Assessment

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

1. Semesters and Timeline
   • The academic year will have two semesters:
     • Semester I: Tentatively from June to October.
     • Semester II: Tentatively from November to April of the following year.
2. Subject Areas
   • There will be two types of subject areas:
     • Scholastic: Further divided into academic and non-academic areas.
     • Co-Scholastic: Comprising activities.
3. Assessment Basis
   • Assessment in all classes will be based on:
     • Pen-paper tests.
     • Activities and performance.
4. Assessment Types
   • Scholastic Academic Subjects:
     • One Summative Assessment per semester.
     • Monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly assessments in each semester.
   • Assessment Tools:
     • Pen/pencil and paper tests, worksheets.
     • Activities: Projects, assignments, group work, classwork, homework, competitions, orals, quiz, dictation, recitation, dialogue, role play, debate, etc.
5. Marks Distribution
   • Maximum marks per semester: 100.
   • Total marks for the year: 200 (100 per semester).
6. Summative Tests
   • Conducted at the end of each semester.
   • Purely pen/pencil and paper-based.
7. Formative Tests
   • Based on core competencies and minimum learning levels.
   • Conducted anytime by the subject teacher for remediation and improvement.
   • Includes re-tests for improvement.
8. Grading and Reporting
   • Grades:
     • Five-point scale for Classes I to VIII.
     • Ten-point scale for Class IX.
   • Assessments other than mid-term/semester assessments will be scheduled by the subject teacher, and students will be informed in advance.
9. Examination Answer Sheets
   • Answer sheets of all examinations (except final exams) are shown to students in class before results preparation.
   • Parents can review answer sheets during the Open House.

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ASSESSMENT

Scholastic Areas

1. Academic Areas
   • Subject areas under scholastic academic:
     1. Language I
     2. Language II
     3. Language III
     4. Math
     5. Science
     6. Social Science I and II / EVS
2. Non-Academic Areas
   • Subject areas under scholastic non-academic:
     • For STD I-IV:
       1. Craft Education
       2. Art Education
       3. Physical Education
       4. Value Education
       5. General Knowledge
       6. Computer Education
       7. Scouts & Guides
     • For STD V-VII:
       1. Value Education
       2. Work Education
       3. Physical Education
       4. Art Education
       5. ICT
       6. General Knowledge
       7. Music
     • For STD VIII-X:
       1. Art Education
       2. Work Education / Theatre
       3. Physical Education
       4. Environmental Education
       5. Value Education
       6. ICT
       7. General Knowledge

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Co-Scholastic Areas

1. Life Skills
   • Thinking Skills: Self-awareness, problem-solving, decision-making, critical and creative thinking.
   • Social Skills: Interpersonal relationships, effective communication, empathy.
   • Emotional Skills: Managing emotions, dealing with stress.
2. Personal Skills
   • Attitudes: Towards teachers, schoolmates, school programs, environment, and value system.
   • Values:
   • Habits:
3. Activities
   • Participation and achievement in creative and other activities:
     • Literary & Creative Skills: Debate, declamation, creative writing, recitation, essay writing, poster-making, slogan writing, etc.
     • Scientific and ICT Skills: Science Club, projects, Math Club, Science Quiz, Science Exhibition, Olympiads, etc.
     • Visual & Performing Arts: Music (vocal/instrumental), dance, drama, painting, sculpture, puppetry, folk art forms, etc.
     • Organization & Clubs: Eco Club, Health & Wellness Club, Disaster Management Club, AEP and other clubs, leadership skills.
     • Any Other Relevant and Suitable Activity.
4. Health and Physical Activities
   • Sports/indigenous sports (e.g., kho-kho).
   • Guiding.
   • Swimming.
   • Gymnastics.
   • Yoga.
   • Gardening/social service.