ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE FOR CLASSES VI TO VIII
- Includes 20 marks for Periodic Assessment (PA) and 80 marks for the Half-Yearly Exam.
- Periodic Assessment (PA) consists of various assessments conducted during the term, such as periodic tests, multiple assessments, portfolio assessment, and subject enrichment activities.
- The Half-Yearly Exam covers syllabus content covered until the announcement of exam dates by the school.
- Similar to Term-1, it includes 20 marks for Periodic Assessment (PA) and 80 marks for the Annual Exam.
- PA comprises periodic tests, multiple assessments, portfolio assessment, and subject enrichment activities.
- The Annual Exam covers syllabus content covered during the second term.
- English:
- PA: Periodic Test (05 marks), Multiple Assessment (05 marks), Portfolio (05 marks), Subject Enrichment (05 marks).
- Annual Exam: Written exam for 80 marks with syllabus covered during the second term.
- The school has the autonomy to schedule three periodic written tests in the academic year, with the average of the best two tests considered for final marks submission.
- Various assessment strategies are employed for multiple assessments, including observation, oral tests, individual or group work, class discussion, field-work, and concept mapping.
- Portfolios serve as extensions of subject-wise notebooks and include classwork, homework assignments, and exemplary work.
- Subject Enrichment Activities focus on enhancing understanding and skill development, with specific activities recommended for languages, mathematics, science, and social science.
Subjects. | TERM-1 First Half of the session (100 MARKS) 20 marks Periodic Assessment (PA) + 80 marks Half Yearly Exam | TERM-2 Second Half of the session (100 MARKS) 20 marks Periodic Assessment (PA) + 80 marks Annual Exam | ||
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English | PA 20 Marks Periodic Test 05 marks with Syllabus covered till announcement of test dates by school. Multiple Assessement (05 Marks) Portfolio 5 marks Subject Enrichment (05 Marks) | Half Yearly Written exam for 80 marks With Syllabus Covered Till Announcement of Half Yearly Exam dates by School | PA 20 Marks Periodic Test 05 marks with Syllabus covered till announcement of test dates by school. Multiple Assessement (05 Marks) Portfolio 5 marks Subject Enrichment (05 Marks) | Yearly exam for 80 marks With Syllabus covered during the second term |
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Co-Scholastic Activities for classes VI to 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). The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork be the generic criteria for grading in the following co- scholastic activities:
Work Education – Work Education refers to skill-based activities resulting in goods or services useful to the community.
Art Education ( Visual & Performing Art)
Health and Physical Education (sports / Martial Arts/ Yoga /NCC etc.)
Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour, Values):
Discipline significantly impacts career shaping and it helps in building character. Sincerity, good behaviour 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) for classes IX and X. It will be done on term -wise basis on a 3- point scale for classes VI to VIII.
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.
GENERAL RULES OF EXAMINATIONS
- Use of any unfair means during the examinations shall be viewed seriously.
- A minimum of 75% attendance is essential for appearing in the Annual/Board examinations.
- Projects/ assignments/ activities conducted as part of Scholastic or Co-scholastic assessments are compulsory.
- After the periodic tests/Examinations, the progress card/ report book shall be provided to the parents. The same shall be returned to the school with the signature of the parent.
- Application for the verification of marks/grades in exceptional cases may be considered at the discretion of the head of the school on payment of Rs. 50/- per subject for annual examination only.