Thursday, June 17, 2021

CBSE releases evaluation instructions for conducting pending Class 12 Practical Exams in online mode

CBSE releases evaluation instructions for conducting pending Class 12 Practical Exams in online mode


Nita Samantaray | Updated Jun 17, 2021 | 11:14 IST


CBSE has released instructions for conducting pending Class 12 Practical Exams in online mode. The affiliated schools have been asked to submit the marks of the students latest by June 28.

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has released the instructions for evaluating students who were absent during the Class 12 Practical Exams 2021. Schools conduct the examination online and submit the results latest by June 28, 2021. More detailed information can be obtained on the official website of CBSE, cbse.gov.in.

Earlier, CBSE had made certain changes in the process of conducting Class 12 Practical Exams 2021. However, the board has requested all the affiliated schools to follow the newly released instructions strictly and submit the marks on or before June 28, 2021. CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams 2021 will be conducted online for the students who were marked absent previously. Schools are advised to go through the complete instructions shared below.

CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams 2021: Instructions for the absent students

1.     The practical examination of all the students is to be conducted by the students' original schools from where the LOC was submitted.

2.     The schools will ensure the safety concern of their students by following the COVID 19 guidelines.

3.     

Schools will be provided with an online facility for uploading the marks of the candidates marked as absent, COVID or transfer.

 

Also, the external examiners already appointed in respect of a particular subject or school shall mandatorily conduct the CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams 2021 online. The schools will send a blank practical award list to the examiner. Later the examiner must enter the marks, sign the document and send it back to the schools. As per the notice released, schools are advised to upload the marks of CBSE Class 12 Practical Exams 2021 for the absent students latest by June 28, 2021.

 

Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/

CBSE inks MoU with NCEAR for skilling in schools

CBSE inks MoU with NCEAR for skilling in schools

NCEAR will undertake a research study in two phases to provide appropriate advice to implement skilling in schools in accordance with the national education policy 2020.

 

By: Education Desk | New Delhi I | June 16, 2021 10:40:09 am


In phase 1, this study will analyse inputs from CBSE, compare the existing teaching and learning patterns to identify the gaps and issues with the current program. (Image- Pexel/representational)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a project on skilling in schools. NCEAR will undertake a research study in two phases to provide appropriate advice to implement skilling in schools in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020.

In phase 1, this study will analyse inputs from CBSE, compare the existing teaching and learning patterns to identify the gaps and issues with the current programme being run in CBSE schools and will focus on learning outcomes, the relevance of the skills, and their impact on pathways to work and future education.

 

In phase 2, the study will focus on identifying steps and corrective measures to overcome these constraints and strengthen the factors identified in phase 1 in order to make skilling programmes in CBSE schools more relevant and impactful. This will include the courses being taught, resources available in schools for effective implementation and a regular monitoring program to begin in recent future.

 

The MOU was signed in the presence of Anita Karwal, Secretary (school education & literacy), Praveen Kumar, Secretary (skill development and entrepreneurship), and Manoj Ahuja Chairman CBSE.

 

Source: https://indianexpress.com/

CBSE collaborates with AICTE to launch ‘Innovation Ambassador Program’

CBSE collaborates with AICTE to launch ‘Innovation Ambassador Program’

CBSE in association with AICTE jointly launch ‘Innovation Ambassador Program’.

 

By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi

PUBLISHED ON JUN 16, 2021 12:59 PM IST

 

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has collaborated with AICTE to launch ‘Innovation Ambassador Program’. The jointly launched programme is to motivate, train and engage school students and teachers in various initiatives for skill enhancement currently being organized by AICTE for its Engineering and Technology students and faculty.

Under the newly launched programme, the teachers from affiliated schools shall be trained on the following modules including- Design Thinking & Innovation, Idea generation & Ideal hand-holding, Intellectual Property Rights, Product / Prototype development and Finance, Sales and HR.

Manoj Ahuja, Chairman CBSE, informed about the collaborative approach and partnership with AICTE for training program under the ATAL academy and teachers training in new areas AI, Blockchain, coding, cybersecurity. He said students need enabling environment in schools to undertake innovative tasks and to ideate. What is required is to mentor these students and align education with the goals of NEP 2020.

Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman AICTE, expressed hope in the students as they learn to observe their surroundings and encouraged to innovate in schools.

 

Source : https://www.hindustantimes.com/

30:30:40 formula (X, XI & pre-boards) for XII marks?

 30:30:40 formula (X, XI & pre-boards) for XII marks?

TNN | Jun 16, 2021, 12.59 AM IST

  

MUMBAI: Students of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII are likely to have their results based on their performance in the finals of class X and XI exams and class XII pre-board tests.
Principals told TOI that the CBSE-appointed 13-member committee to recommend the criteria to evaluate Class XII students seems to be in favour of a 30:30:40 formula—30% weightage will be given to class X and XI final results, respectively, and 40% to class XII pre-board exams.

 The committee is expected to announce the marking formula after submitting it to the Supreme Court on June 17. Last month, parents had filed a PIL in the SC seeking cancellation of CBSE Class XII exams due to the pandemic.

CBSE was the first to cancel Class XII exams on June 1. Several state boards, including Maharashtra, later cancelled their exams.

Principals have told the committee that they are in a position to mark students based on tests and exams conducted in schools during the academic year 2020-21. CBSE schools in Mumbai were unable to conduct offline exams and practicals throughout the year as no physical class was held, while those in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) managed to conduct offline tests and practicals when they were permitted to do so by the state from November last year. Schools that could not conduct their practicals have been directed to hold online practical tests and orals. The internal assessment marks of Class XII have to be uploaded on the CBSE system by June 28.

 

“More weightage should be given to the Class XII periodic tests, pre-board marks, and internal assessments,” said a principal, adding that incorporating Class 11 marks will be unfair as students do not take standard XI seriously.

 A city college principal said that CBSE can evaluate students from 2018-19 onwards as they continue their education in the same school after Class X. “State students migrate from school to college and marking them for Class X performance will be tedious,” said the principal, indicating that the state should not adopt the formula if implemented.

 Students and parents are anxious about the CBSE assessment formula. “It was better to take an exam and get marks rather than be evaluated for previous years,” said a parent. States are looking at a uniform marking formula for all Class XII students. HSC students in Maharashtra are still awaiting their evaluation formula.

 

Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

 *Read and Grow*

P N Panicker National Reading/ Digital Reading Month Celebrations

The P N Panicker Foundation and P N Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra have been observing the Reading Day, Reading Week, and Reading Month Celebrations since 19th June, 1996, the first annual remembrance day of Shri P N Panicker, the father of Library and Literacy Movement in Kerala.

 

The Prime Minister gave a clarion call to propagate the message of Vayichu Valaruka (Read and Grow) to 300 million Indian citizens by 2022 when the country celebrate its 75th year of independence. The Prime Minister directed P.N. Panicker Foundation to promote digital reading also so as to use digital technology in all educational tools of the country.

 

The 25th - the Silver Jubilee Year - P N Panicker National Reading Day/ Digital Reading Month Celebrations 2021 are being celebrated as previous years in collaboration with Govt. of India, Ministry of Education, NITI Aayog, National Digitial Library of India (NDLI), Govt. of Kerala, P.N. Panicker Foundation, P.N. Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra and other various stakeholders from 19th June to 18th July, 2021. Like last year, this year also a variety of reading related activities will be conducted on-line and some of them include:

( https://www.pnpanickerfoundation.org/2021/reading-day-pledge )


 

 

  • *Reading Competitions for School Students*

1. Quiz (The competition is open to students from Classes 6 to 12 studying in any school in India.)

Topic for the Competition

General Knowledge, Science & Technology, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, Awareness on National Digital Library, etc.

