Restoring of Class X Board examination with effect from the Academic Year 2017-18

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Governing  Body of the Board, the dual scheme of  examination   for  CBSE Class   X  known   hitherto   as  Scheme-l   and  Scheme-11 shall   stand discontinued for the students  appearing in Class-X  from the Academic  Year 2017-18  and onwards. The examination from Academic  Year 2017-18  and onwards  would be conducted as  per  the   remodeled  assessment  structure   explained   below.   However,  for  Class-X students  appearing  in Academic  Year 2016-17  examination, the existing scheme of assessment would apply

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

1. Scholastic  Area

 

Total 100 marks

(Syllabus for assessment will be only Class-X)

Subjects

80 Marks (Board Examination) Student has to secure

33% marks out of 80

marks in each subject

20 Marks

(Internal Assessment)

Student has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked in each subject

Periodic Test

(10 Marks)

Notebook Submission (5 Marks)

Subject Enrichment

Activity

(5 Marks)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Language 1

Board    will    conduct Class-X Examination for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject of Class-X only.

 

Marks  and  Grades both  will  be  awarded for Individual subjects.

 

9-point grading will be same as followed by the Board in Class XII.

Periodic

written Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic

Year.

Average of the best  two tests to be taken for final       marks submission

This will cover:

• Regularity

• Assignment

Completion

• Neatness & upkeep of notebook

Speaking and listening skills

Language 2

Speaking and listening skills

Science

Practical Lab work

Mathematics

Maths Lab Practical

Social

Science

Map Work and Project

Work

6'" Additional

Subject

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

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

defined for Languages 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 classroom as well as assignments. This also addresses the critical aspect of regularity, 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 I activities may be carried out as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum.

For  Social Science: Map and project work may be undertaken 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 graded on a 5-point grading scale (A to E) and will have no descriptive indicators. No upscaling of grades will be done.

 

Activity

To be graded on a

5-point scale

(A-E) in school

Areas and Objectives

(as prescribed in the Scheme of Studies for

Subjects of Internal Assessment)

 

 

Work  Education  or Pre-Vocational Education

 

By the concerned

Teacher

Work education is  a  distinct 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 or the concerned teacher

Art  Education constitutes an  important area of curricular activity for development  of  wholesome personality of the students. Students will select one or more forms of creative arts.

 

Health  &   Physical

Education (Sports I Martial Arts I Yoga I NCC etc.)

 

 

 

By the PE Teacher

Health & Physical Activity preferably sports must be

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/ Grievances may however be retained beyond three months.

C. Assessment Scheme for Class-VI to IX in the CBSE affiliated schools:

The CBSE affiliated  schools,  for the purpose  of uniformity  in classes  VI to IX may, replicate  the same assessment model as described above for Class-X  for Academic Year 2017-18.

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