CBSE Text Books

Circular Compendium

Contents :

• Introduction of Entrepreneurship 1
• Application for Introduction of additional subjects 3
• Clarification regarding Functional English 5
• Introduction of Disaster management 6
• Disaster management in Social Science 7
• Disaster management Syllabus for class X 8
• Introduction of Life Skills Education for class VI 9
• Life Skills Education in class VII 10
• Life Skills Education - guidelines for evaluation 11
• Introduction of Biotechnology 13
• Introduction of Fashion Studies 15
• Introduction of Environmental Education 17

II CHANGES IN CURRICULUM

• Languages offered at Core & Elective levels 20
• Withdrawal of certain Vocational Courses 21
• Changes in the syllabi of Computer - based Courses 23
• Status of Computer - based courses at +2 level 24
• Changes in rules of optional subjects involving IT based courses 25
• Changes in the Curriculum of Physical Education at Senior School Level 26
• Project & Practical work in Accountancy for Class XII 27
• New books in Sanskrit for class VI 29
• 'Ritika' in place of 'Vangmai' for Class XI Sanskrit (Core) 30

• Inclusion of novel 'Rangbhoomi' in class XII Hindi Elective 31

• Clarification regarding Hindi Course-B 32

• Changes in Hindi Course-B, Class X 33

• Deletions in English (Core) Class XI & XII 35

• Changes in the syllabus of Chemistry 37

• Correction in the printed syllabus of Psychology for Class XII 40

• Changes in Accountancy Syllabus for Class XII 43

• Revised Books in English (Core) for Class XII 44

• Changes in History portion of Social Science-VI-X 45

• Changes in History syllabus at Senior School 49

III EVALUATION

• School-based evaluation Class IX & X 60
• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation 65
• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in Primary Classes 67
• Alternatives to Homework 68
• Introduction of internal evaluation in Social Science at Secondary Stage 69
• Guidelines for School - based evaluation in Social Science 71
• Guidelines to Project work in Social Science 82
• Use of Mathematics Laboratory in Schools 93
• Introduction of Internal Assesment in Maths 95
• Restructuring of Science Practical work 101
• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation in primary Classes 106
• Achievement Record for Classes I-V 108
• Rating Scale 120
• Change in Question Paper Pattern in English - Communicative 143
• Changes in weightage in Functional English Class XII 144
• Change of Question Paper Format in Sanskrit - Communicative 147

V. SUPPORT MATERIALS & PUBLICATIONS

• List of recommended books of private publishers for classes XI & XII 150
• Availability of Books 158
• Revised Sample Question papers for 2005 Exam. 159
• Sample Question Papers in Sanskrit for Class X 160
• Sample Question Paper in History 161
• Mathematics Laboratory - NCERT Publication 162

VI. GENERAL

• Role of Principals in destressing students 164
• Directive against corporal punishment 166
• Circulars through e-mail 167
• Destressing learning - planning for the academic year 168
• Sexual harassment of women at work place 170
• Curriculum organization in Schools 172
• Promoting reading habits 173
• Safety in Schools 176
• Physical facilities in schools 181
• Facilitating students during events 183

VII ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

• National competition for Technological Innovations 186
• Heritage India Quiz - 2005-2006 188
• CBSE - Intel Science Quiz - 2005-2006 190
• Regional level CBSE Intel Science Exhibition 193

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