Last Date for Registration: 11th July, 2020 (Upto 10:59PM)

Date of the Competition: 27th June to 12th July, 2020 (Upto 11:59PM)


2. Open Art (This competition is open to all students from Classes 1 to 12 studying in any school in India.) 

Topic for the Competition

Topic 1: Compassion

Topic 2: Nature

Topic 3: Future of the World

Last Date for Registration: 10th July, 2020 (Upto 10:59PM)

Date of the Competition: 24th June to 10th July, 2020 (Upto 11:59PM)

 

3.    Essay Writing (This competition is open to all students from Classes 6 to 12 studying in any school in India.)

Topic for the Competition

Topic 1: My favourite leader

Topic 2: The book(s) I love to read

Topic 3: Usage of electronic devices for learning

Last Date for Registration: 06th July, 2020 (Upto 11:59PM)

Dates of the Competition: 20th June to 06th July, 2020 (Upto 11:59PM)

 

*For More Details Please click the Link* = https://www.pnpanickerfoundation.org/national-reading-month-2021.html

Saturday, July 4, 2020

When will result release, passing marks, criteria for cancelled papers & other FAQs

CBSE 12th Result 2020: When will result release, passing marks, criteria for cancelled papers & other FAQs

 

By : Kanika Khurana | Jul 04, 2020

 

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE would be releasing the CBSE Class 12 Result 2020 in the month of July. Class 12 board examinations started from February 15 and were scheduled to end on March 31, 2020. A few papers, however, were cancelled when riots broke out in North East Delhi for the students in the region. Later, with the outbreak of the pandemic, the papers scheduled between March 19 and March 31 were postponed.

 

The board, in its latest announcement, cancelled the remaining papers and released an evaluation criteria based on the marks obtained by the students in the attempted papers as well as the internal marks obtained by the students. Here’s a look at when the board 12th results be declared, the exact date, the passing criteria, evaluation criteria, how to calculate percentage and other Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs on CBSE 12th Result 2020.

 

When will CBSE 12th Result 2020 be released?

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE had stated that the class 12 board results 2020 would be released by July 15, 2020.

 

What is the exact date for CBSE 12th Result 2020?

Exact date for CBSE Class 12 results have not been announced as yet. As per the announcement made by the board, the results would be released anytime ‘by’ July 15. Tentatively, the results can be expected any time in the second week of July. Time would be announced by the board on the day of the declaration.

 

I appeared for only three papers in 2020, how would my score be calculated for the remaining papers?

Students who have appeared in three papers would be scored on the basis of the average of the best of two papers attempted as per CBSE Evaluation Criteria 2020, which was released by the board on May 25.

 

I missed one paper due to lockdown. How would my marks in the remaining paper be calculated?

As per CBSE Evaluation Criteria 2020, the students who have appeared for more than three papers would be marked for the remaining papers on the basis of the average of ‘best of three’. In other words, if a student has say appeared in 4 papers and scored 65, 75, 85 and 95 in the subjects, then for the remaining paper the marks would be averaged taking best of three (in this example 75, 85 and 95).

 

I am from North East Delhi and I could appear for only two papers due to riots and then the Coronavirus lockdown. How would my marks be scored?

For students who have appeared in less than three papers, the marks for the remaining paper would be calculates basis the performance in the examination attempted as well as the internal/ practical/ project assignment marks awarded to the students.

 

If I am not happy with the ‘average’ marks awarded by CBSE for the cancelled paper, what can I do?

CBSE would be conducting the examinations for the cancelled 29 papers at a later date, when it is conducive to conduct the examination. Class 12 students have an option of appearing for these papers at that time. Marks scored by the students opting for the examination at a later date would be considered as final.

 

If I appear for the exams at a later date and score less than the average marks that were awarded, which of the two scores would be considered?

For students who choose to appear for the examinations, the marks scored in such exams would be considered as final – even if the marks thus scored are less than the average marks awarded by CBSE to the student.

 

Would the scores of CBSE Class 12 Result be moderated this year?

Moderation as a policy is adapted by the board to correct the discrepancy in the set of papers and also in accordance to the feedback received by teachers about the difficulty level of the questions. Since many exams were conducted by the board, it can be expected that the board may continue to employ its moderation policy for the subject. As for the papers that were cancelled, since the board may be employing an averaging algorithm using the best marks in other subjects, moderation may not be employed.

 

Does CBSE award Grace Marks? How much ‘grace marks’ can the board give?

