ASSESSMENT/EXAM AND EVALUATION POLICY FOR CLASSES NURSERY TO XII

ACADEMIC SESSION 2023-24

CLASSES NURSERY-PREP:

The Academic Year 23-24 shall be divided into two terms (Term-I: April 2023 to September 2023/Term-II: October 2023 to March 2024). The students will be assessed continuously and comprehensively throughout the year on the basis of day-to-day activities/worksheets and assignments. There shall be no formal examination for Classes: Nursery and Prep.

CLASSES I-II:

The Academic Year shall be divided into two terms (Term-I: April 2023 to September 2023/Term-II: October 2023 to March 2024).

ASSESSMENT PATTERN CLASSES I & II
Term I- 50 Marks	Term II- 50 Marks
Progress Assessment I (PA-I): 20 Marks	Progress Assessment III (PA-III): 20 Marks
Progress Assessment II (PA-II): 20 Marks	Progress Assessment IV (PA-IV): 20 Marks
Subject Enrichment Activities: 5 Marks (SEA)	Subject Enrichment Activities: 5 Marks (SEA)
Check List: 5 Marks	Check List: 5 Marks

 

CLASSES III–V:

The Academic Year shall be divided into two terms (Term-I: April 2023 to September 2023/Term-II: October 2023 to March 2024). The students will be assessed continuously and comprehensively throughout the year on the basis of PERIODIC TESTS and TERM END EXAMINATIONS.

One cycle of Periodic Test and Term End Examination will be conducted in each term as in the following parameters:

Parameter	Term I	Term II
Subject Enrichment Activity	10 Marks	10 Marks
Notebook upkeep and Submission	5 Marks	5 Marks
Exit Assessment	10 Marks	10 Marks
Periodic Test	25 Marks	25 Marks
Term End Exam	50 Marks	50 Marks
Total	100 Marks	100 Marks

 

7 Point Grading Scale: Scholastic Assessment
Grade	A+	A	B+	B	C	D	E
Range	91-100	81-90	71-80	61-70	51-60	41-50	<40
Remark	Outstanding	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Satisfactory	Average	Needs Improvement

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA

a) Grade (3-point Grading Scale: A-C) will also be given in different areas of learning as mentioned below:

• Work Education
• Health and Physical Education
• Art Education

b) Discipline also on 3–Point (A-C) grading scale

• A = Outstanding
• B = Very Good
• C = Fair

CLASSES VI TO VIII:

The academic year shall be divided into two terms (Term-I: April 2023 to September 2023/Term-II: October 2023 to March 2024). The students will be assessed continuously and comprehensively throughout the year on the basis of PERIODIC TESTS and TERM END EXAMINATIONS.

One cycle of Periodic Test and Term End Examination will be conducted in each term as in the following parameters (as per CBSE):

Parameter	Term I	Term II
Subject Enrichment Activity	5 Marks	5 Marks
Notebook upkeep and Submission	5 Marks	5 Marks
Multiple Assessment	5 Marks	5 Marks
Periodic Test	30 Marks (30 Marks will be reduced to 5)	30 Marks (30 Marks will be reduced to 5)
Term End Exam	80 Marks	80 Marks
Total	100 Marks	100 Marks

 

8 Point Grading Scale: Scholastic Assessment
Grade	A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2	D	E
Range	91-100	81-90	71-80	61-70	51-60	41-50	33-40	32 & below Needs Improvement

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA

a) Grade will also be given in different areas of learning as mentioned below:

On 3-point A-C Point Grading Scale

• Work Education
• Health and Physical Education
• Art Education

b) The students will also be assessed for discipline, which will be based on attendance, sincerity, values, behavior, tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation and others, on a 3-point grading scale (A-C)

c) To prepare the students to cover the whole syllabus of academic year and face the challenges of Class-X board Examination, the syllabus for the Annual Examination for classes VI-VIII has been designed by the CBSE, with regular increase in learning assessment, as the students move forward.

Please note Grading Scale for Co-Scholastic Area will be as:

A=Outstanding

B=Very Good

C=Fair

 

CLASSES IX TO X:

The students will be assessed continuously and comprehensively throughout the year on the basis of PERIODIC TESTS (PT-1, PT-II and PT-III) HALF YEARLY EXAMINATIONS / ANNUAL EXAMINATION / BOARD EXAM as per CBSE GUIDELINES.

Three cycles of Periodic Tests / Half Yearly / Annual Examination will be conducted in the complete term as per the following parameters:

Assessment	IX	X
Periodic Test-I	May 2023 (30 marks/1 hour)	May 2023 (30 marks/1hour)
Periodic test-II	July-August (30 marks/1 hour)	July-August (30 marks/1hour)
Periodic Test-III (Best of 2 PT reduced to 5)	September (80 marks/1hour)	Sepetmber (80 marks/1hour)
PERIODIC INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Periodic Assessment	10 Marks *Pen Paper Test-5 marks *Multiple Assessment-5 marks	10 Marks *Pen Paper Test-5 marks *Multiple Assessment-5 marks
Portfolio	5 Marks	5 Marks
Subject Enrichment Activity	5 Marks	5 Marks
ANNUAL EXAMINATION/CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION
Annual Examination (IX)	February 2024-100 Marks **Theory-80 Marks **Internal Assessment-20 Marks	CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION 2024

 

8 Point Grading Scale (as per CBSE): Scholastic Assessment
Grade	A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2	D	E
Range	91-100	81-90	71-80	61-70	51-60	41-50	33-40	32 & below Needs Improvement

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT)

a) Grade (Grading Scale : A–E ) will also be given in different areas of learning as mentioned below:

• Work Education
• Health and Physical Education
• Art Education

b) Discipline on 5 –Point Grading Scale (A-E).

