1 Now, there are two semesters in a year as per the CBSE pattern. It would be better if we had three semesters. S. Vaishnavi, Class 9, Chelammal Vidhyaashram (CBSE), Musiri.
Each academic session is split into two terms. The academic assessment for scholastic areas depends on the student’s performance in an academic session as per the following weightage -
Term I: FA1 (10%) + FA2(10%) + SA1 (30%) = 50%
Term II: FA3 (10%) + FA4(10%) + SA2 (30%) = 50%
As is evident from the above, each assessment has got a specified weightage. For the evaluation to be carried out in a comprehensive manner as per the guidelines of Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation and its proper implementation, the system of two semesters a year is followed.
2 Why is there a need for Open Text Based Assessment in Summative Assessment-2? Prashant Singh, Class 9, Samsara The World Academy, Greater Noida.
The Board recommends multiple modes of assessment to cater to varied abilities and individual strengths of learners. In order to enhance analytical and theoretical skills, the Open Text Based Assessment was introduced.
3 Why can’t the third language be taught in classes 9 and 10? Khushi Bhati, Class 9, Samsara The World Academy,Greater Noida.
In the sub-heads 2.1 and 2.2 quoted under ‘Scheme of Studies’ on page no. 31 as in Secondary Curriculum 2015-16 main subjects/ volume – 1, uploaded on the CBSE academic website, the learning areas will include two languages out of the mentioned languages as (1) and (2). In addition to the above two languages (compulsory), another language may be opted as an Additional Subject. It is also mentioned here that out of the two compulsory languages one must be either Hindi or English.
4 Will the CBSE Board exams be on the same lines as the Preboard exam papers set by the Sahodaya group of schools or should we be prepared for any variation in standard? Vaishnavi Viswanathan, Class 12, Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Chennai.
The CBSE Board paper is designed within the framework of the syllabus prescribed for a particular year/term. You may also visit http://cbseacademic.in/SQP_CLASSXII_2015_16.html for sample question papers 2015-16.
5 There were a lot of complaints against the standard of the Mathematics paper last year. Will the CBSE tone down the standard of the math paper or should we be prepared for the same standard? Abhishek S.,Class 12, Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Chennai.
The Mathematics question paper will be strictly as per the prescribed syllabus and Question Paper Design. You may also refer to the SQP uploaded on the CBSE Academic website.
Class 9-12 CBSE students can send any examination or CBSE scheme-related questions to school@thehindu.co.in [Subject: Ask the CBSE-2016]. Mention your name, class, school and city.