CBSE does have a grace mark policy. For a student who is failing by 2 to 5 marks, the board may award grace marks. There is no ‘minimum’ or ‘maximum’ grace marks policy employed by the board. Awarding of grace marks also depends on the performance of the students in the other subjects and also by how many marks the student is failing in the subject.

 

What is the passing criterion for CBSE Class 12 Board Examination?

In order to qualify or pass the CBSE Class 12 board examinations, students need to score a minimum of 33 per cent in each subject. Student is required to score 33 per cent in external or theory paper as well as 33 per cent in the internal assessment. Students need to pass individually in both external (out of 80, 70) and internal (out of 20, 30) mark papers to be awarded a pass in the subject. If a student fails in external but has scored good marks in internal, he would still be awarded as ‘fail’ in the subject.

 

To be promoted, students must scoring the passing marks in 5 subjects. In case a student appears for more than 5 subjects and passes in 5 but fails in the sixth subject, he/she would be marked at ‘pass’. The student would be eligible to appear for the ‘improvement’ in the sixth paper. However, of the 5 papers, the student must be ‘pass’ in one language paper at least.

 

Would the marks in internal and external be combined to determine passing marks?

No. Students are required to score minimum 33% marks individually in both external and internal evaluation.

 

When would the CBSE Mark Sheet be released?

CBSE releases the digital mark sheet almost immediately after the results are announced on DigiLocker. The physical mark sheets are shared with the respective schools within a few days from the declaration of the results. The students can collect the physical copy of their mark sheet from their respective schools at their own convenience.

 

Would the DigiLocker Mark Sheet be valid for admission purposes at colleges/ universities?

Yes. CBSE DigiLocker Mark Sheets are true copies and can be used for admission purposes in various universities and colleges across the country. This year, due to the pandemic, most universities including Delhi University would be accessing the digital mark sheet of the students to complete the verification process.

 

Can I apply for Revaluation of my answer sheets?

Yes. CBSE students can apply for recounting as well as revaluation of the marks awarded. The revaluation process would begin after the results are declared and is completely online.

 

What is the CBSE Revaluation process?

Students can apply for revaluation and recounting of their marks. The process is a three step process of recounting, asking for photo-copy and then revaluation of specific questions. These steps are to be done in the order specified.  Also, for 2020, the revaluation would be open only for the subject papers ‘attempted’ by students and not for the papers which have been awarded ‘averaged out’ marks.

 

Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/


CBSE's Experiential Learning online course for teachers launched with online classes in mind Education

CBSE's Experiential Learning online course for teachers launched with online classes in mind Education


By : Papri Chanda | Updated Jul 02, 2020

 

Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE has launched a new online course for teachers to train them for online classes. The online course named ‘Experiential Learning’ will be available via the Diksha app and is meant to train teachers and school leaders.

The aim of the online course has to share multi-sensory pedagogic processes involved in experiential learning, sensitise Educators to implement in their classrooms, and make learning more joyful, reflective, and multidisciplinary.

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has tweeted on this regard. His tweet reads, “With the objective to promote experiential learning pedagogy in schools, @cbseindia29in association with @tatatrusts has come up with an #innovative & interactive online course on ‘Experiential Learning’ via #DIKSHA meant for Teachers and School Leaders.”

 In another tweet, he said that when our teachers are equipped with 21st-century skills, it becomes easier for our children to absorb and learn those competencies.

As per the notice, teachers who successfully complete the course will be able to download the Course Completion Certificate from DIKSHA. Teachers can also access online training provided by CBSE on an ongoing basis by visiting cbseacademic.nic.in. For more related details, candidates can visit the official site of CBSE.

 

Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/


CBSE to train teachers in ‘experiential learning’ through Diksha platform

CBSE to train teachers in ‘experiential learning’ through Diksha platform

 The course is available on Diksha App, to enroll for the course and CBSE in an official circular said that all teachers and school leaders associated to CBSE take the course "mandatorily".

 By: Education Desk | New Delhi | Published: July 1, 2020 8:02:35 pm

 

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will train teachers in experiential learning through Diksha platform. While announcing the course, Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) wrote on Twitter, “When our teachers are equipped with 21st-century skills, it becomes easier for our children to absorb and learn those competencies.”

