CBSE is going to introduce Problem Solving Skills in class 9 and class 11 in the session 2012-13 (current\u00a0session). The exam will be conducted in January-February 2013. The same will be extended to class 10 in next session. This test will replace FA-4.<\/p>\n
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to initiate a ‘Problem Solving Assessment’ (CBSE-PSA) for students of classes IX and XI from the second term of the 2012-13 session.<\/p>\n
Although there is no specific syllabus for CBSE-PSA, it will assess students in the following areas – quantitative reasoning, qualitative reasoning and language conventions.<\/p>\n
CBSE-PSA, which will be compulsory for students of classes IX and XI, is likely to be conducted during the month of January-February 2013 and carry 90 marks. There will be 60 questions of MCQ type.<\/p>\n
According to Vineet Joshi, chairman, CBSE, It is a widely acknowledged fact that research and analytical skills, ability to apply basic concepts of different subjects, solve application-based problems in mathematics and science, comprehend and analyse written text and effective communication are the skills, which ensure success in higher studies and professional areas.<\/p>\n
He says, “These dimensions of 21st Century life-skills will assist learners in acquiring higher order thinking skills such as problem-solving and decision- making. There will be no separate time-tables or periods for teaching or practice of PSA in schools.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"