INDIAN SCHOOL AL WADI AL KABIR WELCOMES ALL PARENTS TO THE PARENT ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2015

EXAMINATION REFORMS AND CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION CCE A CBSE INITIATIVE

WHAT IS CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION ? It is a process to provide holistic profile of the learner through regular assessment of scholastic and co-scholastic domains of developments like- Knowledge Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating The Scheme focus on all round development of personality of learner.

FEATURES OF CCE Continuous means-  The term continuous means that the assessment is completely integrated with the teaching- learning process.  It focus on regularity and continuity in assessment.  The term also refers to diagnosis of learning gaps and providing remedial measures to enhance levels of learning

Comprehensive means- ‘ that the scheme attempts to cover both the scholastic and the co-scholastic aspects of the students’ growth and development. Scholastic Academic Subject Specific Areas English, Hindi/French/Malayalam (for class VI&VII), Math, Science, Social Studies & 3 rd Language (for VI-VIII) Co-Scholastic Life Skills, Attitudes & Values and Other Co Curricular Activities (Art/Music/Dance, Work Exp. & PHE )

 Each year is divided in two terms  Each term to have two Formative Assessments (FA)& one Summative Assessment(SA) in Scholastic Subject areas Term I April to September FA (1) 10% FA (2) 10% SA (1) 30% Term 2 October to March October to March FA (3) 10% FA (4) 10% SA (2) 30%

April – May June- August Sept Oct – Dec Jan- Feb MarchFA1FA2SA1FA3FA4SA2 10%10%30%10%10%30% Total marks in SA-1 & SA-2 - at least 25% compulsory for promotion to next class

Scholastic Formative Assessment (FA)  It is a process based assessment used by the teacher to continuously monitor student’s progress in a supportive environment.  It is diagnostic and remedial.  It involves the students in their own learning.  It provides effective feedback to the students and teachers for remedial interventions.

Tools & Techniques for FA Oral Questions Assignments Research Work (group) Quizzes Conversation Skills Class Work/ Home Work Projects Short tests Observation Checklist Portfolio Anecdotal records Photographs/ Videos Paintings/ Artistic Endeavour Essays Self Assessment Peer Assessment Rating Scales Narrative Reports

Problem Solving Assessment (PSA)  Compulsory for Classes VI-VIII with 60 items (MCQs) for 60 marks.  Language Conventions, Qualitative & Quantitative Reasoning for 21 st century skills like Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Decision Making & Problem Resolving.  PSA replaces pen & Paper test of FA4  Obtained Marks are reflected in one Language, Mathematics, Social Science & Science..

INDIAN SCHOOL AL WADI AL KABIR STRUCTURE & DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT CLASS VI - VIII : F A Written TestActivity-1Activity-2Activity-3Activity-4 Average of Written test+ best 2 out of 4 Activities F.A.110 Out of 10 F.A.210 Out of 10 F.A.310 Out of 10 F.A.410(PSA)10 Out of 10

Scholastic Summative Assessment(SA) It is a product based assessment carried out at the end of the course of instruction. It is a product based assessment carried out at the end of the course of instruction. It is a pen & paper test for a duration of 3 hours. It is a pen & paper test for a duration of 3 hours. It measures that how much a student has learnt. It measures that how much a student has learnt. It is usually used for certification purpose. It is usually used for certification purpose. SA question paper includes VSA ; SA; LA; HOTS Questions ; VALUE BASED Questions SA question paper includes VSA ; SA; LA; HOTS Questions ; VALUE BASED Questions

Grading System for Scholastic Areas Marks Range Grade Grade Point A A B B C C D E E20

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS LIFE SKILLS THINKING  Self Awareness,  Problem Solving  Decision Making  Critical and Creative Thinking SOCIAL  Interpersonal Relationships,  Effective Communication  Empathy EMOTIONAL  Managing Emotions  Dealing with Stress

Teachers School mates School Programme & Environment Value Systems ATTITUDES AND VALUES TOWARDS

PART-3 CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS PARTICIPATION/ACHIEVEMENT   Literary& Creative Skills(Eng & Hindi)   Scientific & Mathematics Skills   Work Education(Comp Sc)   Health & Physical Education   Scouts & Guides CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS   Visual and PerformingArts(Art/Dance/Music)

LITERARY AND CREATIVE SKILLS Debate Creative Writing Recitation Essay writing Poster – Making Slogan Writing Declamation

SCIENTIFIC SKILLS Science Lab Activities Proj ects Math Lab Activitie s Science Quiz Science & Math Exhibiti on Olympia ds

Grade Grade point Range Grade Point A B C D E

GENERAL POINTS 1.School Uniform 2.Discipline(Hair style, Shoes, Bringing Fancy Items & banned items ) 3.Reporting to School in time 4.Taking care of School Properties 5.Bringing School Calendar regularly & communication b/w School & Home. 6.Making use of School Website.

CLASS VI & VII CLASS VI & VII(2 nd language Malayalam) Malayalam text book is Malayalapadavali FA-1: Picture game; letter game; class work and home work.   FA-2: Examples and non examples; chart making; class work and home work.   FA-3: Poem recitation; spell check; class work and home work.   FA-4: Reading comprehension, story telling, worksheet, class work and home work.