The course is offered by CBSE in collaboration with Tata Trust and is meant for both teachers and school leaders including principals. HRD Minister asked educators to join the course and learn through it. “I would request them all to join this incredible course. Let’s strive to make the learning process for our students more joyful, reflective, and multidisciplinary,” he wrote further.

The course is available on Diksha App, to enroll for the course and CBSE in an official circular said that all teachers and school leaders associated to CBSE take the course “mandatorily”. Teachers will have to download the app and sign-in through their accounts to take the course. On completing the same, they will be awarded a certificate. CBSE will also conduct regional webinars for the hub leaders or lead collaborators in the same.

Explaining the rationale behind it, the central board said, “Educationists world over have realised that education has to take many leaps forward for a world where children are emotionally and physically resilient to face the challenges of a different world to come. For this, we need to create opportunities for children to learn the skills and competencies for the 21st century that correspond to both livelihood and well-being.”

The circular added, “To promote experiential learning pedagogy in schools, CBSE in association with Tata Trust has developed an interactive course on ‘experiential learning’ fir teachers and school leaders.” It claimed that the course will “sensitise educators to implement it in their classrooms and make learning more joyful, reflective and multidisciplinary”.

Source : https://indianexpress.com/


Friday, June 19, 2020

CBSE asks parents, school management to cooperate

CBSE asks parents, school management to cooperate

 

His statement came amid growing discontent among parents of various private schools over, what they claim, irrational fees charged even during the outbreak of COVID-19.

 

EDUCATION Updated: Jun 19, 2020 08:35 IST

Press Trust of India Posted by| Nandini , New Delhi

 

There is a need for cooperation between parents and school management for proper education of children, said a director of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday.

 

His statement came amid growing discontent among parents of various private schools over, what they claim, irrational fees charged even during the outbreak of COVID-19.

 

“Parents and school management must cooperate and complement each other for the sake of their child’s education as, someday schools are bound to open,” CBSE’s Training & Skills Director Biswajit Saha said at a CII organised e- session on education.

 

It is alleged that several private schools are charging various fees other than tuition fee, which cannot be applicable as institutes are closed during lockdown and only limited virtual classes are being taken.

 

MP Locket Chatterjee and members of the teachers’ cell of the BJP demonstrated outside the state education department office, demanding that private schools be asked not to charge any fee for the entire lockdown period that began in the middle of March.

 

Several states have directed private schools to reduce or exempt fees but the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal has only asked the institutes to refrain from hiking fees, she said.

 

Source : https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/cbse-asks-parents-school-management-to-cooperate/story-XDJ1q6fjGiD5qjmEhpiFnJ.html

Nation celebrates Reading Day today

Nation celebrates Reading Day today

 

By:  TOI-Online | Jun 19, 2020, 10.15 AM IST

 

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is celebrating the 25th National Reading Day on June 19, 2020.

Today we are celebrating National Reading Day. It is celebrated to honor the father of the Library Movement in Kerala, the late P.N. Panicker, whose death anniversary falls on 19th June. So 19th June is marked as the Day of Reading.

The 25th edition of the P.N. Panicker Memorial National Reading Day – Reading Month Celebration is being celebrated from today in online mode this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

P.N. Panicker, who died on June 19, known as the Father of Library Movement in Kerala. As a teacher in his hometown Panicker started the Sanadanadharmam Library in 1926.

To observe his death anniversary, the National Reading Day is celebrated nationally.

Reading plays a significant role in the development of country's socio-economic progress. Progress of a person, community and country depends on its rich knowledge base. Rich knowledge base depends on reading. 'Read and Grow' is the slogan of the P.N. Foundation.

'#MyBookMyFriend' campaign has started on social media by MHRD to encourage reading among students.

Reading month will be celebrated from June 19 to July 18,2020.

Panicker was born on March 1, 1909 in Jamjamjum to Govinda Pillai and Janaky Amma at Neelamperoor.

 

Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/nation-celebrates-reading-day-today/articleshow/76457762.cms