The prime focus of the Board is on

• Innovations in teaching-learning methodologies by devising students friendly and students centered paradigms.

• Reforms in examinations and evaluation practices.

• Skill learning by adding job-oriented and job-linked inputs.

• Regularly updating the pedagogical skills of the teachers and administrators by conducting in service training programmes,  workshops etc.

CCE Grading System

HOW CBSE'S GRADING SYSTEM WILL WORK

• All students have been awarded grades, not marks

• The practice of declaring Compartment/Fail has been discontinued

• The result of candidates is now declared in two categories: Eligible for qualifying certificate (QUAL) and Eligible for improvement of performance (EIOP)

• All candidates, even if they have failed in all subjects will now have five chances to improve their performance without having to repeat a year.

THE NEW ORDER

With Board exams being made optional from the academic year 2010-11, a new system of evaluation – Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) – based on grades has been approved. It comprises formative and summative assessment of the student to be done over two terms – first and second -during the year-long academic calendar.

Students of class IX and X will be evaluated on a 9-point grading system. Each grade, given on the basis of both formative and summative assessments, will correspond to a range of marks as indicated below :

What is Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation ?

• It is a process to provide holistic profile of the learner through regular assessment of scholastic domains of development.

• This scheme aims at making evaluation an integral part of teaching- learning process.

• The scheme focuses on all round development of personality of the learners.

• The scheme also envisages improving on-going teaching- learning processes by diagnosing the learning gaps and offering corrective and enrichment input.

• The CCE scheme brings about a paradigm shift from examination to effective pedagogy.
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What does the term "Continuous" in CCE mean?

• It focuses on regularity and continuity in assessment.

• The term 'Continuous' means that the assessment is to be completely integrated with the processes of teaching and learning.

• The term also refers to diagnosis of learning gaps and providing remedial measures to enhance levels of learning while providing support to students  so that they can develop/ improve their skills.  
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What does the term 'Comprehensive' in CCE mean ?

• It includages assessment of holistic development of the learner including cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.

• The term also includes use of a variety of tools and techniques for assessment of the learners.

What do the terms 'Scholastic' and 'Co- scholastic' mean?

• The term 'scholastic' refers to those aspects which are related to intellect or the brain. It includes assessment of learners in curricular subjects, assignments, project work, practical and oral work etc.

• The term Co-scholastic' refers to those aspects which are related to hand and heart. These include psychomotor skills, Physical Development , life skills, attitude, values , interests and Participation in co-curricular acitivities.

What is Formative Assessment ?

• It is a process used by a teacher to continuously monitor student progress in a non-threatening and supportive environment.

• It is diagnostic and remedial.

• It provides platform for active involvement of students in their own learning.

• It provides effective feedback to students and teachers for remedial interventions resulting in enhanced learning attainment.

• Some examples in Formative Assessment include Assignments and Projects.

How can assessment in assignments help students

• Ultimate purpose of an assignment is to improve students' learning

• Pre-decided parameters like level of understanding, punctuality and neatness, completeness, creativity etc. may be given due weightage for  assessment of an assignment.

• Assignment may, however, be designed with utmost care, keeping in mind its purpose and scope of the specific content unit.

What is a project? How can assessment in projects assist students ?

• A project is a task assigned to an individual or a group to develop basic understanding, practical skills, wholesome interest and desired attitudes among students.

• Personnel and social qualities like leadership, co-operation, resourcefulness, communication skills, organizational skills etc. can be  easily assessed through group projects.

What is Summative Assessment ?

• It is the assessment carried out at the end of a course of instruction.

• It indicates and measures how much a student has learnt.

• It is usually used for certification purpose.

How does the CCE Scheme help students ?

• It will reduce anxiety and stress which often builds up if the students are assessed only once through one-shot examination at the end of year.

• It will result in higher levels of learning due to timely diagnosis of learning gaps and remedial intervention.

• It will help the learners to develop holistically in the term of different domains of their personality.

• It will shift focus from need for learning to love for learning.

What are life skills ?

• Life skills are the abilities the students need to develop that will help them to be successful in living a productive and satisfying life.

• Developing and practicing life-skills will help the students to improve their personal and social qualities.

• Some of these qualities include self-esteem, communication, confidence, compassion, respect and empathy and creative thinking.

Which categories of life-skills are to be assessed in classes IX  and X ?

The following three broad categories are to be assessed :

• Thinking skills

• Social skills

• Emotional skills

How can life-skills be assessed ?

• Through observation of presence or absence of specific indicators e.g.
  In case of thinking skills, the indicators are that the student demonstrates the ability to

• Raise original and imaginative questions

• Generate new ideas

• Build on new ideas

What are the observable indicators in social –skills and Emotional-skills?

• In social skills assessment, the student should demonstrate the ability  to

• Get along well with other

• Communicate effectively

• Take others view points positively.

And in case of emotional –skills the student should demonstrate the ability to

• Identify one's own strengths and weakness

• Be comfortable with one's own self

• Identify causes and effects of stress on oneself

• Respond to emotions with an awareness of consequences.

What are attitudes and values? Why are these considered an important aspect in the development of the personality of an individual? 

• Attitudes reflect an individual's disposition or tendency to respond to a given stimulus (idea, situation).

• Values are ideas and beliefs that one hold's as special. Eg; Displaying empathy.

• It is mandatory in our role as educators to not only inculcate good values but also develop positive attitudes in the students in order to help them to become responsible global citizens.

How can Attitudes and Values be assessed ?

• Through the presence or absence of specific indicators using a variety of tools like observation, anecdotal records etc. as suggested in the guidelines. Some of these could be.

• Shows respect and courtesy at a all times inside and outside the classroom

• Respects and is sensitive to difference among peers in – ability, religious beliefs, gender, culture etc.

• Participate and volunteers often for school programmes

• Takes the initiative and plans activities and drives directed towards the betterment of environment.

• Shows a kind, helpful and responsible behavior /attitude.

How can participation and Achievement in Co-Curricular activities be assessed?

• Through the presence or a absence of specific indicators using a variety of tools as suggested in the guidelines. Some of these could be.

• Participates actively in literary and creative activities at school/ inter school/ state/national/international level.

• Takes the initiative to plan and drive various literary events like debates, recitation, books clubs etc.

• Is able to inspire others and involve a large part of the school/community in different events

• Shows a keen interest and involve a large [art of the school/community in different events.

• Shows a keen interest and an aptitude towards a particular art form.

How can participation in Health and Physical Education be assessed?

• Through the presence or absence of specific indicators using a variety of tools as suggested in the guidelines. Some of these could be

• Shows good hand-eye coordination: the ability to react quickly to sensory perception. Eg; catching or fielding in cricket, passing or receiving in foot ball, hockey.

• Demonstrates sportsmanship.

• Displays a healthy team and school spirit.

• Demonstrates an analytic aptitude : the ability to evaluate and react appropriately to strategic situations especially as a captain or key member in a team.