A guideline for Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment in Foundation of Information Technology for Class IX for 2010 examination is placed at Syllabus section of www.myCBSEguide.com. Design and changes in question paper and syllabus for second term October 2009 to March 2010. Activities and instructions for Formative Assessment, Detailed syllabus and Marking Scheme for Summative Assessment are provided there.
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CBSE Class 9 CCE Sample Papers and Syllabus for 2nd Term
CBSE announced new scheme of examination in 2009. Now class 9 and class 10 will have two terms in an academic year. Term 1 is from April to September and Term 2 is from October to March.
The Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation will be done at the school through Formative and summative assessments. Sample Papers for summative assessment and guidelines cum suggestive activities for formative assessment are provided at http://mycbseguide.com for FREE download.
Promoting Reading Habits as part of CCE in English Language
Inculcating good reading habits in children has always been a concern for all stakeholders in education. Now with the introduction of CCE and grading in secondary education there has been a paradigm shift from getting marks at an end of the term summative examination to the process of learning and acquiring better language skills.
With everything – information, entertainment, videos and even books within reach through the internet, it is indeed a challenge to convince students to pick up books and engage with the author, story, character and ideas presented in the reading passage or book.
CBSE Class 9 Syllabus and Examination Structure for 2nd Term October 2009
CBSE Syllabus and Examination Structure for Summative Assessment and Formative Assessment of Class IX has been released by Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE New Delhi. It is for second term examination (October 2009 to March 2010) and exam will be conducted in the school in March 2010.
Summative Assessment covers 40% marks paper out of total 60% marks in second term and Formative Assessment covers 20% marks (FA-3 10% and FA-4 10%) paper out of total 60% marks in second term.
CCE in Class IX for Second Term October 2009 to March 2010
The Central Board of Secondary Education vide Circular No 39 dated 20/09/2009 on Examination Reforms and Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) calls for holistic evaluation of learners by strengthening CCE in Class IX with effect from October 2009. The Class IX students will be assessed through CCE by the school itself. The strengthened CCE Scheme will be applicable for the second term (October 2009- March 2010) of the current Academic session in Class IX.
Download CCE Card Report Card and related Information
1. Given is a sample of the Certificate of School Based Assessment which will be used as feed back mechanism for student’s performance at the end of Class IX and Class X.
Download Certificate of School Based Assessment
2. The suggested format of a Report Card is given below.
School Based Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in CBSE
The Certificate of School Based Assessment on Continuous Comprehensive Assessment will be available from the CBSE and the end of Class X. This will be filled up in the school and sent to the concerned RO in CBSE for countersignature. All regular students who have undergone a course of study at the X class of an affiliated school of CBSE shall be issued this certificate with effect from the year 2011.
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation CCE
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) refers to a system of school-based evaluation of students that covers all aspects of students development.
It is a developmental process of assessment which emphasizes on two fold objectives. These objectives are continuity in evaluation and assessment of broad based learning and behaviourial outcomes on the other.
Certificate of School Based Assessment in CBSE Schools
Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi has issued a teachers manual on CCE for class 9 and class 10. The new scheme of continuous and comprehensive evaluation is being implemented in class 9th from the current session 2009-2010 and the same will be implemented in class 10th too from next session i.e. 2010-2011. In this new grading scheme, CBSE will not take board exam for class 10 and a Certificate of School Based Assessment will be issued by the school authorities as per the guidelines given by CBSE.
CBSE Grading System : Addressing the Concerns
The CBSE has been discussing the matter with its stakeholders all over the country. A number of issues are likely to be raised by students/parents regarding this initiative. A compilation of such issues, and solutions offered by the Board in the form of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) will be soon available on the CBSE website.
In case of further clarification you may mail your queries to the Chairman CBSE by superscribing “CBSE Examination Reform” on the top of the envelop.
CBSE Grading System : Operational Modalities
1. The student’s performance shall be assessed using conventional method of numerical marking.
2. The ‘Grades’ shall be awarded to indicate the subject wise performance.
3. The ‘Grades’ shall be awarded on a nine point scale as per Table
4. Only Subject wise grades shall be shown in the “Statement of Subject wise Performance” to be issued to all candidates.
CBSE Grading System : How does it help
The primary function of Grading is to communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders the degree of achievement of an individual student.
The grading of students would also take away the frightening judgmental quality of marks obtained in a test leading to a stress free and joyful learning environment in the school.
This will also enable maintaining a meaningful continuity in the assessment pattern from the primary level to the secondary level and also in ensuring a basic uniformity in the schools.
CBSE Grading System : Scheme of Grading
As a matter of fact the Board has been preparing itself and all the stakeholders for a change to move over from numerical marking system to grading system during the past few years by creating a climate of acceptance. The Board has already in a phased manner, introduced the grading system based on absolute marks up to class VIII.
Now, therefore, the CBSE, in consultation with the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has decided to introduce nine point grading system.
CBSE Grading System : Setting the Context
Schools begin ranking students, on the basis of their marks, from as early as their pre- primary years. Such a drive has several negative effects on learning. Students, parents and society at large become anxious in the race to acquire more and more marks in examinations which leads to an extremely stressful existence. Moreover, though all out efforts are made to enhance the reliability of examination, the human error cannot be avoided. This shortcoming can be overcome if the students are placed in ability bands that represent range of scores.
Issues Related to CBSE Assessment Scheme 2009-2010 Onwards
Addressing the Concerns:-
The CBSE has been discussing the matter with its stakeholders all over the country. A number of issues are likely to be raised by students/parents regarding this initiative, as it is being done for the first time by any Board in India. A compilation of such issues, and solutions offered by the Board in the form of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) will be soon available on the CBSE website. In case of any clarification you may write through the CBSE’s website (detailed below) or mail your queries to the Chairman CBSE by superscribing “CBSE Examination Reform” on the top of the envelop.
Benefits of New CBSE Assessment Scheme
The above steps would help the learners and parents, who are the primary stakeholders of school education, in the following manner:-
a) It will reduce stress and anxiety which often builds up during and after the examination which could have an adverse impact on young students especially in the age group of 13-15 years.
b) It will reduce the dropout rate as there will be less fear and anxiety related to performance.
New Scheme of CBSE Board Examinations
1.1 Senior Secondary Schools
a) There will be no Class X Board Examination w.e.f. 2011 for students studying in CBSE’s Senior Secondary schools and who do not wish to move out of the CBSE system after Class X.
b) However, such students of Senior Secondary Schools who wish to move out of the CBSE system after Class X (Pre-University, Vocational course, Change of Board, etc.) will be required to take the Board’s External (pen and paper written/online) Examination.
CBSE Class IX Examination Reforms and Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation
Part-1 CCE for CBSE Class IX 2009 –10 Academic Sessions
CBSE Examination Reforms and Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), Strengthening Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in Class IX (Second Term October 2009 – March 2010). For further details kindly visit CCE and myCBSEguide
1. The Central Board of Secondary Education introduced Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in Primary classes in 2004 (Circular No. 5/18/25/04). The achievement records and its format was also circulated for Classes I to V with the objective of facilitating holistic learning in the school.
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.
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.