CBSE has announced a CBSE new pattern. The latest policy is all about changes in awarding grades. Here is what you should know about the CBSE new pattern.
The latest policy rolled out by the Central Board of Secondary Education is termed, “Uniform Assessment, Examination and Report Card “.
CBSE system currently follows the grading system in assessment of students. The CBSE new pattern changes from awarding grades to marks.
Evaluation of students’ performance is done based on the written examination. Previously, the final assessment and awarding grades to CBSE students revolved around performances in the class tests, periodic assessments, submissions of notebooks and records, and enrichment activity in the subjects. The context of the CBSE new pattern assessment scheme is to impart uniformity in CBSE pattern examination in all CBSE schools, across the country. Towards initiating the CBSE new pattern in assessment, the CBSE board issued a report card format along with this notification circular.
CBSE new pattern also has a few key features not to ignore. Let us take a brief outlook.
Key Elements of the CBSE New Pattern Assessment
- Assessment Parameters
- Examination Pattern and Weight-age
Assessment parameters
The CBSE new pattern guidelines throws light on the assessment parameters for evaluation of the student’s performance.
- For scholastic performances, the board awards both grades and marks on individual subjects.
- For co-scholastic performances, the board awards grades to the students under three categories – Prevocational education, health and physical education, and art education.
- As a third category, discipline in the school campus is awarded as grades. The evaluation category involves discipline with respect of behavior, ethics and values, sincerity, and attendance.
Examination Pattern and Weight-age
The pattern of examination changes periodically by the board. The CBSE new pattern marks the following changes in the same.
The assessment pattern of Class 10 applies to the Class 9 by the CBSE board. The CBSE new pattern of class 9 examination has been changed to a year end exam. Each subject has a total of 100 marks, where 80 marks is assigned toward written examination and 20 marks as internal assessment. The internal assessment marks has three disciplines,
- 10 marks periodic tests
- 5 marks for notebook submission and
- 5 marks for enrichment activity of all subjects
There are no changes in the assessment format for Classes 6 to 8. Yet, the CBSE new pattern has made changes in the number of term exams. Students from classes 6 to 8 have to appear twice in term exams.
- The board conducts exam at the end of each term
- The exam is set based on the syllabus covered during each terms
- For term 2 exam, it includes a percentage of questions from term 1 syllabus
Are there any Benefits in the CBSE New Pattern?
We have seen the changes in the CBSE new pattern, the assessment mode, changes in exam pattern, weight-age, etc. Does it bring any benefits?
Easy migration for parents and students
When the assessment system is uniform, it is certainly beneficial for students as well as the parents. It is easy for the students to follow the system in any CBSE school across the country. Parents with the transferable jobs can easily migrate from one school to another.
Marking System always sounds better
On any given day, marking system followed in schools sounds better than the grading system. Grades collectively indicate the performance of the students. In marking system, the students get a solid idea about what they lag and how they perform. It will motivate students to work hard.
Prepare the students for higher secondary
The major benefit of the CBSE new pattern in assessment and examination is it prepares the students for hard work. Many students face difficulty and pressure in handling heavy subjects in the higher secondary i.e classes 11 and 12. The CBSE new pattern system equips the students to prepare well and face the heavy academic load in the future years.
Challenges the Parents may Face
The CBSE new pattern is likely to pose a little challenge to the parents. Parents have the responsibility to help their children and support them to accept this transition without many hassles. If you are unsure how to help your child, read on a few tips.
- Take part in the orientation sessions of your child’s school without fail. If not possible, periodically interact with your child’s teacher and school management to stay updated.
- Support and encourage your child by detailing the positive elements of the CBSE new pattern. While the child may easy clear the high school, it becomes difficult in higher classes. Highlight the fact that the CBSE new pattern is likely to prepare them for rigorous academics, which prevents them from future sufferings.
- Develop the habit of daily study. Say a big NO to procrastination.
- Monitor the performance of your child. Mere academics performance is not enough. You should focus on co-scholastic and disciplinary areas to.
- Talk and discuss with the teachers to evaluate the progress.
Every new pattern has its own advantages and disadvantages. The CBSE new pattern has a fair share of benefits to the students, considering their future.
