Continuous and comprehensive............

Continuous and comprehensive evaluation

1. EXAMINATION REFORMSEXAMINATION REFORMS
ANDAND
CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE
EVALUATIONEVALUATION
A CBSE INITIATIVEA CBSE INITIATIVE

2. ““We’re drowning in We’re drowning in
informationinformation
and and
starving for knowledge.”starving for knowledge.”
-Ratherford D. Rogers-Ratherford D. Rogers

3. What is ‘Continuous & Comprehensive What is ‘Continuous & Comprehensive
Evaluation?Evaluation?
CCE refers to a system of school-based CCE refers to a system of school-based
evaluation of students that covers all evaluation of students that covers all
aspects of students development.aspects of students development.
It is a developmental process of It is a developmental process of
assessment which emphasizes on two assessment which emphasizes on two
fold objectives. These objectives are:fold objectives. These objectives are:
1.1.Continuity in evaluationContinuity in evaluation
2.2.Assessment of broad based learningAssessment of broad based learning
3.3.Behavioral outcomes on the other.Behavioral outcomes on the other.

4. External ExaminationsExternal Examinations
‘‘are largely inappropriate for the knowledge society of the 21st are largely inappropriate for the knowledge society of the 21st
century and its need for innovative problem solvers‘century and its need for innovative problem solvers‘
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Evaluation of Scholastic learning only on marks.Evaluation of Scholastic learning only on marks.
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Ability of child not evaluated.Ability of child not evaluated.

Limited Techniques of Evaluation do not identify Limited Techniques of Evaluation do not identify
learner’s level of attainment.learner’s level of attainment.

Resulting in Pass/Fail.Resulting in Pass/Fail.

Causing frustration and humiliation .Causing frustration and humiliation .
WHY CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE WHY CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE
EVALUATION ?EVALUATION ?

5. FEATURES OF CCEFEATURES OF CCE
Continuous Continuous

ContinualContinual—from the beginning and —from the beginning and
during the instructional processduring the instructional process

PeriodicityPeriodicity—frequency /term—frequency /term

6. Comprehensive
• Scholastic - Subject specific areas.
• Co-Scholastic - Life skills, attitudes &
values and other co curricular activities
• Includes a variety of tools and techniques
for assessment of the learners.

7. PLACE OF ASSESSMENT IN THE
CURRICULUM

8. CCECCE
CONTINUOUS COMPREHENSIVE
GROWTH DEVELOPMENT SCHOLASTIC CO-SCHOLASTIC
SELF EVALUATION
FEEDBACK
RETESTING
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
DIAGNOSIS
REGULARITY

9. Scholastic
•Academic
•Work experience
•Physical and Health Education
•Art Education
Co Scholastic
•Life Skills
•Attitudes and Values
•Participation and Achievement
•Outdoor Activities

10. CLASS IXCLASS IX

Academic year will have 2 terms -Academic year will have 2 terms -

FIRST TERM :FIRST TERM :
April to September 2009April to September 2009
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SECOND TERM:SECOND TERM:
October to March 2010 October to March 2010

11. 
Assessment which is carried throughout the yearAssessment which is carried throughout the year
by the teacher formally and informally by the teacher formally and informally

It is diagnostic and remedialIt is diagnostic and remedial
ScholasticScholastic EvaluationEvaluation

End of term or end of the year examsEnd of term or end of the year exams

Feedback on learning (assessment of Feedback on learning (assessment of
learning) to teacher and parentslearning) to teacher and parents
Summative Assessment:
Formative Assessment:

12. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (FA)
Will comprise of :
Class work
Homework
Oral questions
Quizzes
Projects
Assignments/Tests

13. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT(SA)
• Curriculum and syllabus as circulated by the
board
• Question papers to be prepared by schools as
per the CBSE format and have to be only from
the Question Bank on the CBSE website.
• Exam to be conducted by schools
• Evaluation of Answer scripts will be done with
in the school.
Will be Term End Examination:

14. GRADING SCALE
FOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT
Assessment areas:
Part 1 A : Scholastic 9
Part 1 B : Scholastic 5
Part 2 : Co-Scholastic
Part 2 A : Life Skills 5
Part 2 B : Attitudes & Values 3
Part 3 : Co-Scholastic
Part 3 A: Co-curricular Activities 3
Part 3 B :Health & Physical Education 3
GRADING SCALE
(Point)

