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Assessment and Promotion Criteria

CLASS IX

The assessment pattern is followed as per the guidelines issued by CBSE.

1. SCHOLASTIC AREA

1. Periodic Test (5 marks)

The school shall conduct three periodic written tests in the entire academic year and the average of the best two will be taken for the final marks. For the purpose of gradient learning, the three tests would include Pre Mid Term (PT1),Mid Term (PT2) and Post Mid Term (PT3) with the portion of syllabus cumulatively covered. The gradually increasing portion of contents would prepare students acquire confidence for appearing in the Final examination with 100% syllabus coverage.

2. Multiple Assessment (5 Marks)

The aim is to make assessment more comprehensive by using multiple and diverse techniques to assess the students.

3. Portfolio (5 Marks)

A portfolio is an extension of notebooks developed subject wise. It is a collection of students’ work representing a selection of performances that is assembled over time and describes the students’ effort, progress, growth and achievement in key areas.

4. Subject Enrichment Activities (5 marks)

These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development.

Weightage Calculation for Promotion:

The 8 point grading system for scholastic areas is appended below:

2. CO-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

For the holistic development of the child, Co-Scholastic Activities viz. Art Education and Health and Physical Education will be graded on a 5 point grading scale (A to E)

3. DISCIPLINE

Based on their performance throughout the year, the students will be graded on a 5 point scale (A to E) for their attendance, sincerity, behavior and values.

Points to be noted:

1. A student has to secure a minimum of 33% marks in each of the 5 main subjects in Internal Assessment to be eligible to appear in the Annual Examination.
2. In order to be declared PASS, a student must secure at least 33% marks in each of the 5 main subjects (separately in Theory and Internal Assessment) in Annual Examination.
3. It is compulsory for the students to appear in all Examinations/ Assessments. However, if a student remains absent on any exam day due to unavoidable circumstances or medical reasons, parents are requested to inform the school reception or mail at the school email ID on the very same day/ at the earliest.
4. Retest will be conducted only in genuine Medical Emergencies/ On Duty cases.
5. Any Application/ Medical certificate with a request letter should be submitted within one week of the leave taken after which it will not be accepted and the student will be marked absent.
6. For a student using unfair means/ cheating during any examination, the answer sheet would not be evaluated and the student would be awarded ‘Zero’ in that exam.
7. No student shall be allowed to take the Annual Examination unless he/she has completed 75% attendance.
8. In case of long term absenteeism on medical grounds, only 15% of medical leave shall be considered and 60% normal attendance is compulsory as per CBSE attendance bye laws.

Eligibility for Compartment:

1. A student failing in 2 subjects shall be placed in compartment in those subjects, provided he/she qualifies in all the subjects of Internal Assessments.
2. A maximum of 10 marks grace can be awarded for upto 2 subjects for promotion. A maximum of 5 marks grace can be awarded for one subject. Grace marks and compartment cannot be awarded together to a student.

CLASS X

The assessment pattern is followed as per the guidelines issued by CBSE.

1. SCHOLASTIC AREA

1. Periodic Test (5 marks)

The school shall conduct three periodic written tests in the entire academic year and the average of the best two will be taken for the final marks. For the purpose of gradient learning, the three tests would include Pre Mid Term (PT1),Mid Term (PT2) and Post Mid Term (PT3) with the portion of syllabus cumulatively covered. The gradually increasing portion of contents would prepare students acquire confidence for appearing in the Final examination with 100% syllabus coverage.

2. Multiple Assessment (5 Marks)

The aim is to make assessment more comprehensive by using multiple and diverse techniques to assess the students.

3. Portfolio (5 Marks)

A portfolio is an extension of notebooks developed subject wise. It is a collection of students’ work representing a selection of performances that is assembled over time and describes the students’ effort, progress, growth and achievement in key areas.

4. Subject Enrichment Activities (5 marks)

These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development.

Weightage Calculation for Promotion:

2. CO-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

For the holistic development of the child, Co-Scholastic Activities viz. Art Education and Health and Physical Education will be graded on a 5 point grading scale (A to E)

3. DISCIPLINE

Students will be graded on a 5 point scale (A to E) for their attendance, sincerity, behavior and values.

Points to be noted:

1. It is compulsory for the students to appear in all Examinations/ Assessments. However, if a student remains absent on any exam day due to unavoidable circumstances or medical reasons, parents are requested to inform the school reception or mail at the school email ID on the very same day/ at the earliest.
2. Retest will be conducted only in genuine Medical Emergencies/ On Duty cases.
3. Any Application/ Medical certificate with a request letter should be submitted within one week of the leave taken after which it will not be accepted and the student will be marked absent.
4. For a student using unfair means/ cheating during any examination, the answersheet would not be evaluated and the student would be awarded ‘Zero’ in that exam.
5. No student shall be allowed to take the Board Examination unless he/she has completed 75% attendance.
6. In case of long term absenteeism on medical grounds, only 15% of medical leave shall be considered and 60% normal attendance is compulsory as per CBSE attendance bye laws.

Schedule of Assessments (Classes IX – X)

PERIODIC TEST - 3