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Inclusion of child rights issues into the school curriculum

Govt. of NCT, Delhi has constituted the `Delhi Commission For Protection of Child Rights’ (DCPCR) through an Act (No. 4 of 2006) of Parliament.

As per the functions laid down under the Act, the Commission is to :

• examine and review the safeguards under any law for the protection of child rights and
• recommend measures for their effective implementation
• present to the govt. annual and special reports

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Modification in the name of the course curriculum Engineering Drawing

With changing trends, keeping pace with the latest technological development in the field, CBSE has updated its curriculum at Senior Secondary level in the subject of Engineering Drawing and as a first step in this process has modified the name of the subject from “Engineering Drawing” to ‘Engineering Graphics”. The name “Engineering Graphics” has been … Read more

Restriction in the use of Mobile Phones in Schools

CBSE Circular regarding use of mobile phones in schools is given below. For details visit cbse official site.

The ubiquitous Mobile Phone has seeped into the lives of every individual irrespective of whether they are students, teachers, professionals or others.  It is imperative for us to reflect on this over dependence on technological interventions which can have both positive and negative impacts.

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Adherence to norms of Affiliation of CBSE

CBSE, New Delhi issued a circular regarding adherence to norms of affiliation. The circular is addressed to school principals. Here the circular is. Kindly visit CBSE official site for original circular.

It has been observed in the recent past that a large number of schools are not adhering to the provision laid down under the Affiliation Bye-laws of the Board which are mandatory in nature.

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CBSE Grading System in Class 10

CBSE has introduced new grading Pattern for class 10 students. There will be nine grades. The highest will be A1 (exceptional) with a grade point of 10 and a marks range of 91-100%. Second grade will be A2 (excellent) with a grade point of 9 and marks in the range of 81-90%. Third grade will be B1 (very good) with grade point of 8 and a marks range of 71-80%.

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CBSE New Grading and Assessment System

The new grading and assessment system of the Central Board of Secondary Education will help schools to get rid of rote learning. But how exactly will the system work?

THE ACADEMIC SESSION

Each academic session in Class IX and X will comprise two terms and students will have two term-end exams called summative assessment.
“The CBSE will provide a question bank to schools, which will then prepare their question papers for the term-end exam and evaluate papers internally,” said CBSE Chairperson Vineet Joshi.

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Categories of Practical Skills in class 10 Science

Followings are the Categories of Practical Skills for class 10 Science MCQ Paper :-

A. Procedural and Manipulative Skills
To
>> select appropriate apparatus / instruments for performing the experiment.
>> know the limitations of the apparatus/instruments regarding their size, least count and accuracy.
>> arrange / assemble / set and adjust the apparatus systematically.

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List of Experiments class 10 Science MCQ Paper

The following is the list of experiments for class 10 science MCQ paper.

1. To Prepare
a) A true solution of common Salt and alum
b) A suspension of soil, chalk powder and fine sand in water
c) A colloidal solution of starch in water and egg albumin in water and distinguish between these on the basis of
i) Transparency
ii) Filtration criterion

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Assessment of Practical Skills in Science class 10

CBSE has issued new Sample Papers and Scheme for assessment of Practical Skills in Science for class 10. The New Scheme is effective from March 2010 examination. The problem of neglect of experiments in our schools and of proper assessment of students in practical skills has always been a matter of great concern for the … Read more

Modification in the course of Informatics Practices

With the advancement of Information Technology and emerging open source software technologies, the syllabus for Informatics Practices in Senior Secondary classes for the board examinations to be held in 2011 onwards was revised and already incorporated in the curriculum 2011 document.   The highlights of the changes effected are as follows:

Class XI
Unit I: Introduction to computer systems with hardware concepts and software concepts in place of computer system and Business Applications

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CBSE Group Mathematics Olympiad Postponed

CBSE Group Mathematics Olympiad Postponed. This is to inform you that this year’s said competition has been postponed to Sunday, 29th November 2009 instead of Sunday, the 22nd November, 2009 as per information received from the organizers. The timings and venues of this competition will remain the same. Kindly Visit the following post for other … Read more

CBSE Group Mathematical Olympiad 2009

You are aware that Central Board of Secondary Education has been conducting Group Mathematics Olympiad every year. The competition  is held at  selected venues  in different parts of the country and aims at identifying, promoting and nurturing talent in the subject. This is to inform you that this year’s said competition will be held on Sunday, 29th November 2009  at  identified  centres.

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New Assessment Scheme in CBSE Schools

Under Under the new system, students will be evaluated through formative and summative assessments throughout the academic year that will be divided into two terms. While formative assessment includes continuous evaluation throughout the year, summative assessment will require students to appear for exams at the end of each term.

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Grading System in CBSE as Class 10 Board is made Optional

The Central Board of Secondary Education is all set to roll out the grading system and do away with the conventional method of evaluation.

Though, CBSE is formulating a detailed plan for this, teachers and parents are apprehensive of the implementation of the decision that is hanging fire since last many years.

Students and teachers are desperately awaiting the implementation of the grading system.

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New CBSE Sample Papers for 2010 Examination

CBSE, New Delhi has made changes to the syllabus of some subjects in class 10 and class 12. New Sample Papers for March 2010 Examination have been issued by CBSE for these subjects. These CBSE Sample Papers can be accessed at CBSE official website or http://mycbseguide.com

In class 10 CBSE issued new sample papers for Science, Social Science and German Language whereas Sample Papers for Mathematics has no changes. It is same as issued for 2009 examination.

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CBSE Private Forms-List of Syndicate Bank Branches

CBSE Private Candidates who are filling their examination forms from Delhi or NCR can get examination form and deposit forms at the following branches of Syndicate Bank in Delhi/New Delhi area.

For other information related to CBSE private candidate, please visit http://mycbseguide.com/blog/ and go to admission and examination section.

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CBSE Social Science class 10 Design of Question Paper

Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi has made some changes to the class 10 Social Science Question Paper for March 2010 examination. The Latest Design of Question Paper along with the unit wise distribution of marks and number of questions have been given here. There will be total 29 questions in the paper from 2010 onwards. Students are advised to go through the sample papers and marking scheme for details. The changes made in the question paper may also be accessed at CBSE official site.

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Highlights of Social Science Question Paper 2010

1. There are 5 folllowing prescribed textbooks in Social Science for class X.

Unit (1) : India and the Contemporary World – II  (History) Published by N.C.E.R.T. (T.B.1)

Unit (2) : Contemporary India II (Geography) Published by N.C.E.R.T. (T.B. 2)

Unit (3) : Democratic Politics II (Pol.Sc) – Published by N.C.E.R.T. (T.B. 3)

Unit (4) : Understanding Economic Development II – Published by N.C.E.R.T.  (T.B. 4)

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