15. GRADING SYSTEM for GRADING SYSTEM for
SCHOLASTIC -ASCHOLASTIC -A
MARKS GRADE GRADE POINTMARKS GRADE GRADE POINT
91—100 A1 1091—100 A1 10
81—90 A2 981—90 A2 9
71—80 B1 871—80 B1 8
61—70 B2 761—70 B2 7
51—60 C1 651—60 C1 6
41—50 C2 541—50 C2 5
33—40 D 433—40 D 4
21—32 E1 ----21—32 E1 ----
20 & below E2 ---- 20 & below E2 ----

16. GRADESGRADES
Work Experience (Scholastic I B) Work Experience (Scholastic I B)
Art Education (Scholastic I B) Art Education (Scholastic I B)
Physical Education (Scholastic I B) Physical Education (Scholastic I B)
Life skills (Co-Scholastic 2 A) Life skills (Co-Scholastic 2 A)
GRADE GRADE
A+ A+

A A
B+ B+
B B
C C

17. GRADES GRADES

(2 B) Attitudes & Values (2 B) Attitudes & Values
(3 A) Participation & Achievement(3 A) Participation & Achievement
(3 B) Health & Physical Education (3 B) Health & Physical Education
GRADEGRADE
A+ A+
A A

B B

18. ART EDUCATIONART EDUCATION
INDICATORSINDICATORS
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Innovative and creative approach Innovative and creative approach
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Exhibits aesthetic sensibilitiesExhibits aesthetic sensibilities
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Observation skillsObservation skills
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Interpretation and originalityInterpretation and originality

Correlation with real lifeCorrelation with real life

Willingness to experiment with Willingness to experiment with
different art modes/ mediumsdifferent art modes/ mediums

Appreciate work of peersAppreciate work of peers

Awareness and appreciation of works Awareness and appreciation of works
of artistsof artists
OBSERVATION
PORTFOLIO
VIDEOS
NARRATIVE
RECORDS
CHECKLIST

19. THINKING SKILLS
Student demonstrates the ability to:
Be original, flexible and imaginative.
•Raise question, identify and analyze problems.
•Implement a well thought out decision
and take responsibility.
•Generate new ideas with fluency.
•Elaborate / build on new ideas.
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skillA
Some indicators in a skillB+
Few indicators in a skill B

Very few indicators in a skill C

INDICATORS :INDICATORS :

20. SOCIAL
Student demonstrates the ability to:
Identify, verbalize and respond effectively to other’s emotions in an
empathetic manner.
• Get along well with others .
•Take criticism positively.
•Listen actively.
•Communicate using appropriate words, intonation and body
language.
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skillA
Some indicators in a skillB+
Few indicators in a skill B

Very few indicators in a skill C


INDICATORS :INDICATORS :

21. EMOTIONAL
Student demonstrates the ability to:
•Identify own strength and weakness.
• Be comfortable with self .
and overcome weakness for positive self – concept.
•Identify causes and effects of stress on oneself.
•Develop and use multi-faceted strategies to deal with stress.
•Express and respond to emotions with an awareness of the
consequences.
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skillA
Some indicators in a skillB+
Few indicators in a skill B

Very few indicators in a skill C

INDICATORS :INDICATORS :

22. 
Understands the need for rules.Understands the need for rules.
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Honest and ethical.Honest and ethical.

Respects diversity (culture, opinions, beliefs, abilities).Respects diversity (culture, opinions, beliefs, abilities).

Displays commitment.Displays commitment.
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Works efficiently, respecting time, his/her own and others’.Works efficiently, respecting time, his/her own and others’.

Displays a positive attitude towards Displays a positive attitude towards
peers, adults and community.peers, adults and community.

Displays spirit of citizenship.Displays spirit of citizenship.
VALUE SYSTEMS
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skill A
Some indicators in a skill B

INDICATORSINDICATORS : :

23. 
Shares a healthy rapport with peers.Shares a healthy rapport with peers.

Is able to interact and communicate effectively.Is able to interact and communicate effectively.

Receptive to ideas and opinions of others in a group.Receptive to ideas and opinions of others in a group.

Sensitive to differences among peers in – ability, Sensitive to differences among peers in – ability,
religious beliefs, gender, culture etc.religious beliefs, gender, culture etc.

Is kind and helpful.Is kind and helpful.

Able to inspire members of the class or peer group. Able to inspire members of the class or peer group.
TOWARDS SCHOOL MATES
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skill A
Some indicators in a skill B

INDICATORSINDICATORS : :

24. 
Is punctual and regular in attending school.Is punctual and regular in attending school.

Participates and volunteers often for school programmes.Participates and volunteers often for school programmes.

Delivers a job assigned effectively and responsibly.Delivers a job assigned effectively and responsibly.
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Displays a healthy school spirit.Displays a healthy school spirit.

Displays leadership skills.Displays leadership skills.

Inspires others to participate in Inspires others to participate in
school programmes.school programmes.
TOWARDS SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skill A
Some indicators in a skill B

INDICATORS :INDICATORS :

25. 
Respects school property.Respects school property.

Is environmentally sensitive.Is environmentally sensitive.

Participates in activities relating to care for the Participates in activities relating to care for the
environment.environment.

Takes the initiative and plans activities directed towards the Takes the initiative and plans activities directed towards the
betterment of the environment.betterment of the environment.
TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skill A
Some indicators in a skill B

INDICATORSINDICATORS : :

26. PART-3 CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS
PARTICIPATION ACHIEVEMENT
Literary and Creative skills
Scientific skills
Clubs (Eco, Health and Wellness and others)
PART 3–
CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS
Aesthetic Skills and Performing Arts

27. COMMON INDICATORS :COMMON INDICATORS :

Participates actively in school / Inter School / State / National / Participates actively in school / Inter School / State / National /
International levels.International levels.

Takes initiative to plan and organize events.Takes initiative to plan and organize events.

Reads and shows a high degree of Reads and shows a high degree of
awareness.awareness.

Shows good collaborative skills .Shows good collaborative skills .

Is able to inspire others.Is able to inspire others.
PARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENTPARTICIPATION AND ACHIEVEMENT

28. 
Is a keen observer and makes mature deductions.Is a keen observer and makes mature deductions.

Displays good experimental skills and a practical Displays good experimental skills and a practical
knowledge of various everyday phenomena.knowledge of various everyday phenomena.

Is able to apply Science in everyday Is able to apply Science in everyday
context eg; Setting the stage lights context eg; Setting the stage lights
for the school play.for the school play.

Displays a scientific temperament.Displays a scientific temperament.
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
Science Club, Projects, Maths Club, Science Quiz, Science Club, Projects, Maths Club, Science Quiz,
Science Exhibition, Olympiads Science Exhibition, Olympiads
INDICATORSINDICATORS : :

29. INDICATORSINDICATORS

Reads and shows a high degree of awareness.Reads and shows a high degree of awareness.

Is able to appreciate well written/spoken pieces in all genres Is able to appreciate well written/spoken pieces in all genres
(prose, poetry, plays).(prose, poetry, plays).

Is able to explain why they enjoy a particular piece.Is able to explain why they enjoy a particular piece.

Is able to express ideas/opinions creatively in different forms.Is able to express ideas/opinions creatively in different forms.

Displays originality of ideas and opinions.Displays originality of ideas and opinions.
LITERARY AND CREATIVE SKILLS
Most indicators in a skill A+
Many indicators in a skill A
Some indicators in a skill B

Debate, Declamation, Creative Writing, Recitation, Drawing,Debate, Declamation, Creative Writing, Recitation, Drawing,
Poster – Making, Slogan Writing, Theatre Poster – Making, Slogan Writing, Theatre

30. 
Is able to appreciate well written/ spoken pieces in all genres Is able to appreciate well written/ spoken pieces in all genres
(prose, poetry, plays) and all languages.(prose, poetry, plays) and all languages.

Is able to explain why he/she enjoy a particular piece.Is able to explain why he/she enjoy a particular piece.

Shows a keen interest and an aptitude towards a particular art Shows a keen interest and an aptitude towards a particular art
form.form.

Is able to apply skills to performances/art forms.Is able to apply skills to performances/art forms.

Displays creative expression and a good presentation piece.Displays creative expression and a good presentation piece.
AESTHETIC SKILLS AND PERFORMING ARTS
Music (Vocal, Instrumental), Dance, Drama, Craft, Music (Vocal, Instrumental), Dance, Drama, Craft,
Sculpture, Puppetry, Folk art Sculpture, Puppetry, Folk art
INDICATORSINDICATORS : :

31. Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education
NCC/NSS/Scouting and Guiding
Swimming
Gymnastics
Yoga
First aid
Gardening

32. COMMON INDICATORS

Displays an innate talent in particular sport.Displays an innate talent in particular sport.

