CBSE Class 12 boards 2017: Business Studies paper had more value-based questions

CBSE class 12 boards 2017: The BSt paper contained 21 questions with a total weightage of 80 marks which students had to answer in three hours.

CBSE class 12 boards 2017: The more confusing questions were of six marks and had the possibility of more than one answer.
 
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Business Studies (BSt) paper on March 16, 2017. The paper was simple with a few difficult questions, according to commerce students who appeared for the same on Thursday.

The BSt paper contained 21 questions with a total weightage of 80 marks which students had to answer in three hours. There were eight questions of one mark each, five questions of three marks each, six questions of four marks each and three questions of five and six marks.

There were a 2-3 value based and case study questions which required a depth of understanding and knowledge. The more confusing questions were of six marks and had the possibility of more than one answer. This, however, could be answered easily if the students knew the concepts well.

Vaneet Kaur, Business studies teacher from GD Goenka Public School, Greater Noida said, “The paper broke the tradition of rote learning. The questions were not direct and were based more on concept, knowledge and understanding. Students who will give the paper in the years to come should remember to attempt case studies and practice value based questions.”

This year, there is a good chance of scoring well and students are crossing their fingers hoping for papers with similar difficulty levels in all other subjects in the CBSE boards.

Source : By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Published:March 17, 2017 3:38 pm
Link: http://indianexpress.com/

Teens replacing drugs with smartphones?    Matt Richtel |   NYT NEWS SERVICE   Interactive Media Appears To Play To Similar Impulses As Drug Experimentation, Say Scientists    A mid the rise of deadly synthetic drugs and the widening legalisation of marijuana, a curious bright spot has emerged in the youth drug culture: American teenagers are growing less likely to try or regularly use drugs.   The trend has been building for a decade, with no clear understanding as to why .Some experts theorise that antidrug education campaigns have finally taken hold. But researchers are starting to ponder an intriguing question: Are teenagers using drugs less in part because they are constantly stimulated by their computers and phones? The possibility is worth exploring, they say , because use of smartphones has exploded over the same period that drug use has declined. This correlation does not mean that one phenomenon is causing the other, but scientists say interactive media appears to play to similar impulses as drug experimentation. Or it might be that gadgets simply absorb a lot of time that could be used for other pursuits, including partying. National Institute on Drug Abuse's survey , “Monitoring the Future,“ found that past-year use of illicit drugs other than marijuana was at the lowest level in the 40-year history of the project for eighth, 10th and 12th graders. Use of marijuana is down over the past decade for eighth and 10th graders even as social acceptability is up, the study found. Though mar ijuana use has risen among 12th graders, the use of cocaine, hallucinogens, ecstasy and crack are all down. Even as heroin use has become an epidemic among adults in some communities, it has fallen among high schoolers over the past decade, the study found. NIDA's director Dr. Nora Volkow said this period was also notable because declining use patterns were cutting across groups -“boys and girls, public and private school, not driven by one particular demographic,“ she said. Dr. Volkow described interactive media as “an alternative reinforcer“ to drugs, adding that “teens can get literally high when playing these games.“ However, while drug use has fallen among youths ages 12 to 17, it hasn't declined among college students, said Dr. Sion Kim Harris, codirector of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Boston Children's Hospital. Explanations aside, researchers unanimously expressed hope that the trends would persist. Researchers say phones and social media serve a primitive need for connection. “People are carrying around a portable dopamine pump, and kids have basically been carrying it around for the last 10 years,“ said a researcher. In 2015, 4.2% teenagers aged 12 to 17 reported smoking a cigarette in the last month, down from 10.8% in 2005, according to a survey. At the same time, gadgets are readily consuming a growing portion of young people's time.

 

Source : The Times of India  | Mar 17 2017  | (Navi Mumbai)

FROM NEXT YEAR, SINGLE ENTRANCE EXAM FOR ENGINEERING COLLEGES

THE SINGLE TEST WILL BE ALONG THE LINES OF NEET, AN ALL­INDIA TEST LAUNCHED IN 2016 FOR ENTRY TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES

NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will conduct a single entrance exam for admissions to all engineering colleges in India from next year. The move will put an end to multiple tests conducted by central agencies, state governments and private bodies. According to officials, the single entrance exam for engineering as well as architecture courses will be on the lines of the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test — which is a single, all-India test for admissions to medical and dental colleges.

However, students seeking admissions to the IITs will have to ace the JEE-Advanced after taking the single engineering entrance exam. The AICTE Council on Tuesday also approved a regulation which mandates institutes to introduce induction courses, revise curricula every year and undertake teacher training through the government’s e-learning platform, SWAYAM. Admission to engineering colleges across India will be done through a single entrance examination from next year with the AICTE approving a regulation in this regard, sources said.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Tuesday approved a comprehensive package, including the single national test, for improving engineering education.

The AICTE, which is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education, also directed institutes to go for induction courses, yearly revision of curriculum and teacher training through SWAYAM platform, said a source, adding that ₹250 crore will be spent to implement the package.

