Academics

Examination System

CBSE New Pattern Assessment

  • 1. Assessment Parameters
  • 2. Examination Pattern and Weight-age

    Assessment parameters

    The CBSE new pattern guidelines throws light on the assessment parameters for evaluation of the student’s performance.
  • For scholastic performances, the board awards both grades and marks on individual subjects.
  • For co-scholastic performances, the board awards grades to the students under three categories – Prevocational education, health and physical education, and art education.
  • As a third category, discipline in the school campus is awarded as grades. The evaluation category involves discipline with respect of behaviour, ethics and values, sincerity, and attendance.

    Examination Pattern and Weight-age

    The pattern of examination changes periodically by the board. The CBSE new pattern marks the following changes in the same. The assessment pattern of Class 10 applies to the Class 9 by the CBSE board. The CBSE new pattern of class 9 examination has been changed to a year end exam. Each subject has a total of 100 marks, where 80 marks is assigned toward written examination and 20 marks as internal assessment. The internal assessment marks has three disciplines,
    • 10 marks periodic tests
    • 5 marks for notebook submission and
    • 5 marks for enrichment activity of all subjects
    There are no changes in the assessment format for Classes 6 to 8. Yet, the CBSE new pattern has made changes in the number of term exams. Students from classes 6 to 8 have to appear twice in term exams.
    • The board conducts exam at the end of each term
    • The exam is set based on the syllabus covered during each terms
    • For term 2 exam, it includes a percentage of questions from term 1 syllabus

    A. Remodeled assessment structure effective from the Academic Year 2017-18 for Class X
    1. Scholastic Area

    Subject

    80 Marks (Board

    20 Marks (Internal Assessment) Student

     

    Examination) Student

    has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks

     

    has to secure 33%

    earmarked in each subject

     

     

     

    marks out of 80 marks

     

     

     

     

     

    Periodic Test

    Notebook

    Subject

     

    in each subject

     

    (10 Marks)

    Submission  (5

    Enrichment

     

     

     

     

     

    Marks)

    Activity

     

     

     

     

     

    (5 Marks)

     

     

    (i)

    (ii)

     

    (iii)

    Language 1

    Board will conduct

    This will cover:

    This will cover:

    Speaking and

     

    Class – X Examination

    Periodic written Test,

    ·

    Regularity

    listening skills

     

    for 80 marks in each

    restricted to three in

    ·

    Assignment

     

     

    Speaking and

     

    subject covering 100%

    each subject in an

     

    completion

    listening skills

    Language 2

     

     

    syllabus of the subject

    Academic Year.

    ·

    Neatness &

     

     

    Practical Lab

     

    of Class – X only.

    Average of the best

     

    upkeep of

    Science

     

    work

    Marks and Grades both

    two tests to be taken

     

    notebook

     

     

     

     

     

    Maths Lab

     

    will be awarded for

    for final marks

     

     

     

     

     

    Practical

    Mathematics

    individuals subjects.

    submission

     

     

     

     

     

    9 – point grading will

     

     

     

    Map work and

     

    be same as followed by

     

     

     

    project work

     

    the Board in Class XII.

     

     

     

     

    Social Science

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    6th Additional

    Scheme of studies for 6th additional subject is detailed in Annexure- I

    subject

    Note: In case student opts a language as 6th additional subject the modalities

     

    defined for Language 1 and 2 shall be followed

     

     

     


    (i) Periodic Test (10 marks): The school should conduct three periodic written tests in the entire academic year and the average of the best two will be taken. The schools have the autonomy to make its own schedule. However, for the purpose of gradient learning, three tests may be held as one being the mid-term test and other the two being pre mid and post mid-term with portion of syllabus cumulatively covered. The gradually increasing portion of contents would prepare students acquire confidence for appearing in the Board examination with 100% syllabus. The school will take the average of the best two tests for final marks submission.

    (ii) Notebook Submission (5 marks): Notebook submission as a part of internal assessment is aimed at enhancing seriousness of students towards preparing notes for the topics being taught in the punctuality, neatness and notebook upkeep.

    (iii) Subject Enrichment Activities (5 marks): These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development. These activities are to be recorded internally by respective subject teachers. For Languages: Activities conducted for subject enrichment in languages should aim at equipping the learner to develop effective speaking and listening skills.

    For Mathematics: The listed laboratory activities and projects as given in the prescribed publication of CBSE/NCERT may be followed.

    For Science: The listed practical works/activities may be carried out as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum.

    2. Co-Scholastic Activities: Schools should promote co-curricular activities for the holistic development of the student. These activities will be graced on a 5 – point grading scale (A to E) and will have no descriptive indicators. No up scaling of grades will be done.

