7. Exams and Policies for QSP - Detailed Procedure.pptx

Exams and Policies

1. Dr. M.K. Tamil Selvi , HOD/Mathematics February 9, 2025 EXAMS and POLICIES

2. Outline Internal Marks – Validation by HOD Industrial Visit Scheduling - Avoid scheduling during CAT exam. Disciplinary Actions - Standardizing disciplinary actions

3. EXAMS CAT I, CAT II, MODEL Exam each semester. Regular Attendance -Eligibility for Exam Importance - Ensures academic progress EXAMS and POLICIES

4. EXAMS and POLICIES EXISTING POLICIES Coaching given before exam. Remedial Classes and Re-Test for failures and Absentees Progress report sent to the parents Absence /failed in more than 3 subjects, parent meet CA and HOD.

5. Proposed Suggestions Separate Test for Part A Questions Conduct a separate test for Part A questions  one week before the CAT . Schedule the test within the department for convenience. Allocate  20 marks  from this test to the internal assessment.

6. Proposed Suggestions Streamlining CAT Questions Reduce the number of questions in CATs to focus on key topics. Targeted coaching to students on these specific questions. Standardized rubric for internal marks. Actual internal marks to be awarded

7. Benefits of Streamlined CATs Good score and confidence building Simplifies the process of uploading marks to the website. Reduces student stress Ensures better preparation and performance in both Part A and CATs. Streamlines the evaluation process for faculty.

8. Internal Marks Exam Preparation Significance brought to students via class advisors, subject handlers F ocus on subject keywords (Must be mentioned in the assignments, Internal Assessment) Slow learners - repeated questions given to attain minimum pass percentage . 8

9. Internal Marks - Validation Conduct post-exam discussions in class HODs validate internal marks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and fairness. Clear, actionable strategies for remedial measures. Uniform standards to maintain consistency across all departments.

10. Internal Marks - Proposal Marks Scheme (100) CAT/Retest – 60 Slip Test (Part A) – 20 Assignment - 10 Attendance - 10

11. Arrear Management Preparation of arrear lists Proactive steps to ensure arrears are cleared

12. Internal Marks -Motivation Existing Reward System for Toppers - CATs and Model Exams Certificates and medals for top performers -University Exams Proposal Fee waivers (full or partial) for University rank holders. Granting of extra credits or free training opportunities.

13. Internal Marks -Motivation Appreciation for Departments -Existing Recognition of HOD and faculty members of departments producing University rank holders. Rank Board - Suggestion Rank Board in college entrance for displaying names of rank holders. Motivate by showcasing academic excellence.

14. Industrial Visit Scheduling IV as a key component in academic calendar. Alignment with relevant subjects to enhance practical learning. Challenges in Scheduling Industrial Visits Approval received late, disrupting planned schedules.

15. Industrial Visit Scheduling Proposed Solutions Early Planning Advance submission of requests. Flexible Scheduling Buffer periods in the academic calendar Collaboration with Industries Long-term relationship building with industries. Backup Plans Alternative activities or virtual industrial tours

16. Disciplinary Actions Disruption in class Class disruptions must be reported to the HOD HOD bars them Apology letter Parent Notification Record Maintenance in student’s service

17. Disciplinary Actions Malpractice in IA Invigilator reports to the exam cell incharge Notification to Principal Apology letter and Parent Notification Action by Principal

18. Disciplinary Actions Sensitizing students and Parents in orientation program. Award Internal marks according to the assessment performance.

19. Disciplinary Actions   HODs can guide staff in addressing classroom disruptions. Standardized norms for behavioural issues to be in practice. Small disciplinary actions can be handled by faculties individually. Clear rules to be created for classroom behavior. Disciplinary committee led by HODs to be set up. Record of disciplinary actions for transparency has to be maintained