The Study Webs of ActiveLearning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) is a programme developed by the government to take the best teaching learning resources to all by bridging the digital divide.

Once implemented, the single entrance test will do away with the practice of multiple entrance examinations conducted by central agencies, state governments and private institutions.

“The AICTE has come up with the regulation following a directive by HRD minister Prakash Javadekar. It will now be sent to the ministry for an approval. After that, a gazette notification will be issued,” said a source.

According to officials, the single test for engineering, as well as architecture courses, will be along the lines of the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET), a single, all-India test for entry to medical and dental colleges launched in 2016.

However, students seeking admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will have to clear the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Advanced after taking the engineering entrance exam.
“The AICTE has been advised to ensure that the examination process is standardised, keeping in view the country’s linguistic diversity. The test will also be conducted multiple times every year,” said a senior official on the condition of anonymity.

Regulations have been issued under the AICTE Act making it mandatory for every state to follow it. Sources said in case a state refuses to adhere to it, it will lose AICTE approval.

“The aim is to make the process more transparent, standardised, and free of corruption and commercialisation,” a government official said, referring to allegations that some private institutions charge exorbitant capitation fee from students.

India has more than 3,300 approved engineering colleges affiliated to universities, with an annual intake of an estimated 1.6 million students. But only about half of the seats are filled.

The current admission process at the graduation level is dependent on performance in entrance examinations conducted by various agencies.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the JEE-Main for the Centrefunded institutions.

Source: Neelam Pandey | 15 Mar 2017 | Mumbai |  | neelam.pandey@hindustantimes.com

Link: http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Board exams: 

CBSE Class 12 Business Studies paper tricky, say students

Teachers say this year’s paper was easier compared to the previous year. The pattern of the CBSE Business Studies paper was changed in 2015. (HT FILE)

Unlike last year, the Business Studies paper this year in the Class 12 Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) was not very difficult though few questions were tricky and required effort to solve.
The paper’s direct questions were easy. However, the case studies questions were described as tricky and confusing by the teachers. Some students also said the paper was lengthy. “The paper was easy, but a bit lengthy. There were few questions, which were tricky too but I would still call it easy,” said Sohini a student of the Lal Bahadur Shastri School in Delhi.

Shahid, another student part of the Patrachar Vidyalaya, said, “We were given situations and had to apply our knowledge and implement it. So that ways it was bit tricky. If we had understood the concept then it was an easy paper.

”Like last year, few case study questions worth 8-10 marks weightage was confusing even for teachers. “A six-mark question could have three different answers. We also had to discuss among ourselves on the right answer. Losing six marks is a big deal for students who are aiming more than 90 marks,” said Ekta Kandhari, business studies teacher at Ahlcon International School.

Last year, too there was a six mark question which had put students in a fit. Many students had also scored less-marks in the subject.

However teachers said this year’s paper was easier compared to the previous year. The pattern of the CBSE Business Studies paper was changed in 2015.

Source: Shradha Chettri | Hindustan Times | Mar 16, 2017 | Delhi

Link: http://www.hindustantimes.com

This year, the CBSE Class 12 Physics board exam was not very difficult but tricky

The CBSE Class 12 Physics board exam paper was conducted today, March 16 at various test centers.
This year,  a total of 19, 85,397 students from Classes 10 and 12 are appearing for the board examinations.
The CBSE Class 12 board exams 2017 started on March 9 and the first paper which was conducted was that of English (English Elective/English Elective-C/ English Core).

According to reports, the examination was bit tough but tricky. 

Further, Section B and Section E of the paper had some tricky and repeated questions respectively.

Lengthy paper:

In an exclusive interview with India Today, one of the Class 12 students said, "The paper was bit lengthy and had tricky questions."

Another student said, "Section B had application based questions."

All the candidates can check the paper here:

 

Paper pattern:

• All questions were compulsory

• There were 26 questions in all

• This question paper has five sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E

• Section A contains five questions of one mark each, Section B contains five questions of two marks each, Section C contains twelve questions of three marks each, Section D contains one value based question of four marks, and Section E contains three questions of five marks each

• There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice is provided in one question of two marks, one question of three marks and all the three questions of five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions

Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/

CBSE Board Exams 2017: 

Teachers share tips for Business Studies Paper tomorrow

Tips and tricks to write answers in the exam.

CBSE will conduct the Business Studies Exam 2017 for Class 12th on March 16. Business Studies is a subject that is based more on the clarity of concept than rote learning. 60 percent of the paper is based on case problems, high order thinking skills and evaluation based questions and 40 percent paper is based on the understanding wherein an average student could score good marks. While writing the paper, students should keep certain points in mind so that they could present their ideas in the best possible manner.

Proper headings should be given while writing the answers and explanations should be crisp and to the point. Students should follow the order in the questions based on process. Have a look at tips to write answers in the CBSE Board Class 12th Business Studies Paper.


