Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation in CBSE Schools

Welcome to Orientation Class IX 2015-2016

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT FOR CLASSES IX & X WILL BE BASED ON CCE or CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION

Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation Continuous and Comprehensive evaluation refers to a system of school based assessment refers to a system of school based assessment that covers all aspects of a student s that covers all aspects of a student s development development It emphasizes two fold objectives. It emphasizes two fold objectives. Continuity in evaluation and assessment of broad based Continuity in evaluation and assessment of broad based learning. learning. Behavioural Behavioural outcome. outcome.

FEATURES OF CCE CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Continual from the beginning and during the instructional process Periodicity frequency /term

Comprehensive Comprehensive Scholastic - Subject specific areas. Co-Scholastic Life Skills, Work Experience ,Visual and Performing Arts and Attitudes, Values and other Co Curricular activities Includes a variety of tools and techniques for assessment of the learners.

AREAS OF ASSESSMENT Scholastic and Co-Scholastic Scholastic PART 1 Formative I , II , III , IV Summative Assessment I & II

Scholastic 1 SUBJECT WISE ASSESSMENT English Math Science Social Science Hindi / Sanskrit / French

CLASS IX & X CLASS IX & X An academic year will have 2 terms - FIRST TERM April to September SECOND TERM October to March

CCE at Secondary level in CBSE schools Each term will have two formative assessments & one summative assessment in each subject. Term I FA (1) 10% FA (2) 10% SA (1) 30% Term 2 FA (3) 10% FA (4) 10% SA (2) 30%

Assessment Design April July July- Sept Sept Oct Dec Dec- Mar PSA FA4 Mar FA1 FA2 SA1 FA3 SA2 10% 10% 30% 10% 10% 30% FINAL Assessment- FA1+ FA2+ FA3+ FA4 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 40% SA1+ SA2 30 + 30 = 60%

Term I - (April 14 Sept. 14) a) Paper-Pen Test : 35 b) Activity based Assessment : 10+5 a) Activity Based Assessment : 10+10 b) Project/ Lab Activity : 15 c) Notebook Assessment: 5 Term II- (Oct. 14 March 15) a) Paper-Pen Test : 35 b) Activity based Assessment : 10+5 English / Hindi ,Mathematics, Science and Social Science - Problem Solving Assessment conducted by CBSE Sankrit/ French - Activity Based Assessment : 10+10 , Project/ Lab Activity : 15 Notebook Assessment: 5 Formative Assessment I (FA I) Formative Assessment II (FA II) Formative Assessment III (FAIII) Formative Assessment IV (FA IV) Summative I English - ASL 20 marks, Pen & Paper test 70 marks Science, Math, Social Sc, Hindi/Sans/Fr Pen & Paper test 90 marks English - ASL 20 marks Pen & Paper test 70 marks Science, Math, Social Sc ,Hindi/ Sans/Fr Pen & Paper test 90 marks Summative II

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FA) FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FA) Will comprise of : Will comprise of : Class work Class work Homework/ Homework/ Educosoft Oral questions Oral questions Quizzes Quizzes Projects Projects Assignments/Tests Assignments/Tests Role Play Role Play Seminar Seminar Group Discussions Group Discussions Presentations Presentations Movie making Movie making Educosoft

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT(SA) SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT(SA) Will be End of Term Examination Will be End of Term Examination Summative Assessment Summative Assessment I in September (TERM I in September (TERM- -I) I) Summative Assessment Summative Assessment II in March (TERM II in March (TERM- -II) II) Curriculum and syllabus as circulated by the Board. Curriculum and syllabus as circulated by the Board. Question papers will be sent by CBSE. Schools also have a Question papers will be sent by CBSE. Schools also have a choice to make their own question papers as per CBSE choice to make their own question papers as per CBSE guidelines. guidelines. Exams will be conducted by schools. Exams will be conducted by schools. Evaluation of Answer scripts will be done within the school Evaluation of Answer scripts will be done within the school. .