    Activity

    To be graded on a 5-point

    Areas and Objectives (as

     

    scale (A-E) in school

    prescribed in the Scheme of

     

     

    studies for subjects of

     

     

    Internal Assessment)

    Work Education or Pre-

    By the concerned Teacher

    Work education is a distinct

    Vocational Education

     

    curricular area for students for

     

     

    participation in social,

     

     

    economic and welfare

     

     

    activities. Student gets a sense

     

     

    of community service and

     

     

    develops self-reliance. (for Pre-

     

     

    Vocational Education as per

     

     

    scheme of studies)


    Art Education

    By the VA/PA the concerned

    Art Education constitutes an

     

    teacher

    important areas of curricular

     

     

    activity for development of

     

     

    wholesome personality of

     

     

    the students. Students will

     

     

    select one or more forms of

     

     

    creative arts.

    Health & Physical Education

    By the PE Teacher

    Health & Physical Activity

    (Sports/Martial

     

    preferably sports must be

    Arts/Yoga/NCC etc..)

     

    given a regular period.

     

     

    Students should be provided

     

     

    opportunities to get

     

     

    professionally trained in the

     

     

    area of their interest.

     

     

    Indigenous sports, yoga and

     

     

    NCC must be encouraged in the

     

     

    schools creating a sense of

     

     

    physical fitness, discipline,

     

     

    sportsmanship, patriotism,

     

     

    self-sacrifice and health care.


    3. Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour, Values):
    Discipline significantly impacts career shaping and it helps build character, Sincerity, good behavior and values develop strength and foster unity and co-operation. Therefore, the element of discipline has been introduced class teacher will be responsible for grading the students on a Five-point scale (A to E).

    The internal assessment comprising 20 marks (10+5+5) entails objectivity and a structured approach. For a holistic assessment, the teachers are expected to make it an effective tool.

    B. Documentation:
    Records pertaining to the internal assessment of the students done by the schools will be maintained for a period of three months from the date of declaration of result for verification at the discretion of the Board. Subjudiced cases, if any or those involving RTI/Grievance may however be retained beyond three months.

    Additional Subjects:

    Subject

    Total 100 Marks

     

     

    (Syllabus for assessment will be only Class –X)

     

    Board Examination

    Internal Assessment

     

    Student has to secure 33%

    Student has to secure 33%

     

    marks out of marks earmarked

    marks out of the marks

     

    in each subject covering 100%

    earmarked in each subject

     

    syllabus of the subject

     

    Language

    Modalities defined as in case of Languages 1 and 2 are to be

     

    followed

     

    Home Science

    Board Class – X Examination

    Practical Examination 25

     

    for 75 marks

    Marks

    FIT/ICT

    Board Class – X Examination

    Practical Examination 60

     

    for 40 marks

    Marks

    Elements of Business

    Board Class – X Examination

    N/A

     

    for 100 marks

     

    Elements of Book – keeping

    Board Class – X Examination

    N/A

    and Accountancy

    for 100 marks

     

    e-publishing & e-office English

    Board Class – X Examination

    Practical Examination 70

    or Hindi

    for 30 marks

    marks

    Painting

    Board Class – X Examination

    N/A

     

    for 100 marks

     

    Carnatic Music

    Board Class – X Examination

    Practical Examination 75

     

    for 25 marks

    marks

    Hindustani Music

    Board Class – X Examination

    Practical Examination 75

     

    for 25 marks

    marks

    NCC

    Board Class – X Examination

    Annual Training Camp 30

     

    for 70 marks

    marks


    Note:
  • Student opting for a language, as the 6th additional subject will follow the modalities defined as in case of Languages 1 and 2 in the main circular.
  • Practical examination in Hindustani Music (75 marks). Carnatic Music (75 marks), Home Science (25 marks), FIT/ICT (60 marks), e-publishing & e-office English or Hindi – as one of the optional under Commerce (70 marks), will be conducted by the schools and marks will be reported to the Board. For further details about options available and breakup of marks please refer to the syllabi of the discipline concerned in the Secondary curriculum document 2017-18.

  • Grading Scale for Scholastic Areas (Classes VI – VIII)

    Grading Scale for Scholastic Areas (Class IX)

    (School will award grades as per the following grading scale)

    (School will award grades as per the following

    Marks Range

    Grade

    grading scale)

     

    91-100

    A1

    Marks Range

    Grade

    81-90

    A2

    91-100

    A1

    71-80

    B1

    81-90

    A2

    61-70

    B2

    71-80

    B1

    51-60

    C1

    61-70

    B2

    41-50

    C2

    51-60

    C1

    33-40

    D

    41-50

    C2

    32 & below

    E (Needs Improvement)

    33-40

    D

     

     

    32 below

    E (Failed)


    For Parents

  • Take part in the orientation sessions of your child’s school without fail. If not possible, periodically interact with your child’s teacher and school management to stay updated.
  • Support and encourage your child by detailing the positive elements of the CBSE new pattern. While the child may easy clear the high school, it becomes difficult in higher classes. Highlight the fact that the CBSE new pattern is likely to prepare them for rigorous academics, which prevents them from future sufferings.
  • Develop the habit of daily study. Say a big NO to procrastination.
  • Monitor the performance of your child. Mere academics performance is not enough. You should focus on co-scholastic and disciplinary areas to.
  • Talk and discuss with the teachers to evaluate the progress.