CBSE Grading Pattern for Class 10th
No more biasness due to competitiveness. Quite surprising but true, the traditional examination system facilitates competition but also encourages a distinct class system according to the marks of the students.
The Minister for Human Resource Development Mr Kapil Sibbal, whose has initiated to abolish the traditional class 10th examination system created controversy evoking a strong reaction from states, as it was again advocated on a traditional-examination free education system.
”We must move away from the standard text book examination system. You should test the child on the raw knowledge he has,” said Mr Sibal replying to questions at the Social Editors’ Conference here. Read more
CBSE Grading System for Class 9th
Once can forget about failing in classes IX or X in a CBSE school. Though the CBSE board has made changes in several evaluation methods, the CBSE board will now allow three more attempts for the students who do not clear classes IX and X to make the grade. And if they still fail to do so, the board is take into consideration their performance in extracurricular activities and sports after seeing their past academic record. So if you can bend a ball like Bekham but are with a poor maths score, there’s a chance you’ll still pass the year.
Assessments, will also be reevaluated. A child who performs miserably in the written exams can be checked orally, or through the class projects, just to ensure if he has understood the concepts or not. Adding more to it, the CBSE board, which is in the preparation of making board exams optional and replacing them with a system of continuous and detailed evaluation in classes IX and X – now wants schools to show students their answer sheets over the two years and take into account students’ feedback before the final grade is given. Read more