Examination

REPORT CARD DETAILS

  As we follow the NCERT syllabus in the lower and upper primary stage, uniformity in the assessment structure, examination and issue of report cards is followed from class III to VIII. The detail components of the scheme are mentioned below for easy understanding and implementation.

Scholastic Area

  The assessment structure and examination for classes III to VIII have been prepared in view of the provisions of RTE-Act 2009 and comprises of two terms i.e. Term-1 and 2 as explained below:

Subjects TERM-1 (100 marks) (1st half of the session) 20 marks Periodic Assessment + 80 marks for Half Yearly Exam TERM-2 (100 marks) (2nd half of the session) 20 marks Periodic Assessment + 80 marks for Yearly Exam
Language -1 PA 20 marks Half Yearly Exam PA 20 marks Yearly Exam
Language -2 PeriodicTest 10 marks with syllabus covered till announcement of test dates by school


• Note Book Submission 5 marks at termend


Sub Enrichment 5 marks at termend
Written exam for 80 marks with syllabus covered till announcement of Half Yearly exam dates by school Periodic Test

• 10 marks with syllabus covered till announcement of test dates by school

• Note Book submission 5 marks at termend

• Sub Enrichment 5 marks at termend
Written exam for 80 marks with syllabus coverage as below: Class VI: 10% of 1st term covering significant topics + entire syllabus of 2nd term Class VII: 20% of 1st term covering significant topics + entire syllabus of 2nd term Class VIII: 30% of 1st term covering significant topics
Language -3
Mathematics
Language -1
Science
Social Science
Any other Subjects

Subject Enrichment Activities :

  These are subject-specific activities aimed at enhancing the understanding and skills of the students. These activities are carried out throughout the term, however, they should be evaluated at the term-end.

Languages :

  Aimed at equipping the learners to develop effective listening and speaking skills. The language teachers devise their own methods and parameters for assessment of the languages.

Mathematics :

  Students are selected according to their performance in mathematics

Science :

  Practical work and activities in Science are undertaken as suggested by the NCERT Syllabus and Text Books.

Social Science :

  Map or the project work may be undertaken as suggested by the NCERT Syllabus and Text Book.


Grading Scale for Scholastic Areas (Classes III-VIII) (School will award grades as per the following grading scale)
MARKS RANGE GRADE GRADE POINT
91 – 100 A1 10.0
81 – 90 A2 9.0
71 – 80 B1 8.0
61 – 70 B2 7.0
51 – 60 C1 6.0
41 – 50 C2 5.0
33 – 40 D 4.0
21 – 32 E1 3.0
0 – 20 E2 (Needs improvement) 2.0

Co-Scholastic Activities (Classes VI-VIII) :

  For the holistic development of the student, co-curricular activities in the following areas are carried out by the teachers and will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair).The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork be the generic criteria for grading in the following co-scholastic activities:

  • a) Work Education - Work Education refers to skill-based activities resulting in goods or services useful to the community
  • b) Art Education (Visual & Performing Art)
  • c) Health and Physical Education (Sports/Martial Arts/Yoga/NCC etc.)

Discipline (Classes VI-VIII) :

  The students will also be assessed for the discipline which will be based on the factors like attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation and others. Grading on Discipline will be done term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair)

EXAMINATION PATTERN
KG SECTION
  • 2 Semesters in terms of grades.
I – VIII Classes
  • 2 Assessment within class hours
  • 2 Semester examinations
IX and above Classes
  • Review test within class
  • 4 Revision examinations
  • Students should not absent themselves for any test & examination.
  • Students must submit “No dues” form before collecting Hall ticket.
EXAMINATION RULES
  • Students with a minimum attendance of 80% alone are permitted to take up the Terminal Examination.
  • Students with Fee Arrears will not be permitted to take up the Terminal Examinations.
ASSESSMENT FOR CLASS I & III
  • The assessment for class I II & III consists of three evaluations. The evaluations include Activity test and cycle test (Paper & Pen test) for all subjects.
MODIFIED ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE FOR CLASS IV – VIII
  • To increase the confidence in the students to start preparing for class X Board examination when they join the upper primary stage in class VI, the CBSE has decided to implement the uniform system of assessment, examination pattern for classes VI to VIII. This would prepare the students to cover the whole syllabus of the academic year and face the challenge of class X board examination, and would thus, ensure the quality of education.
  • As per the direction of CBSE, following is the assessment pattern for classes IV – VIII.
Subject Enrichment Activity (as per specification for each subject)
  • English and Language – Assessment of speaking and Listening skills
  • Mathematics – Math lab work
  • Science – Science lab work
  • Social Science – Map or Project work
CO – SCHOLASTIC AREAS:
  • Assessed twice a year – September, February
  • Work Education – Computer Science – Theory (10) + Practical (10)
  • Art Education (Visual & Performing Art) – Creativity (10) + Presentation (10)
  • Health and Physical Education – Sport participation (10) + Fitness activity (10)
  • Discipline – Attendance (5) + Sincerity (5) + Behavior (5) + Values (5)
MODIFIED ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE FOR CLASSES IX & X
HIGHLIGHTS :
  • No school based exam for class X; No CCE
  • Board exam for class X with 100% syllabus
  • Board exam results will have both marks and grades; schools to give only Internal Assessment marks
  • The final exal will have the full year’s portions for class IX & X
Subject Enrichment Activity (as per specification for each subject)
  • English and Language – Assessment of speaking and Listening skills
  • Mathematics – Math lab work
  • Science – Science lab work
  • Social Science – Map or Project work
CO – SCHOLASTIC AREAS
  • Assessed twice a year – September, February
  • Work Education – Computer Science – Theory (10) + Practical (10)
  • Art Education (Visual & Performing Art) – Creativity (10) + Presentation (10)
  • Health and Physical Education – Sport participation (10) + Fitness activity (10)
  • Discipline – Attendance (5) + Sincerity (5) + Behavior (5) + Values (5)
CONTACT
  •   The Vikasa School
  • Door No: 7/400-2,
  • Servaikaranmadam,
  • Sawyerpuram,
  • Tuticorin - 628 251,
  • Tamil Nadu, India.
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  •    info@thevikasa.edu.in