CBSE

I N I T I AT I V E S
2017

Compiled by Dr. Dheeraj Mehrotra (Source: CBSE Circulars, www.cbse.nic.in )

 CBSE HAS FORMALLY THE CCE JUNKED
(CONTINUOUS & COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION)

A new format of UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT process from Class

VI onwards is to be followed. The schools will have to adhere to the CBSEs
template from examinations to report cards, which will now bear the logo of
the board.
AT A GLANCE:
Classes VI-IX to have two exams, TERM 1 & TERM 2
Subjects:
Three languages, Maths, Science and one other subject (such as Computers)
Each exam of 100 marks-
20 periodic assessment + 80 for written test.
* Periodic Assessment will comprise periodic tests (10 marks), notebook submission (5 marks) & subject
enrichment (5 marks)
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CBSE chairman RK Chaturvedi said, "To make students more confident

about facing the Class 10 board examinations when they join the upper-
primary stage in Class 6, we have decided to implement a uniform system of
assessment, examination pattern and report cards.
ACCORDING TO OFFICIALS DIFFERENT SCHOOLS FOLLOW DIFFERENT KIND
OF ASSESSMENT AND THEREFORE ISSUE DIFFERENT KINDS OF REPORT
CARDS TO THEIR STUDENTS.

"Due to disparities in the system,

students from classes 6 to 9 face
several problems whenever they
migrate to another school. It has
become imperative to have a
uniform system that makes things
easier for students and other
stakeholders. It will help solve
migratory issues between CBSE
schools as well as other educational
institutions," a senior official said.
WHAT IS THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF
ASSESSMENT OF CBSE?
Structure: From class 6 onwards, students will be
subjected to the uniform assessment where all
CBSE schools will follow the same template for
exams, report cards, etc. and will bear the CBSE
logo.
Report Cards: Students from classes 6 to 9 will
now get identical report cards. It will comprise
rows specifying the terms, notebook, subject
enrichment as well as half-yearly/ yearly marks for
every subject along with corresponding grades. The
report cards will also show co-scholastic
assessment where grades will be given on a 3-point
scale.
WHAT IS THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF
ASSESSMENT OF CBSE?
Result Format: The format of the report card will change for
Class 9 students. They will be given scores on a single yearly
term consisting of periodic tests, subject enrichment, notebook
and annual examination. For class 9 students, co-scholastic
grading will be done on a 5-point grading scale.
Weightage: There will be two terms under the Uniform
Assessment. The pen-paper test will carry a weightage of 90%.
This will comprise 80 marks of the half yearly or yearly exam
and marks for period assessment, i.e. 20 marks 10 for each
term.
WHAT IS THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF
ASSESSMENT OF CBSE?
Score: The term will be evaluated out of 100 marks. Out of
these, the periodic assessments will be for 10 marks that will
be evaluated on the basis of subject enrichment and
notebook submission (5 marks for each).
Syllabus: For students of class 6 onwards, half-yearly (term
1) exams will be based on the syllabus covered by the end of
the term. However, the format of yearly exams will be
different and will cover more syllabus than the first term. This
will be 10% for class 6, 20% for class 7 and 30% for class 8.
AT A GLANCE:

Half yearly test from syllabus covered till announcement of exam dates by school.
Yearly exam (term 2) will:
Include 10% of Term 1 Syllabus in Class VI
Include 20% of Term I Syllabus in Class VII
Include 30% of Term I Syllabus in Class VIII
UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT
This new scheme will bring the uniformity in the
system of assessment and examination for classes
IX and X in all the CBSE affiliated schools.
 UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT
To increase the confidence in the students to start
preparing for class X Board examination when they join
the upper primary stage in class VI, the CBSE has decided
to implement the uniform system of assessment,
examination pattern and issue of report cards for classes
VI to VIII also on the similar pattern.
 UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT
With restoration of class X Board examination, the
CBSE will issue the report card for class X based on
the Board examination with effect from Academic
Year 2017-18
 UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT
As the assessment structure and examination pattern
for class IX will be similar to that of class X, the
report card for class IX issued by the schools should
also be similar to that of class X.
 ASSESSMENT FOR CLASS X
All Students to appear for Board Examination at the end of the
academic session- entire syllabus of Class X to be assessed.
Marks Break Up:
80 Marks: Board Examination
20 Marks: Internal Assessment

P.S. Students have to secure 33% marks out of 80 in each subject (26.4 Marks) & 33%
marks out of 20 in each subject (6.6 Marks)
 CO-SCHOLASTIC
CLASSES VI-VIII
For the holistic development of the
student, co-curricular activities in the
following areas be carried out in CBSE
affiliated schools by the teachers and will
be graded term-wise on a 3-point
grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very
Good and C=Fair)
 CO-SCHOLASTIC
CLASSES VI-VIII
The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork be
the generic criteria for grading in the following co-scholastic activities:
(a) Work Education - Work Education refers to skill-based activities
resulting in goods or services useful to the community
(b) Art Education (Visual & Performing Art)
(c) Health and Physical Education (Sports/Martial Arts/Yoga/NCC etc.)
 DISCIPLINE
CLASSES VI-VIII
The students will also be assessed for the discipline which will be based
on the factors like attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness,
respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation
and others. Grading on Discipline will be done term-wise on a 3-point
grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair)
 RECORD KEEPING
CLASSES VI-VIII
The CBSE affiliated schools will
follow the simple
documentation procedure and
collate the same at the time of
preparing the report card.
Unnecessary lengthy and
repetitive documentation by
teachers must be avoided.
 SCIENCE
(ACTIVITIES FOR CLASS VIII)
Practical work and activities in Science may be undertaken as
suggested by the NCERT Syllabus and Text Books.
http://49.50.70.100/web_material/publication/archive/science_activity_class_viii.pdf
 SOCIAL SCIENCE
(ACTIVITIES FOR CLASS VIII)
Map or the project work may be undertaken as suggested by
the NCERT Syllabus and Text Book.
REPORT
CARD
CLASS IX
 REPORT
CARD
CLASS VI-
VIII
 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.
 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.
 SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
(5 MARKS)
These include subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skills.
For Languages: To develop Effective Speaking & Listening Skills
For Mathematics: Listed Lab activities to be followed.
For Science: Listed practicals to be followed.
For Social Science: Map and Project work as prescribed.
 CO-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
Schools should promote co-curricular activities for the holistic development of the wards and are to
be graded on a 5 point scale (A-E).
Activities include:
Work Education or Pre-Vocational Education
Art Education
Health & Physical Education (Sports, Martial Arts,Yoga, NCC etc.)
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
 CBSE INITIATIVES

No detention policy till class VIII continues; schools

will issue grades in CBSEs given format.
NEWS IN PRESS
STOP PRESS:

CBSE TO HOLD CENTRAL TEACHER

ELIGIBILITY TEST ONLY ONCE A YEAR

The appointment eligibility examination for class I-VIII teachers or CTET will be held just once
a year instead of the current practice of conducting it twice.
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Every WINNER was once a LOSER.
Every EXPERT was once a BEGINNER.

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