• Candidates are advised to begin the answer with proper statement. The statement should be based on the question. For example, ‘Management is called a profession due to the following reasons:’

• While attempting the Opinion based questions, students should validate their point of agreeing or disagreeing by giving supported reasons.

• Students should present the answer properly as it matters a lot.

• All parts of the questions should be attempted altogether.

• Do not beat around the bush giving lengthy explanation. Instead, write to the point. If 3 points are asked, write 3 not 5. The marks will be given for the first three points only.

• Do not write the answer twice. The marks will be written for the first attempt only and the second one will not be considered.

• HOTS should be attempted at the end.

• Read the questions carefully.

• Use ‘quotes’ wherever required.

Students should follow the above mentioned points to score good marks in CBSE Class 12th Business Studies paper.

By Urvashi Kapoor | Published: March 15, 2017 11:39 AM IST  

Link: http://www.india.com/

CBSE exams 2017: Smart tips to prepare for Biology paper

To deal with difficult topics, make diagrams or teach it to one of your friends to improve understanding

Keep doing mock tests to gain confidence
 
CBSE will conduct Biology paper on April 5. Here are some tips for students on how to score well in the paper.

1) Concentrate on NCERT content for the board exam preparation as the question paper is designed out of NCERT content.

2) Most of the process-based content should be prepared in the form of flow-charts and experiment set-ups and structure description can be prepared in the form of diagrams.

3) While preparing content, handy notes can be prepared where important terms/keywords related to a particular topic should be included as while evaluating weightage is given to the usage of specific terms.

4) Before you start preparing a chapter, segregate the complete chapter into graph study, diagrams and other illustrations, structure-description and processes. This will help you prepare the chapter more comprehensively.

5) Do as many sample papers with proper analysis for your performance in those tests. This will help you understand the specific lacunae in the preparation of a particular topic. Also you will be able to make out if you are uncomfortable with specific mode of questions (skill based, application based, HOTS, etc.)

6) To deal with a topic which you feel is difficult and most of the times you fail to attempt questions related to that topic, teach it to one of your friends. This will improve your understanding of the topic.


 

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 15, 2017 2:05 pm

Source Link: http://indianexpress.com/

• 15 Mar 2017 | Mumbai | Neelam Pandey | neelam.pandey@hindustantimes.com

FROM NEXT YEAR, SINGLE ENTRANCE EXAM FOR ENGINEERING COLLEGES

THE SINGLE TEST WILL BE ALONG THE LINES OF NEET, AN ALL­INDIA TEST LAUNCHED IN 2016 FOR ENTRY TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGES

NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will conduct a single entrance exam for admissions to all engineering colleges in India from next year. The move will put an end to multiple tests conducted by central agencies, state governments and private bodies. According to officials, the single entrance exam for engineering as well as architecture courses will be on the lines of the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test — which is a single, all-India test for admissions to medical and dental colleges.

However, students seeking admissions to the IITs will have to ace the JEE-Advanced after taking the single engineering entrance exam. The AICTE Council on Tuesday also approved a regulation which mandates institutes to introduce induction courses, revise curricula every year and undertake teacher training through the government’s e-learning platform, SWAYAM. Admission to engineering colleges across India will be done through a single entrance examination from next year with the AICTE approving a regulation in this regard, sources said.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Tuesday approved a comprehensive package, including the single national test, for improving engineering education.

The AICTE, which is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education, also directed institutes to go for induction courses, yearly revision of curriculum and teacher training through SWAYAM platform, said a source, adding that ₹250 crore will be spent to implement the package.

The Study Webs of ActiveLearning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) is a programme developed by the government to take the best teaching learning resources to all by bridging the digital divide.

Once implemented, the single entrance test will do away with the practice of multiple entrance examinations conducted by central agencies, state governments and private institutions.

“The AICTE has come up with the regulation following a directive by HRD minister Prakash Javadekar. It will now be sent to the ministry for an approval. After that, a gazette notification will be issued,” said a source.

According to officials, the single test for engineering, as well as architecture courses, will be along the lines of the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test (NEET), a single, all-India test for entry to medical and dental colleges launched in 2016.

However, students seeking admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will have to clear the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Advanced after taking the engineering entrance exam.
“The AICTE has been advised to ensure that the examination process is standardised, keeping in view the country’s linguistic diversity. The test will also be conducted multiple times every year,” said a senior official on the condition of anonymity.

Regulations have been issued under the AICTE Act making it mandatory for every state to follow it. Sources said in case a state refuses to adhere to it, it will lose AICTE approval.

“The aim is to make the process more transparent, standardised, and free of corruption and commercialisation,” a government official said, referring to allegations that some private institutions charge exorbitant capitation fee from students.

India has more than 3,300 approved engineering colleges affiliated to universities, with an annual intake of an estimated 1.6 million students. But only about half of the seats are filled.
The current admission process at the graduation level is dependent on performance in entrance examinations conducted by various agencies.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts the JEE-Main for the Centrefunded institutions.

Source: http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx