Exam Policy

Classes VI – IX

1. The total marks in each subject will be 100 which includes 80 Marks of Annual written Exam & 20 Marks of Internal Assessment. The Internal Assessment includes 10 Marks of periodic tests (which is Best of any 2 Periodic test i.e. Pre Mid term, Mid term & Post Mid term), 5 Marks for Notebook submission & 5 Marks for subject enrichment activities.
2. Securing 33% Marks separately in Annual Exam of 80 Marks & in Internal Assessment of 20 Marks in essential for promotion.
3. During the whole session 3 periodic tests Pre Mid, Mid term & Post Mid term test will be conducted for internal Assessment.
4. Periodic Tests (05 marks): As earlier, these would be restricted to 3 in each subject in an academic year and the average of best 2 would be taken for final submission of marks. These tests tend to follow a pattern, which is quite similar to the final end of course examination and have a gradually increasing portion of content. Hence, they also tend to prepare students for Annual exams in a more confident manner.
5. Subject Enrichment (5 Marks) of Internal Assessment in each subject will also be given on the basis of subject enrichment.
6. Portfolio (5 Marks) The creation of portfolios are suggested to broaden the scope of learning and achieve diverse curriculum outcomes by examining a range of evidence of student performances being assessed.
7. Multiple Assessment (05 marks): Multiple assessment strategies relevant to particular learning outcomes are advised over the period of curriculum transaction will be finally added as Internal Assessment. Thus the total of Internal Assessment will be of 20 Marks.
8. Securing 33% which is 7½ out of 20 Marks in Internal Assessment is must for promotion.
A. Annual Exam
1. Written Examination in all the subjects will be conducted for 80 marks. Scoring 33% marks which is 27 marks out of 80 is a must for students for passing. This will cover 100% syllabus in every subject.
2. The marks scored in Annual Exam of 80 marks in each subject will be finally converted in to grade on percentile basis. There is 9 point grading system which is as follows :
A-1 : Top 1/8th of the passed candidates
A-2 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
B-1 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
B-2 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
C-1 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
C-2 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
D-1 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
D-2 : Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
E : Failed candidates
10. To pass the examination, a candidate must obtain at least Grade D-2 in all subjects of written exam.
B. Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
20 Marks of Internal Assessment included Periodic Tests (5 marks) Multiple Assessment (5 marks), Portfolio (5 Marks) & subject enrichment (5 marks)
(I) Periodic Test (5 marks):
(a) The school will conduct three periodic written tests in the entire academic year and the average of the best two will be taken. However for gradient learning, three tests will be held as one being the mid-term test and other two being pre mid and post mid-term with portion of syllabus cumulatively covered. The gradually increasing portion of contents will prepare students acquire confidence for appearing in the Board examination with 100% syllabus. The school will take the average of the best two tests for final calculation from Pre Mid Term, Mid Term (Half Yearly) and Post Mid Term test.
(b) The school will conduct Pre Mid term test of 40 marks, covering 25% syllabus, Mid term i.e. Half Yearly Exam of 80 Marks which will cover 50% of syllabus & Post Mid term test which will be of 40 Marks covering 75% of syllabus. Average of any best two from all these periodic test viz. Pre Mid term, Mid term & Post Mid term test will be finally converted to 5 Marks in each subject.
(c) Max. marks & syllabus content of periodic test will not be taken into consideration Total Marks of any of these tests will be finally given weightage of 5 marks only, which means that 40 marks of Pre Mid term, 80 Marks of Half Yearly/Mid term & 40 Marks of Post Mid term will be calculated for 5 Marks weightage only. Thus 5 marks weightage will be for all Periodic tests (Pre Mid term, Post Mid term, Mid term).
(ii) Multiple Assessment (5 marks):
Multiple assessment strategies relevant to particular learning outcomes are advised over the period of curriculum transaction will be finally added as Internal Assessment. Thus the total of Internal Assessment will be of 20 Marks.
(iii) Portfolio (5 Marks) The creation of portfolios is suggested to broaden the scope of learning and achieve diverse curriculum outcomes by examining a range of evidence of student performances being assessed.
(iv) Subject Enrichment Activities (5 marks):
The subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development will be conducted in the form of oral/practical on project works. These activities are to be recorded internally by respective subject teachers.
For Languages (Hindi, English & Sanskrit) : Activities conducted for subject enrichment in languages will aim at equipping the learner to develop effective speaking and listening skills (ASL).
For Mathematics: The laboratory activities and projects will be given by the teacher as per CBSE/NCERT syllabus.
For Science: The listed practical works / activities will be carried out as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum.
For Social Science: Map and project work will be undertaken as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum.
D. Additional Subjects :
IT/AI is considered as 6th Subject or Additional Subject. This subject includes Practical of 50 marks & theory exam of 50 marks. Securing 33% separately in Practical & theory is must for promotion. This will also include 100% syllabus coverage in Annual Exam & 3 periodic test will be conducted in this subject.
2. Co. Scholastic Activities:
The co-curricular activities on which students will be assessed on 5 point grading system are
(a) Work Education
(b) Arts Education.
(c) Health & Physical Education (Any two to be assessed)
* Sports/Indigenous sports
* Gymnastics
* Yoga
* First Aid
* Gardening/Shramdaan
These will be graded ‘on a 5-point grading scale (A to E) and will have no descriptive indicators. However no upscaling of grades will be done.
3. Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour, Values) :
Discipline significantly impacts in shaping career and it helps build character. Sincerity, good behaviour and values develop strength and foster unity and co-operation. Therefore, the element of discipline has been introduced in school. Class teacher will be responsible for grading the students on a Five-point scale (A to E).