Page 1 EXAMINATION REFORMS AND CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

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9/10/ 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. Evaluation of Scholastic learning only. Ability of child not evaluated. Ability of child not evaluated. Limited Techniques of Evaluation Limited Techniques of Evaluation Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/20154 Board Exams are - Rigid Bureaucratic Unproductive Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/20155 Reduce stress on children Make evaluation comprehensive and regular Provide space for the teacher for creative teaching Provide a tool of diagnosis and remedial action Produce learners with greater skills Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/20156 HOLISTIC COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT HOLISTIC COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT SCIENCE LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH ENGLISH MATHS SOCIAL SCIENCE SUPW MUSIC COMPUTERS ART DANCE SPORTS SCHOOL VALUES & ATTITUDES LANGUAGES Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/20157 LATERAL THINKING LIFE SKILLS THINKING SKILLS AEROPLANESAEROPLANES LIVING THINGS BUILDINGS CARS TREES BIRDS Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/20158 Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation refers to a system of school based assessment that covers all aspects of student’s development. It covers all aspects of learning & development. Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

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9/10/ It means that the scheme attempts to cover both the scholastic & the co scholastic aspects of students growth Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Academic year will have terms -Academic year will have terms - TERM : TERM : April to September TERM: TERM: October to March October to March Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Assessment which is carried throughout the year by the teacher formally and informally in a non threatening and supportive environmentAssessment which is carried throughout the year by the teacher formally and informally in a non threatening and supportive environment It is diagnostic and remedialIt 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 To demonstrate the “SUM” of what they have or have not learned To demonstrate the “SUM” of what they have or have not learned Summative Assessment: Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Assessment - Design April – July July- Sept Sept Oct – Dec Dec- Mar Mar FA1FA2SA1FA3FA4SA2 10%10%20%10%10%40% Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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 POINT Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ PART I A Compulsory subjects of 5 in case IX & X and 6 in case of VI to VIII Assessment will be indicated in Grades. The grading Scale for the Scholastic Domain is a nine point grading Scale Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Work Experience Art Education Physical & Health Education Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ SCHOLASTIC - A SKILLS  Analysis  Problem Solving  Use of I.T.  Correlation to real life  Comprehension  Expression  Creativity  Data Handling  Oral  Listening, Writing Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Class work/Homework Oral questions/Quizzes Open book Examinations Field trips/surveys Seminars/Symposiums Projects(Deductive, Analytical, Informative, Investigative Assignments(Class/Home) Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ TOOLS TECHNIQUES 1. Questions 1. Examination 2. Observation 2. Assignments 3. Tests and inventories 3. Quizzes and competitions 4. Checklist 4. Projects 5. Rating scale 5. Debates 6. Anecdotal records 6. Elocution 7. Document analysis 7. Group discussions 8. Portfolio 8. Club activities 9. Experiments 10. Research Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ PART 2 – CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS 2A-LIFE SKILLS THINKING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Decision Making Critical Thinking Self Awareness Creative Thinking Problem Solving THINKING SKILLS Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ SOCIAL SKILLS Interpersonal relationship Effective Communication Empathy Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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 : Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ SOCIAL SKILLS – A CHECKLIST Does he/she show patience during a group task for slow learners to complete their task? Does he/she try to help a classmate who is feeling low or who's unable to cope up the given work? Does he/she appreciate the ideas and qualities of others? Does he/she feel comfortable sharing his ideas with others? Does the child always like to be appreciated? Does he/she come and ask how to correct the mistakes the teacher pointed out in his work? Does the student maintain a comfortable level of eye contact? Does the student interrupt to tell his own stories/give his opinion/offers unasked advice? Does he/she try to break rules setup for the task by using rude language? Does he/she try to exhibit negative behavior and upset others? Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Managing Feelings/ emotions, Dealing with stress. Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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 : Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Towards Teachers Towards school mates Towards School Programmes Towards Environment Value Systems PART 2B : ATTITUDES AND VALUES Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ INDICATORS : Shows respect and courtesy at all times Shows respect and courtesy at all times Demonstrates attitudes that are positive and conducive to learning Demonstrates attitudes that are positive and conducive to learning Takes criticism in the right spirit Takes criticism in the right spirit Respects and follows class, teacher Respects and follows class, teacher and school rules and school rules TOWARDS TEACHERS Most indicators in a skill A+ Many indicators in a skill A Some indicators in a skill B Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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 : Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

Page 30 Is punctual and regular in Is punctual and regular in attending school attending school Participates and volunteers Participates and volunteers often for school programmes 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 :

9/10/ 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 : Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ PART-3 Consists of Co-Scholastic areas. Choice in participation is available. This part consists of sub parts. Thursday, September 10, 2015 Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ PART-3 CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS PARTICIPATION ACHIEVEMENT Literary and Creative skills Scientific skills Clubs (Eco, Health and Wellness and others) PART 3– A CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS Aesthetic Skills and Performing Arts Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Music Vocal Instrumental Dance Drama Craft Sculpture Puppetry Folk Art form Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ A: Literary & Creative Skills Debate Declamation Creative Writing Recitation Drawing Poster – Making Slogan Writing On-the-Spot Painting Theatre Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Science Club/ Maths Club Science Quiz Science Exhibition Olympiads Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education NCC/NSS/Scouting and Guiding Swimming Gymnastics Yoga First aid Gardening Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ B : Health and Physical Education Sports/ Indigenous sports (Kho-Kho etc.) NCC / NSS Scouting and Guiding Swimming Gymnastics Yoga First Aid Gardening/Shramdaan Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES CCE Scheme proposes that every learner should be assessed for at least FOUR activities, compulsorily TWO from PART A and TWO from PART B. The teacher needs to provide documentary evidence in case of the Co-Scholastic areas chosen by the student Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ Assessment of Scholastic & Co-Scholastic 2(A) and 2(B) will be reported twice attainments 1(A) will be reported twice in classes VI to VIII. Assessment of Scholastic attainments 1(B) will be reported twice in classes VI to VIII. Assessment of Co-Scholastic 3(A) and 3(B) will be reported once in class IX and once in class X. Thursday, September 10, Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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. Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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 E Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ 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 Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ CONTINUATION OF STD IX IN STD X Certificate of Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation to be issued on pre-printed Board stationery.Certificate of Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation to be issued on pre-printed Board stationery. Once completed for both years (IX & X) to be sent to the Regional office for signature of Board official.Once completed for both years (IX & X) to be sent to the Regional office for signature of Board official. Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

9/10/ WHAT IS A DESCRIPTIVE INDICATOR? It is a concise remark used by the teacher teacher to describe the traits of a learner to describe the traits of a learner on co - scholastic areas Prepared by KR Pillai, KV Pattom

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