Operational Modalities 1 Operational Modalities 1 Performance will be assessed using conventional Performance will be assessed using conventional numerical marking and these will be converted into numerical marking and these will be converted into grades. grades. Grades will be awarded on a Grades will be awarded on a 9 point scale 9 point scale. . The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject wise The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject wise performance i.e. Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) at the performance i.e. Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) at the end of class X. end of class X.

NINE POINT GRADING SCALE Marks Marks 91 100 Grade Grade A 1 Grade Grade Point 10.0 Point 81- 90 A2 9.0 71-80 B 1 8.0 The qualifying grade The qualifying grade in each subject under in each subject under Scholastic Area A Scholastic Area A shall be minimum shall be minimum Grade D Grade D 61-70 B 2 7.0 51-60 C 1 6.0 41- 50 C 2 5.0 33-40 D 4.0 21-32 E 1 ---- 20 & below E 2 ----

Operational Modalities 2 Operational Modalities 2 The CCE card will apply in all the CBSE The CCE card will apply in all the CBSE schools across the country for admission schools across the country for admission into class XI. into class XI. In addition, schools can have their own In addition, schools can have their own criteria for admission to class XI. criteria for admission to class XI. Students will be promoted on the basis Students will be promoted on the basis of both Formative and Summative of both Formative and Summative assessments, both of which are mandatory. assessments, both of which are mandatory. A minimum of 25% marks of have to be A minimum of 25% marks of have to be scored in SA I & II. (Overall 33%) scored in SA I & II. (Overall 33%)

AREAS OF ASSESSMENT (CONTD)... Co-Scholastic Areas PART 2 2A( Life Skills) Thinking Skills Social Skills Emotional Skills

PART 2 Visual and Performing Arts (Part 2C) Painting and drawing Painting and drawing Dance Dance Music (Indian & Western) Music (Indian & Western) Theatre Theatre

PART 2 2D (Attitudes & Values) Attitude Towards Teachers Attitude Towards Teachers Attitude Towards School Attitude Towards School- -Mates Attitude Towards School Attitude Towards School Programmes Programmes and Environment and Environment Value Syste Value Systems Mates

Co-Scholastic Areas 2B WORK EDUCATION The indicators of assessments are as follows: Has a collaborative approach towards the process of learning. Is innovative in ideas. Plans and adheres to timelines. Is involved and motivated. Demonstrates a positive attitude. Is helpful, guides and facilitates others. Demonstrates an understanding of correlation with real life situations. Has a step by step approach to solving a problem. Has a clear understanding of outcome to be generated. Is able to apply theoretical knowledge into practical usage.

PART 3 3A Literary & Creative Skills Literary & Creative Skills Organisational Organisational and Leadership and Leadership Skills Skills 3B Sports Sports NSS NSS

ASSESSMENT OF CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS WILL BE DONE ON A FIVE POINT SCALE GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE RANGE RANGE 4.1-5 3.1- 4.0 2.1-3.0 1.1-2.0 0.1-1 GRADE GRADE POINT POINT 5 4 3 2 1 A B C D E

Evaluating Co Evaluating Co- - Scholastic Areas Scholastic Areas Anecdotal Records Anecdotal Records An anecdotal record is the observed behaviour of a student. It is a record of some significant episode that happened in the life of the student and which sheds light on the conduct, thinking, skills and capabilities, revealing significant features and characteristics about his/her personality. Date : 20 / 3/ 14 Manik Sharma He picked up the newspaper lying on the floor and stacked it with other papers on the cup- board.

Portfolio It is the collection of evidence of a student s work over a period of time. It could be day-to-day work or selection of the learner s best piece of work.

