FAQ : On `Problem Solving Assessment’ (PSA)

1. Will `Problem Solving Assessment’ be a part of FA4?

Ans: Yes, the `Problem Solving Assessment’ will be counted towards FA-4 which is 10% of total assessments of Class IX. This assessment will also be carried forward towards the FA-4 in Class X. This score will be reflected in one Language (English or Hindi), Mathematics, Science and Social Science w.e.f  the session 2012-2013 for Class IX and 2013 – 14 for Class X. The same score will be reflected in FA-4 for  class IX and Class X.

2. Will the Question paper for PSA for classes IX and XI be sent by the Board?

Ans: Yes, the Question Paper containing OMR Answer  Sheet will be provided by the Board.

3. Can we conduct any other tests /assignments/projects etc. for FA4 in class IX?

Ans: Yes, you may conduct activities but such activities will not be counted towards FA4 in the subjects mentioned at upto Sl. No.1 above. Schools may club such tasks in FA3.

4. The student has to opt for one language for PSA  (English/Hindi). Does this mean that the FA4 score of second language in class IX to be submitted by the school? Will there be one set of Question paper in PSA or questions in PSA will be asked for separate section of language?

Ans:     1. The PSA score will be reflected in the opted language. Regarding second language, the FA 4 score will be provided by the school.
            2.  PSA will comprise one question paper with following domains:
• Qualitative
• Quantitative
• Language conventions

5. Suppose a student has scored 40 marks out of 60 in PSA of class IX then those 40 marks will taken in all subjects like ENGLISH, HINDI, MATHS, SC,SSC.

Ans: The Problem Solving Assessment in class IX will comprise of a Question Paper of 90 marks having 60 Multiple Choice Questions. If a student gets 40 out of 90, then its 10% i.e., 4.4 will be reflected in one language (English or Hindi), Mathematics, Science and Social Science.