Please note Grading Scale for Co-Scholastic Area will be as:

A=Outstanding

B=Very Good

C=Good

D=Fair

E=Average

No upscaling of grades will be done.

 

CLASS X:

CLASS-X (SCHOLASTIC AREA)

1. The academic structure for class-X for the academic year 2023-24 will be according to the Remodeled Assessment Structure as per CBSE Circular No.: Acad-11/2019 (F.1001/CBSE/Dir(Acad)/2019) Dated: 06/03/2019.
2. 3 Periodic Tests will be conducted in the Academic Year for every subject.
3. Average of the best 2 Periodic Test will be taken (reduced to 05 marks) for the Final Marks submission.
4. Syllabus for the Periodic Test will increase cumulatively.
5. Board Exams will cover 100% syllabus of each subject.
6. Students have to secure 33% marks in Internal Assessment and Board Examinations, together.
7. Different activities will be conducted in the entire year for Subject Enrichment Activity

For awarding the grades, the Board shall put all the passed students in a rank order and will award grades as follows:

Grading Scale (as per CBSE): Scholastic
Grade	A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2	D1	D2	E
Range	Top 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Next 1/8th of the passed candidates	Failed candidates

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT)

a) Grade ( Grading Scale : A – E ) will also be given in different areas of learning as mentioned below:

• Work Education
• Health and Physical Education
• Art Education
• Discipline

b) Discipline on 5 –Point Grading Scale (A-E).

Please note Grading Scale for Co-Scholastic Area will be as:

A=Outstanding

B=Very Good

C=Good

D=Fair

E=Average

No upscaling of grades will be done.

CLASSES XI TO XII:

The students will be assessed continuously and comprehensively throughout the year on the basis of PERIODIC TESTS / HALF YEARLY EXAMINATIONS /ANNUAL EXAMINATION / PRE BOARD EXAMINATIONS as per details mentioned below

 

CLASS-XI:

XI		XII
Periodic Test-I	July-August 2023 - 30 marks/1 hours	Periodic Test-I	May 2023 - 30 marks/1 hour
Periodic Test II	-	Periodic Test II	July- August 2023- 30 marks / 1.15 hours
Half Yearly Examination	September 2023-100 marks **Theory – 50/70/80 marks **Practical- 50/30/20 marks	Half Yearly Examination	September 2023-100 marks **Theory – 50/70/80 marks **Practical- 50/30/20 marks
Periodic Test-2	October – November 2023- 30 marks/1.15 hours	Pre Board Examination -1	Nov- Dec 2023 Theory – 50/70/80 marks
Annual Examination	February 2024 – 100 Marks **Theory – 50/70/80 marks **Practical – 50/30/20 marks	Pre Board Examination -2	Dec 23 - Jan 2024 Theory – 50/70/80 marks
Grand total	Term I- 130 marks Term II – 130 marks Total – 260 marks	CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION 2024

Class XI

PROMOTION POLICY:

1. In order to be eligible to qualify Class-IX/XI examination, a student shall have to obtain minimum 33% in five main subjects (as per scheme of study) for being promoted to Class-X/XII. In case of subject(s) involving practical work in Class-XI, a student must obtain 33% in theory and practical separately, in addition to 33% in aggregate.
2. A student failing in one of the five main subjects shall be placed in COMPARTMENT in that subject and ONLY ONE ATTEMPT of RE-TEST shall be provided in the Annual Examination.
3. The students of Class-IX who have opted Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence as Optional/Additional Subject, the modalities as per CBSE guidelines shall be applicable as per circular.
4. Optional/Additional Subject shall not be taken into consideration for promotion from Class-IX to Class-X.
5. Student failing in two or more subjects shall be detained in Class-IX/XI.

ATTENDANCE:

Please ensure that your ward attends the school regularly. Also, be informed that student will be allowed to appear for the Half Yearly/Annual Examination only when he/she attains 75% ATTENDANCE in each term.

1. Students scoring 33% (both in Theory and Practical) and above in all subjects and in the aggregate will qualify for the promotion to the next class.

8 Points Grading Scale (as per CBSE): Scholastic
Grade	A1	A2	B1	B2	C1	C2	D	E
Range	91-100	81-90	71-80	61-70	51-60	41-50	33-40	32 and below FAIL

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA

a) Grade (Grading Scale: A1 to E) will also be given in different areas of learning as mentioned below:

• Health and Physical Education
• Work Experience
• General Studies

b) Students scoring 33% (both in Theory and Practical separately) and above, in all subjects and in the aggregate will qualify for promotion to the next class.

CLASS-XII:

• In order to be declared and having passed the class XII Examination, A candidate shall obtain 33% Marks in all the subjects in both THEORY and PRACTICAL separately.
• 75% Attendance is mandatory to appear for the Examination as per the CBSE guidelines.
• For awarding the grades, the Board shall put all the passed students in a rank order and will award grades as follows :

9 Points Grading Scale (as per CBSE): Scholastic
Grade	Range
A1	Top 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
A2	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
B1	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
B2	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
C1	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
C2	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
D1	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
D2	Next 1/8th of the Passed Candidates
E	Failed Candidates

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREA (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT)

Grade (Grading Scale : A1 – E) will also be given in different areas of learning as mentioned below:

• Work Education
• Health and Physical Education
• General Studies