CBSE ask Class X students to ‘interact with chairman’

There are many apprehensions as well as queries among students and parents regarding the new grading system to be introduced at class Twitter Facebook Share Email Print Save Comment X level from the next year’s CBSE board exam. To quell their fears and address their concerns, the CBSE has decided to answer all questions through a students utility medium - ‘Interact with chairman’-on its website.

The foremost concern of parents is whether the removal of board examination would reduce tension and help kids become strong competitor. And there are some who fear that such an initiative could be a retrograde step. There are also apprehensions about transparency in assessment of students in co-scholastic areas under the new scheme of CCE (continuous and comprehensive evaluation).

Students want to know how the new system will affect their future prospects, admission to senior classes and preparation for AIEEE, IIT-JEE, AIPMT or other competitive examinations.

The CBSE has clarified that better learning takes place in a supportive and friendly environment than in a “threat situation”. Stating that grading system will provide sounder platform, the board made it clear that there will neither be reduction in syllabus nor dilution in standard of examinations. The question papers designed by the board will be used by schools. The curriculum is being re-organised but not diluted, it states

As far as maintaining transparency during evaluation is concerned, it is stated that marking of answersheets would be done as per a given marking scheme. Formative assessment will be based on two or three different tools and techniques, which will minimise possible favours.

Moreover, the answersheets will be given back to students who can approach the school principal in case of any doubt. As far as assessment in co-scholastic areas is concerned, it will be done by a team of teachers instead of a single educator.

It has also been clarified that the grading system has been introduced only at secondary stage, while admission in colleges or professional institutions is done only after senior secondary stage where direct numerical scores are awarded. However, in case class X marks are required for any entrance exam, the actual marks can also be obtained form the board through a separate request forwarded through the principal of the school.

Courtesy: Times of India