CBSE Update Major Initiatives of CBSE in Recent Years .

CBSE UpdateCBSE Update

Major Initiatives of CBSE in Major Initiatives of CBSE in Recent YearsRecent Years

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OverviewOverview Curriculum DesignCurriculum Design

Introduction of New SubjectsIntroduction of New Subjects Biotechnology, Fashion Studies and Biotechnology, Fashion Studies and

Multimedia and Web Technology – XI & XIIMultimedia and Web Technology – XI & XII Disaster Management – VIII to X & XIDisaster Management – VIII to X & XI Education in Life Skills – VI to VIIIEducation in Life Skills – VI to VIII Environmental Education – I to IXEnvironmental Education – I to IX

Curriculum ReformsCurriculum Reforms Mathematics LaboratoryMathematics Laboratory Alternatives to HomeworkAlternatives to Homework Science through Activities – Class VIScience through Activities – Class VI


Overview (contd…)Overview (contd…)

Curriculum Evaluation.Curriculum Evaluation. School-based Evaluation – IX & XSchool-based Evaluation – IX & X Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation – I to Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation – I to

VIIIVIII Internal Evaluation in Social Science – IX & XInternal Evaluation in Social Science – IX & X Internal Evaluation in Mathematics – IX & XInternal Evaluation in Mathematics – IX & X Restructuring of Science Practical Work – IX & XRestructuring of Science Practical Work – IX & X

Empowerment of Principals and Empowerment of Principals and Orientation of TeachersOrientation of Teachers

Enrichment Activities.Enrichment Activities. Some Initiatives in other Aspects of School Some Initiatives in other Aspects of School

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BEFORE WE TAKE UP THESE BEFORE WE TAKE UP THESE INITIATIVES LET US LOOK AT INITIATIVES LET US LOOK AT THE CURRICULAR CHANGES THE CURRICULAR CHANGES

MADE BY NCERT ON THE MADE BY NCERT ON THE BASIS OF NCFBASIS OF NCF - 2005- 2005


NCERT’s Revised CurriculumNCERT’s Revised Curriculum NCERT has revised the curriculum for various NCERT has revised the curriculum for various

classes based on NCF 2005.classes based on NCF 2005. New syllabus and text books will be New syllabus and text books will be

implemented in a phased manner as given implemented in a phased manner as given under:under: Phase I (2006-07)Phase I (2006-07)

Classes I, III, VI, IX and XIClasses I, III, VI, IX and XI Phase II (2007-08)Phase II (2007-08)

Classes II, IV, VII, X and XIIClasses II, IV, VII, X and XII Phase III (2008-09)Phase III (2008-09)

Classes V and VIIIClasses V and VIII NCERT has put up text books in their website. NCERT has put up text books in their website.

Their Website number isTheir Website number is www.ncert.nic.in Circular No. 01/2006, dated 16.02.2006 and 04/06, dated Circular No. 01/2006, dated 16.02.2006 and 04/06, dated

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New SubjectsNew Subjects

BiotechnologyBiotechnology- Introduced as elective subject at Sr. School in Introduced as elective subject at Sr. School in

2002-20032002-2003- Textual Materials & Laboratory Manuals published Textual Materials & Laboratory Manuals published

by the Board for both XI & XIIby the Board for both XI & XII- Interested schools should apply on plain paper to Interested schools should apply on plain paper to

EO (Sc.)EO (Sc.)- Space, funds for equipments and teacher – Space, funds for equipments and teacher –

conditions for getting permission.conditions for getting permission.- Teacher: PG in Biotechnology/Bio-chemistry / Teacher: PG in Biotechnology/Bio-chemistry /

Genetic Engineering/Micro Biology/Life SciencesGenetic Engineering/Micro Biology/Life Sciences- Teacher training programmes being conducted at Teacher training programmes being conducted at

different centres.different centres.

Circular No. 09/05.01.04 Circular No. 09/05.01.04


New Subjects (contd…)New Subjects (contd…) Fashion StudiesFashion Studies- Introduced in class XI as elective subject in 2004-2005Introduced in class XI as elective subject in 2004-2005- 70% Theory & 30% Practicals.70% Theory & 30% Practicals.- Focus: Garment design, fabrics, elements of fashion and Focus: Garment design, fabrics, elements of fashion and

basics of garment making. basics of garment making. - Approximate estimate for Lab: Rs. 4-5 lakhsApproximate estimate for Lab: Rs. 4-5 lakhs- Teacher : Graduation with three year diploma in Fashion Teacher : Graduation with three year diploma in Fashion

Design/Graduation with Diploma in Textile Design/M.Sc Design/Graduation with Diploma in Textile Design/M.Sc Home Science with clothing and Textiles with 3 years Home Science with clothing and Textiles with 3 years experience in apparel industry.experience in apparel industry.

