skill B Very few indicators in a skill C INDICATORS :

SOCIAL Student demonstrates the ability to: Identify, verbalize and respond effectively to other’s emotions in an empathetic manner. Get along well with others. Take criticism positively. Listen actively. Communicate using appropriate words, intonation and body language. Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skillA Some indicators in a skillB+ Few indicators in a skill B Very few indicators in a skill C INDICATORS :

EMOTIONAL Student demonstrates the ability to: Identify own strength and weakness. Be comfortable with self. and overcome weakness for positive self – concept. Identify causes and effects of stress on oneself. Develop and use multi-faceted strategies to deal with stress. Express and respond to emotions with an awareness of the consequences. Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skillA Some indicators in a skillB+ Few indicators in a skill B Very few indicators in a skill C INDICATORS :

Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education NCC/NSS/Scouting and Guiding Swimming Gymnastics Yoga First aid Gardening

COMMON INDICATORS Displays an innate talent in particular sport. Displays an innate talent in particular sport. Demonstrates Physical qualities needed Endurance, Strength, Speed, Flexibility and stamina. Demonstrates Physical qualities needed Endurance, Strength, Speed, Flexibility and stamina. Shows good hand-eye coordination. Shows good hand-eye coordination. Demonstrates an analytic aptitude required and reacts appropriately to strategic situations. Demonstrates an analytic aptitude required and reacts appropriately to strategic situations. Demonstrates sportsmanship. Demonstrates sportsmanship. Displays a healthy team and school spirit. Displays a healthy team and school spirit. Discipline for practice. Discipline for practice. Has undergone training and coaching. Has undergone training and coaching. Has represented a team in school interschool / national/ international level. Has represented a team in school interschool / national/ international level. Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education

Shares a healthy rapport with peers. Shares a healthy rapport with peers. Is able to interact and communicate effectively. Is able to interact and communicate effectively. Receptive to ideas and opinions of others in a group. Receptive to ideas and opinions of others in a group. Sensitive to differences among peers in – ability, religious beliefs, gender, culture etc. Sensitive to differences among peers in – ability, religious beliefs, gender, culture etc. Is kind and helpful. Is kind and helpful. Able to inspire members of the class or peer group. Able to inspire members of the class or peer group. TOWARDS SCHOOL MATES Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skill A Some indicators in a skill B INDICATORS :

Is punctual and regular in attending school. Is punctual and regular in attending school. Participates and volunteers often for school programmes. Participates and volunteers often for school programmes. Delivers a job assigned effectively and responsibly. Delivers a job assigned effectively and responsibly. Displays a healthy school spirit. Displays a healthy school spirit. Displays leadership skills. Displays leadership skills. Inspires others to participate in Inspires others to participate in school programmes. school programmes. TOWARDS SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skill A Some indicators in a skill B INDICATORS :

Respects school property. Respects school property. Is environmentally sensitive. Is environmentally sensitive. Participates in activities relating to care for the environment. Participates in activities relating to care for the environment. Takes the initiative and plans activities directed towards the betterment of the environment. Takes the initiative and plans activities directed towards the betterment of the environment. TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skill A Some indicators in a skill B INDICATORS :

Understands the need for rules. Understands the need for rules. Honest and ethical. Honest and ethical. Respects diversity (culture, opinions, beliefs, abilities). Respects diversity (culture, opinions, beliefs, abilities). Displays commitment. Displays commitment. Works efficiently, respecting time, his/her own and others’. Works efficiently, respecting time, his/her own and others’. Displays a positive attitude towards Displays a positive attitude towards peers, adults and community. peers, adults and community. Displays spirit of citizenship. Displays spirit of citizenship. VALUE SYSTEMS Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skill A Some indicators in a skill B INDICATORS :

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

Operational Modalities 1 Grades on a 9 point scale will be awarded. Grades on a 9 point scale will be awarded. Performance will be assessed using conventional numerical marking and same will be converted into grades. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Percentile Rank will be given on demand by the CBSE for the students who appear in the External examination conducted by the Board. Operational Modalities 2

EXAMS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD External Examination conducted by CBSE for SECONDARY SCHOOLS only. External Examination conducted by CBSE for SECONDARY SCHOOLS only. On Demand Pen paper/ Online Exam for students who have completed their Formative and Summative assessment in SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. This is Optional for the purpose of: On Demand Pen paper/ Online Exam for students who have completed their Formative and Summative assessment in SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. This is Optional for the purpose of: Change of Board. Change of Board. Parents Transfer. Parents Transfer. On Demand( pen and paper/ Online) Proficiency Test for self assessment is also Optional. On Demand( pen and paper/ Online) Proficiency Test for self assessment is also Optional.

CBSE HELPLINE The various issued raised and their solutions will be available in the form of F.A.Q’s. The various issued raised and their solutions will be available in the form of F.A.Q’s. Further clarification can be sought on CBSE website on the “Interact with Chairman on Class X Board Examination”. Further clarification can be sought on CBSE website on the “Interact with Chairman on Class X Board Examination”. Comprehensive guidelines of various aspect of CCE will be available in the Teacher’s Manual which will also be posted on the CBSE website. Comprehensive guidelines of various aspect of CCE will be available in the Teacher’s Manual which will also be posted on the CBSE website.