PORTFOLIO CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Photographs Certificates of Merit/ Achievements Paintings and other examples of artistic endeavour Audio-Video Recordings (CD) Self Assessment Sheets Peer Assessment Sheets Teacher Assessment Sheets Any kind of Literary work Interests and hobbies Write up on social work done by the student

Importance of Co Scholastic Grades

Based on grades obtained by a student in Co-Scholastic areas he/she can be upscaled in one or two subjects. a) Those Students who get total grade points in co- scholastic areas/ activities in the range 53 benefit by getting upgraded to the next higher benefit by getting upgraded to the next higher grade in two subjects in scholastic areas. grade in two subjects in scholastic areas. 53- -65 may 65 may b) Those students who get total grade points in the range 40 40- -52, may benefit by getting upgraded to the 52, may benefit by getting upgraded to the next higher grade in one subject in scholastic area. next higher grade in one subject in scholastic area. c) c) Upscaling Upscaling will be done from lowest grade to next will be done from lowest grade to next higher grade and so on. higher grade and so on. d) E2 grade will not be d) E2 grade will not be upscaled upscaled. .

Each area in Life Skills has ten indicators which are valued out of 5 marks and the total scored is then divided by ten to attain the grade point For Example If a child scores 35 marks in thinking skill, his/her grade will be B and Grade point will be 3.5 Similarly all other areas are assessed in marks and then converted into grade and grade point. The maximum grade point a student can attain is 65.

New Features Introduction of Value based questions Introduction of Value based questions With effect from the academic session 2012 With effect from the academic session 2012- -13 students are assessed in all major subjects for students are assessed in all major subjects for upto 5 marks at the Summative Assessment level in 5 marks at the Summative Assessment level in Classes IX and X, through questions which will be Classes IX and X, through questions which will be integrated with the content of the subject and integrated with the content of the subject and analysed on the basis of the values it reflects analysed on the basis of the values it reflects. 13 upto

ASSESSMENT OF SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNDER CCE, CBSE HAS INTRODUCED A NEW KIND OF TEST FROM 2012- 2013 AS PART OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT CBSE IS TESTING STUDENTS LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS FOR 20 MARKS THE MAIN LANGUAGE PAPER IS OF 70 MARKS THESE TESTS ARE A PART OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS ( SA1 and SA2)

Problem Solving Assessment A) With effect from Session 2012-13 , CBSE has introduced Problem Solving Assessment for Class IX . B) There is no specific syllabus for `Problem Solving Assessment C) It will assess the Life Skills relating to following areas: C) It will assess the Life Skills relating to following areas:- - Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative Reasoning Qualitative Reasoning Qualitative Reasoning Language Conventions Language Conventions `Problem Solving Assessment D) Language Conventions : includes different aspects of Language Conventions : includes different aspects of written communication (e.g. grammar, vocabulary etc.) written communication (e.g. grammar, vocabulary etc.) Qualitative Reasoning : includes the reasoning seen in the Qualitative Reasoning : includes the reasoning seen in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Quantitative Quantitative Reasoning : includes the kinds of reasoning Reasoning : includes the kinds of reasoning found in Mathematics and Science found in Mathematics and Science

The `Problem Solving Assessment will be counted towards `Problem Solving Assessment will be counted towards FA FA- -4 which is 10% of total assessments of Class IX. 4 which is 10% of total assessments of Class IX. This assessment will also be carried forward towards the This assessment will also be carried forward towards the FA FA- -4 in Class X. 4 in Class X. The score will be reflected in one Language (English or The score will be reflected in one Language (English or Hindi), Mathematics, Science and Social Science Hindi), Mathematics, Science and Social Science The students will have the option to improve their PSA Score in Class X, as they can sit for the test with Class IX students of the next session. The best scores will be reflected in the final certificate in case of those applying for improvement.

WITH EFEECT FROM SESSION 2013-2014 CBSE HAS INTRODUCED OPEN TEXT BASED ASSESSMENT IN CLASS IX IN ALL SUBJECTS (EXCEPT SANSKRIT & FRENCH)

There Secondary(Class X) level w.e.f. 2011 for students studying in the schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary and who do not wish to move out of the CBSE system after Class X. is no Board Examination at the

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