Interested schools should apply on plain paper giving Interested schools should apply on plain paper giving details of space for lab and willingness to spend for details of space for lab and willingness to spend for equipments and appoint suitable teacher to the Director equipments and appoint suitable teacher to the Director (Academic)(Academic)

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New Subjects (contd…)New Subjects (contd…) Web and Multimedia TechnologyWeb and Multimedia Technology

Introduced in class XI in 2003-04Introduced in class XI in 2003-04

Thus CBSE offers three Computer based subjects.Thus CBSE offers three Computer based subjects. All three courses on par with other elective All three courses on par with other elective

subjects.subjects. A candidate can opt for either Computer Science or A candidate can opt for either Computer Science or

Informatics Practices.Informatics Practices. In addition a candidate can opt for Multimedia and In addition a candidate can opt for Multimedia and

Web Technology.Web Technology. Thus a maximum of only two out of three IT based Thus a maximum of only two out of three IT based

course allowed.course allowed.

Circular No. 10/16.04.03, 26/23.10.2003 and 13/11.03.2005Circular No. 10/16.04.03, 26/23.10.2003 and 13/11.03.2005


New Subjects (contd…)New Subjects (contd…)

Education in Disaster ManagementEducation in Disaster Management Disaster Management introduced as Frontline Disaster Management introduced as Frontline

Curriculum in class VIII in 2003-2004.Curriculum in class VIII in 2003-2004. Integrated with Social Science – 10%Integrated with Social Science – 10% Course Materials for class IX prepared and introduced Course Materials for class IX prepared and introduced

in 2004-2005.in 2004-2005. Class X material prepared and introduced in 2005-06Class X material prepared and introduced in 2005-06 Extended to class XI as a component of Geography Extended to class XI as a component of Geography

from 2006-07.from 2006-07. Hindi Version of Course Materials released.Hindi Version of Course Materials released. Nation-wide teacher training programmes conducted.Nation-wide teacher training programmes conducted. Collaboration with UNDPA & NIDM and Ministry of Home Collaboration with UNDPA & NIDM and Ministry of Home

Affairs.Affairs.

Circular No. 10/04 dated 26.02.2004, 03/05, dated 20.01.2005Circular No. 10/04 dated 26.02.2004, 03/05, dated 20.01.2005


New Subjects (contd…)New Subjects (contd…)

Life Skills EducationLife Skills Education- Introduced for class VI in 2003-2004.Introduced for class VI in 2003-2004.- Interdisciplinary in nature.Interdisciplinary in nature.- Evaluation through grades as Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation through grades as Continuous and Comprehensive

Evaluation only positive attributes of learners to be reflected.Evaluation only positive attributes of learners to be reflected.- Develops self awareness, social commitment, eco-sensitivity Develops self awareness, social commitment, eco-sensitivity

and positive adaptive behaviour in children.and positive adaptive behaviour in children.- Implemented in class VII in 2004-2005 and in class VIII in Implemented in class VII in 2004-2005 and in class VIII in

2005-06.2005-06.- Course materials have been published by CBSE.Course materials have been published by CBSE.- Training Programmes are being conducted.Training Programmes are being conducted.Circulars Nos.21/05.09.03, 11/26.02.04; 04/25.01.05Circulars Nos.21/05.09.03, 11/26.02.04; 04/25.01.05


New Subjects (contd…)New Subjects (contd…) Environment EducationEnvironment Education As a compulsory subject from Class I.As a compulsory subject from Class I. Being implemented on the directive of the Hon’ble Being implemented on the directive of the Hon’ble

Supreme Court of India.Supreme Court of India. Syllabus for all classes developed by NCERT already Syllabus for all classes developed by NCERT already

sent to all affiliated school.sent to all affiliated school. Atleast two periods per week for this subject.Atleast two periods per week for this subject. Assessment can be part of CCE to be reflected as Assessment can be part of CCE to be reflected as

grades in a five point scale.grades in a five point scale. A handbook for teachers upto class VIII has been A handbook for teachers upto class VIII has been

published.published. An activity based manual for class IX has been An activity based manual for class IX has been

published in 2006.published in 2006. Schools are advised to teach the subjects upto class IX Schools are advised to teach the subjects upto class IX

as per NCERT Syllabus. as per NCERT Syllabus. Details of Phased implementation and evaluation will Details of Phased implementation and evaluation will

be intimated to all schools by CBSE in due course.be intimated to all schools by CBSE in due course.Circular No. 8/01.02.05 and 08/06 dated 04.05.06Circular No. 8/01.02.05 and 08/06 dated 04.05.06..