Demonstrates Physical qualities needed Endurance , Strength, Speed, Demonstrates Physical qualities needed Endurance , Strength, Speed,
Flexibility and stamina.Flexibility and stamina.

Shows good hand-eye coordination.Shows good hand-eye coordination.

Demonstrates an analytic aptitude required and reacts appropriately to Demonstrates an analytic aptitude required and reacts appropriately to
strategic situations. strategic situations.

Demonstrates sportsmanship.Demonstrates sportsmanship.

Displays a healthy team and school spirit.Displays a healthy team and school spirit.

Discipline for practice. Discipline for practice.

Has undergone training and coaching.Has undergone training and coaching.

Has represented a team in school interschool / national/ international Has represented a team in school interschool / national/ international
level. level.
Part-3 Group B Health and Physical Education

33. Operational Modalities 1 Operational Modalities 1

Grades on a Grades on a 9 point scale9 point scale will be awarded. will be awarded.

Performance will be assessed using conventional numerical Performance will be assessed using conventional numerical
marking and same will be converted into grades.marking and same will be converted into grades.

The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject wise performance i.e. The CBSE will issue a statement of Subject wise performance i.e.
Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) for class X students studying in secondary Grade Sheet (NO MARKS) for class X students studying in secondary
schoolsschools

In case a student leaves the CBSE system In case a student leaves the CBSE system after having completedafter having completed
the Final Formative and Summative the Final Formative and Summative Assessments in the schoolAssessments in the school he / he /
she will be allowed to appear for the Boards (pen paper / online) she will be allowed to appear for the Boards (pen paper / online)
EXTERNAL EXAMINATION.EXTERNAL EXAMINATION.

Further, for those students who wish to assess themselves, after Further, for those students who wish to assess themselves, after
having given the final Summative Assessment in the school, an ON having given the final Summative Assessment in the school, an ON
DEMAND PROFICIENCY TEST is available online which is different DEMAND PROFICIENCY TEST is available online which is different
from the EXTERNAL EXAMINATION conducted by the board.from the EXTERNAL EXAMINATION conducted by the board.

34. 
The CCE card will apply throughout the CBSE schools in the The CCE card will apply throughout the CBSE schools in the
country for admission to class XI. In addition, schools can have country for admission to class XI. In addition, schools can have
their own criteria.their own criteria.

Students will only be promoted on the basis of both Formative Students will only be promoted on the basis of both Formative
and Summative Assessments, both of which are mandatory.and Summative Assessments, both of which are mandatory.

Percentile Rank will be given on demand by the CBSE for the Percentile Rank will be given on demand by the CBSE for the
students who appear in the External examination conducted students who appear in the External examination conducted
by the Board .by the Board .

Operational Modalities 2Operational Modalities 2

35. EXAMS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARDEXAMS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD

External Examination conducted by CBSE for External Examination conducted by CBSE for
SECONDARY SCHOOLSSECONDARY SCHOOLS only. only.

On Demand Pen paper/ Online Exam for students On Demand Pen paper/ Online Exam for students
who have completed their Formative and who have completed their Formative and
Summative assessment in Summative assessment in SENIOR SECONDARY SENIOR SECONDARY
SCHOOLS. SCHOOLS. This is This is OptionalOptional for the purpose of: for the purpose of:

Change of Board.Change of Board.

Parents Transfer. Parents Transfer.

On Demand( pen and paper/ Online) Proficiency On Demand( pen and paper/ Online) Proficiency
Test for self assessment is also Test for self assessment is also OptionalOptional. .

36. CBSE HELPLINECBSE HELPLINE

The various issued raised and their solutions The various issued raised and their solutions
will be available in the form of F.A.Q’s.will be available in the form of F.A.Q’s.

Further clarification can be sought on CBSE Further clarification can be sought on CBSE
website website www.cbse.nic.inwww.cbse.nic.in on the “Interact with on the “Interact with
Chairman on Class X Board Examination” .Chairman on Class X Board Examination” .

Comprehensive guidelines of various aspect Comprehensive guidelines of various aspect
of CCE will be available in the Teacher’s of CCE will be available in the Teacher’s
Manual which will also be posted on the CBSE Manual which will also be posted on the CBSE
website.website.