First phase of CBSE counseling has been started in the beginning of February 2010. CBSE started this pioneering community work 13 years back in 1998 for the first time.
The highlights of CBSE Tele-counselling are:
(i) It is offered by trained counselors and Principals from within CBSE affiliated schools located in and outside India.
Sample Question Papers in all subjects have been revised, published and uploaded on the Board’s website for March 2010 examination.
A special feature is the publication of sample question papers in the subjects of Computer Science, Multi Media and Web Technology, Informatics Practices, Agriculture, Home Science, Engineering Graphics, in class XII and foundation of Information Technology in class X for the first time.
CBSE board examination 2010 is special this year. For the first time, this year CBSE is going to provide Question Papers in Braille for Class X visually impaired Students. The Board has for the first time decided to provide class X question papers of Maths and Science in Braille for Blind candidates. Till now there … Read more
The first examination under CCE scheme will be conducted for class 9 second term in March 2010. It covers 40% weightage as part of summative assessment in second term. Total weightage of 2nd term assessment is 60% of total syllabus. Two formative assessments of 10% each have been conducted in the school in form of projects and assignments.
The Board has extended the concept of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in class IX with effect from October 2009 to be continued in class X for the year 2010-11 onwards.
For this purpose syllabus has been split up over two terms. Each term will have two formative tests of 10% weightage each and one summative test of weightage 20% and 40 % respectively.
The New Scheme of Grading has been introduced with the aim that :
It will minimize misclassification of students on the basis of marks.
It will eliminate unhealthy competition among high achievers.
It will reduce societal pressure and will provide the learner with more flexibility.
It will lead to a focus on a better learning environment
CBSE has introduced two new courses in class 12 this year. Class XII Student will appear for the first time in Graphics Design Course (Code NO – 71) and Heritage Crafts (Code no 70). Sample Question papers in both the subjects have been posted on the Board’s website www.cbse.nic.in.
The scheme of making CBSE Board exam optional in class 10 is not applicable in March 2010 examinations. All students of Class X in the current academic year (2009-2010) will be taking the CBSE Board’s Class X 2010 Examination.
The Central Board of Secondary Education had introduced the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation Scheme in all schools affiliated to it from October 2009 onwards in Class IX. The Board has also conducted numerous training workshops for principals and teachers to create awareness regarding the School Based Assessment and CCE Scheme. Formative and Summative Assessment as … Read more
Principals may be aware that National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been working at the National level for the all-round improvement in the quality of school education. The National Curriculum Framework 2005(NCF 2005) has been developed by NCERT for providing policy guidelines for the teaching and learning of all curricular areas including … Read more
CBSE has revised the English Text Book for class IX from session 2010-2011. The old English Text book is now outdated. CBSE is going to publish New Text Book for class IX English Course A. The New Text Book English Communicative for class IX is to be studied from April 2010.
Heads of all the schools affiliated with the CBSE under Delhi Region may collect the Admit Cards for class X & XII examination 2010 from the Regional Office, Delhi during working hours.
Intimation letters to all the private candidates appearing for class X & XII examination 2010 have been sent. Private candidates may collect admit card from the examination centre mentioned in their intimation letter.
The Summative assessment will be in the form of a pen-paper test conducted by the schools themselves. In order to ensure standardization and to ensure uniformity, the Question Paper Banks in different subjects are being sent by the Board to schools in February 2010. In order to cater to the difference in the pace at which students respond to questions, schools will give flexible timing to students for attempting the question papers. This may vary from 3 to 3½ hours.
CBSE recently issued a letter to all principals of affiliated schools regarding conduct of class 9th March 2010 Examination under Summative Assessment Part –II.
The Letter follows as below:
Dear Principal,
You are aware that the Central Board of Secondary Education has introduced Examination Reforms and Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation in its affiliated schools from this academic year.
The CBSE telephonic helpline is one of the services provided to the students for counseling. CBSE Tele-Helpline has started from 1st of Feb. and will continue till 8th April, 2010. For the First time this year, CBSE introduced a Centralized Access System similar to that of a call centre. For further convenience of the students, … Read more
New Sample Papers based on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation along with latest CCE Syllabus and Marking Scheme are now available for FREE download at www.mycbseguide.com under Sample Papers Section.
Class 9 CCE Sample Papers along with Marking Scheme and Blue Prints for the following subjects can be downloaded from www.mycbseguide.com for FREE of cost.
We have added new Practice Test Papers for class 12 at www.mycbseguide.com for FREE downloads. Almost all the subjects at CBSE Class 12 level are covered under these downloads. These practice papers include Unit Test papers, Half Yearly Examinations and terminal examinations held by Kendriaya Vidyalaya Sangathan KVS and other Public Schools. CBSE Test Papers given here are FREE to download for personal use.
CBSE Test Papers for class 11 according to the latest syllabus prescribed by Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi for year 2009-2010 have been uploaded at www.mycbseguide.com for FREE download.
These are Class Test Papers, Unit Test Papers, Term End Exam Papers, Half Yearly Exam Papers and Annual Examination Papers of various KV and public schools affiliated to CBSE. These free to download Test Papers are submitted by site users.
New CBSE Mixed Test Paper for class 10 as per the prescribed syllabus by Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi for year 2009-2010 have been uploaded at www.mycbseguide.com for FREE download. These are unit test papers of various KV and public schools affiliated to CBSE. These free to download Test Papers are submitted by site users.
Test Papers for Class 10 English Communicative :
Total 6 New CBSE Test Papers uploaded in the given link.
Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi has issued Sample Papers for class 10 and Sample Papers for Class 12. CBSE also issued Marking Scheme for 2010. These Sample Papers for 2010 exams and CBSE Marking Scheme 2010 exams can be downloaded from the official site of CBSE or from www.mycbseguide.com for FREE of cost.
To download CBSE Sample Papers 2010, go to sample papers section of www.mycbseguide.com and click the desired class and subject. Then choose Sample Papers for 2010 and Click Download File Link.
Students of class X taking board exams in March 2010 will not get to know their percentage. Their ‘marksheet’ will only bear grades from now on and not marks.
As per a presentation on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) made at conference on schools at IIT Delhi on Monday, the CBSE will switch to the grading system for class X from this session itself.