Curriculum ReformsCurriculum Reforms

Concept of Mathematics Laboratory Concept of Mathematics Laboratory introduced by the Board in 2002-2003.introduced by the Board in 2002-2003.

Manual titled ‘Mathematics Laboratory in Manual titled ‘Mathematics Laboratory in Schools’ published by the Board to give Schools’ published by the Board to give guidelines and specimen activities.guidelines and specimen activities.

Aim: To remove the fear for Mathematics Aim: To remove the fear for Mathematics among children and to make the subject among children and to make the subject more interesting.more interesting.

All affiliated schools were advised to start All affiliated schools were advised to start the Mathematics Laboratory for classes III the Mathematics Laboratory for classes III onwards and integrate evaluation of onwards and integrate evaluation of practical competencies in Maths with the practical competencies in Maths with the evaluation of the subject.evaluation of the subject.

Circular No. 03/28.01.04Circular No. 03/28.01.04

Mathematics Laboratory in SchoolsMathematics Laboratory in Schools


Maths Laboratory (contd…)Maths Laboratory (contd…) Maths Lab provides a conducive ambience for Maths Lab provides a conducive ambience for

students to learn the subject in a joyful manner students to learn the subject in a joyful manner through practical activities and interaction.through practical activities and interaction.

Teachers need to pay attention to both the Teachers need to pay attention to both the transactional strategies and evaluation strategies.transactional strategies and evaluation strategies.

Simple experiments and projects will lead to the Simple experiments and projects will lead to the development of different skills like numerical, development of different skills like numerical, observation, thinking, analytical and so on.observation, thinking, analytical and so on.

Establishing a Maths Lab does not involve high cost. Establishing a Maths Lab does not involve high cost. Improvised aids using inexpensive material can be Improvised aids using inexpensive material can be made.made.

Space required is also quite limited.Space required is also quite limited. Guidelines given in Mathematics Laboratories in Guidelines given in Mathematics Laboratories in

schools – class III to VIII, class IX and class X CBSE schools – class III to VIII, class IX and class X CBSE publications.publications.



Reforms (contd…)Reforms (contd…) Alternatives to HomeworkAlternatives to Homework

The Board introduced the Concept of Alternatives to The Board introduced the Concept of Alternatives to Homework for classes III to V in 2004-2005Homework for classes III to V in 2004-2005

A manual with guidelines and specimen exercises A manual with guidelines and specimen exercises has been published.has been published.

Alternative activities are child-friendly, replacing Alternative activities are child-friendly, replacing the dull and mechanical homework usually given to the dull and mechanical homework usually given to children.children.

Activities involve children in meaningful interaction Activities involve children in meaningful interaction with other members and their environment.with other members and their environment.

Skills identified in the book are not to be evaluated Skills identified in the book are not to be evaluated formally but the behavioural changes brought formally but the behavioural changes brought about by the empowerment process may be about by the empowerment process may be reflected as positive inputs in School Achievement reflected as positive inputs in School Achievement Record.Record.

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Science through ActivitiesScience through Activities Schools should encourage children to learn Schools should encourage children to learn

Science through simple activities and Science through simple activities and experiments. experiments.

To promote such an approach based on To promote such an approach based on learning by doing the Board has brought out a learning by doing the Board has brought out a book called Learning by Doing for class VI.book called Learning by Doing for class VI.

It gives a number of simple activities and It gives a number of simple activities and experiments that can be done using very experiments that can be done using very inexpensive materials and apparatus.inexpensive materials and apparatus.

Such activities will help children understand Such activities will help children understand Science concepts in each lesson.Science concepts in each lesson.


