Methodology

SCHOLASTIC AREA:

The weightage of marks

PERIODIC TEST:

One Periodic Tests will be conducted before the Half Yearly Exam and One Periodic Tests will also be conducted before the Annual Exam.

SCHEDULE FOR PERIODIC TEST:

WEIGHTAGE OF ATTENDANCE:

Weightage of upto 5 marks is to be given for Attendance in each term as per the following scale.

CLASSES-VI To VIII:

Academic Session for classes VI to VIII has been divided into two terms, First Term and Second Term. Nomenclature of the examination for both the terms will be Half Yearly Examination and Annual School Examination.

The question papers of Half Yearly Examination of classes VI to VIII would be set out of the syllabus supposed to be covered up to the Half Yearly Exam.

The question papers of the Annual Examination would be set out of the Second Term syllabus plus 5% to 30% syllabus of the First Term (increasing progressively). The gradually increasing portion of syllabus would help students acquire confidence for appearing in the Annual Examination.

SCHOLASTIC AREA:

The weightage of Marks

PERIODIC TEST:

One Periodic Test (of 20 marks) will be conducted before the Half Yearly Exam. This Periodic Test will cover syllabus supposed to be covered up to the First Periodic Test. The Second Periodic Test (of 20 marks) will be conducted before the Annual Examination. This Periodic Test will cover syllabus supposed to be covered up to the Second Periodic Test. 20 marks of the Periodic Test will be converted into 5 marks for the purpose of Half Yearly and Annual Exam.

SCHEDULE FOR PERIODIC TEST:

GRADING SCALE:

NOTEBOOK SUBMISSION:

Notebook submission, as a part of internal Assessment, is aimed at evaluating and enhancing seriousness of students towards preparing notes on the topics being taught in the classroom as well as assignments. This will also address the critical aspects of regularity, punctuality, neatness and upkeep of notebook.

SUBJECT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES :

These are subject-specific activities aimed at evaluating and enhancing the understanding and skills of the students. These activities will be carried out throughout the term and will be evaluated at the term-end.

CO-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES :

For the holistic development of the students, co-curricular activities in the following areas will be carried out and will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale: -

The aspects of regularity, sincere participation and output in term work will be the generic criteria for grading in the following co-scholastic activities:
a) WORK EDUCATION: Work Education refers to skill-based activities resulting in goods or services useful to the community.
b) ART EDUCATION: Visual & Performing Arts.
c) HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Sports/ Martial Arts /Yoga / NCC etc.
d) DISCIPLINE : The students will also be assessed for discipline which will be based on the factors like attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, punctuality, tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards colleagues and society, nation and others. Grading on Discipline will be done term-wise on a 3-point grading scale:-

CLASSES - IX & X

Academic Session for classes IX and X has been divided into two terms. First Term and Second Term. Nomenclature of the examination for both the terms will be Half Yearly Examination and Annual School Examination for Class IX and Board Exam for Class X.
The question papers for the Half Yearly Examination in class IX and X would be set out of the syllabus supposed to be covered up to the Half Yearly.
As per CBSE guidelines, 100% syllabus will be covered in the Annual Examination of Class IX.
Class X Annual Exam (which will be conducted by CBSE only) shall cover 100% syllabus of class X, there will be no School Based (Annual) Exam for Class X.

SCHOLASTIC AREA:

Class IX:

Periodic Test-I before Half Yearly Examination will be, conducted in the month of July, will be of 50 marks and 1.5 hr duration.
Half Yearly Examination will be conducted in the month of September / October of three hours duration and 80 Marks.
The Annual School Examination for class IX will be held in February / March. This will be of three hours duration and 80 marks.
In addition, weightage of 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

Class X:

Periodic Test before Half Yearly Examination will be conducted in the month of July will be of 50 marks and 1.5 hr duration.
Half Yearly Examination will be of three hours duration and 80 marks.
Pre- Boards will be conducted in December / January. This will be of three hours duration and 80 marks.
The Annual Examination for class X will be conducted by CBSE in February / March. This will be of three hours duration and 80 marks.
In addition, weightage of 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT : 20 Marks

Internal Assessment (20 Marks) includes Periodic Assessment , Subject Enrichment , Notebook Assessment and Portfolio.

DISCIPLINE (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour, Punctuality, Values):

Discipline significantly impacts career shaping and it helps build character, Sincerity, good behaviour and values develop strength and foster unity and co-operation. Therefore, the element of discipline has been introduced in the co-scholastic areas. Grading will be done on Five-point scale (A to E).

PROMOTION POLICY FOR CLASSES IX & X :

In order to be declared pass a student of class IX / X has to secure 33% marks in the Annual Examination and the Internal Assessment separately.