1. Could you kindly give the website address to download model question papers for Class IX?
Sreedevi P.M.,
Class IX, Chinmaya Vidyalaya,
Kolazhy, Thrissur.
A. The sample question papers for Class IX are not uploaded on the Board’s website. The course structure for the first and second terms for the subjects of Classes IX and X for 2015-16 are given in the Secondary Curriculum document uploaded on the CBSE academic website. The Question Paper Design applicable for a subject for 2015-16 is also mentioned in the same document.
2. Will CBSE give us only the CGPA or also the marks scored by us out of 90 in the final examination?
Vinitha Kumaran,
Class X, The PSBB Millennium School,
Coimbatore.
A. The grades and grade points as per the grading system applicable, are given for a particular subject along with CGPA, that is the average of grade points obtained in all subjects, excluding the sixth additional subject as per the scheme of studies.
3. Why does the CBSE prefer computerised correction instead of manual correction?
Sohail,
Class X, KCP Siddhartha School,
Vijayawada.
A. Wherever computerisation is initiated, it is done for accuracy, better time-management and better documentation.
4. According to the scheme of examination and pass criteria, what is the minimum pass mark for mathematics this year (2016)? The official link (http://www.cbse.nic.in/examin~1/scheme06ex.htm) is not very clear.
Sukeshni,
Class XII, Demonstration Multipurpose School,
Mysuru.
A. The minimum score for passing a subject is 33 per cent and the same is applicable for mathematics.
5. Why was Problem Solving Assessment cancelled for 2015-16?
Saurav Yadav,
Class IX, Oxford Senior Secondary School,
New Delhi.
A. As a policy decision, the conduct of Problem Solving Assessment was done away with effect from 2015-16.
6. Why is there a need for Assessment of Speaking and Listening (ASL)?
M. Keerthi Varshini,
Class IX, Bharani Vidhyalaya,
Karur.
Speaking and listening are essential life skills which enhance a student’s self-esteem. These skills were already assessed in co-scholastic areas as well as in formative assessment of English. By including assessment of these skills in Summative Assessment/Annual Exam in all the courses of the English language (Classes IX to XI), emphasis is laid on their teaching and students acquiring proficiency in them. The courses for English where ASL is applicable are Communicative English (Classes IX and X), Language and Literature Course (Classes IX and X), English Elective CBSE (Class XI) and English Core (Class XI).