Modifications in Social Science for Modifications in Social Science for classes VI to VIIIclasses VI to VIII

There will be three units in Social ScienceThere will be three units in Social Science Unit I will be devoted to History as per Unit I will be devoted to History as per

following syllabus:following syllabus: Class VI – Ancient IndiaClass VI – Ancient India Class VII – Medieval IndiaClass VII – Medieval India Class VIII – Modern IndiaClass VIII – Modern India

Unit II and III include Geography and Civics Unit II and III include Geography and Civics and some components of Economicsand some components of Economics

Accordingly there will be two textbooks in Accordingly there will be two textbooks in Social Science for each classSocial Science for each class Social Science Part-I – HistorySocial Science Part-I – History Social Science Part-II – Geography, Civics and Social Science Part-II – Geography, Civics and

Economics.Economics.Circular No. 16/2005 dated 15.03.2005Circular No. 16/2005 dated 15.03.2005


EvaluationEvaluation

School based evaluation certificate – School based evaluation certificate – IX and X. IX and X. Introduced in 1999-2000Introduced in 1999-2000 Certificate Format developed by Board and sent to all Certificate Format developed by Board and sent to all

affiliated schools.affiliated schools. Guidelines (circular 14/08.07.1999) have been issued.Guidelines (circular 14/08.07.1999) have been issued. School-based Evaluation Certificate to be issued by School-based Evaluation Certificate to be issued by

schools to all class X pass-out candidatesschools to all class X pass-out candidates This will be in addition to Board’s marks sheet and This will be in addition to Board’s marks sheet and

passing certificatepassing certificate This certificate gives a holistic profile of every learner This certificate gives a holistic profile of every learner

in terms of attributes, attitudes, interests, values in terms of attributes, attitudes, interests, values besides performance in scholastic and co-scholastic besides performance in scholastic and co-scholastic areas.areas.

It is mandatory that every school issues School-based It is mandatory that every school issues School-based Evaluation Certificate to class X pass out candidatesEvaluation Certificate to class X pass out candidates..


Continuous and Comprehensive Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (Primary)Evaluation (Primary)

Continuous and Comprehensive EvaluationContinuous and Comprehensive Evaluation Desisting assessment of students on the basis of Desisting assessment of students on the basis of

one-shot examinationsone-shot examinations Achievement Records for classes I & II and for Achievement Records for classes I & II and for

classes III – Vclasses III – V Holistic and continuous assessment on a 5 point Holistic and continuous assessment on a 5 point

scale.scale. Comprehensive: Covering scholastic and co-Comprehensive: Covering scholastic and co-

scholastic areas.scholastic areas. Only positive feedback on the achievement of Only positive feedback on the achievement of

learners to encourage multiple talents.learners to encourage multiple talents. Rating scales for different subjects for classes I to Rating scales for different subjects for classes I to

V have been circulated to all schools to help V have been circulated to all schools to help teachers carry out the assessment in a teachers carry out the assessment in a systematic and scientific manner.systematic and scientific manner.


Five Point Grading Scale Five Point Grading Scale (for Primary)(for Primary)

Five Points are as under:Five Points are as under: (100 Point Scale)(100 Point Scale)

AA** OutstandingOutstanding 90-10090-100AA ExcellentExcellent 75-8975-89BB Very GoodVery Good 56-7456-74CC GoodGood 35-5535-55DD Scope for improvementScope for improvement Below 35Below 35

Circular No. 05/04 dated 13.02.2004, 18/04 dated Circular No. 05/04 dated 13.02.2004, 18/04 dated 29.03.2004, 31/2004 dated 15.09.2004, 25/04 dated 29.03.2004, 31/2004 dated 15.09.2004, 25/04 dated 12.06.2004 and 21/05 dated 12.04.200512.06.2004 and 21/05 dated 12.04.2005


Continuous and Comprehensive Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (Upper Primary Level)Evaluation (Upper Primary Level)

Emphasis on extension of Continuous and Comprehensive Emphasis on extension of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation up to class VIIIEvaluation up to class VIII

Seven Point grading scale has been notified Seven Point grading scale has been notified Seven Points are as follows:Seven Points are as follows:

A*A* -- 90 and above90 and above AA -- 80 to 8980 to 89 B*B* -- 70 to 7970 to 79 BB -- 60 to 6960 to 69 CC -- 45 to 5945 to 59 DD -- 33 to 4433 to 44 EE -- Below 33 percentBelow 33 percent

It will facilitate maintenance of meaningful continuity from It will facilitate maintenance of meaningful continuity from primary level and smooth transition to grades in secondary level primary level and smooth transition to grades in secondary level as and when introduced.as and when introduced.

Circular no. 02/06 dated 31.01.2006Circular no. 02/06 dated 31.01.2006


Strengthening Internal Evaluation Strengthening Internal Evaluation at Secondary Levelat Secondary Level

Already internal evaluation existed at Already internal evaluation existed at secondary level in Sciencesecondary level in Science

Now the Board has introduced internal Now the Board has introduced internal evaluationevaluation In Social Science for 20 marksIn Social Science for 20 marks In Mathematics for 20 marksIn Mathematics for 20 marks

Internal Evaluation in Social Science from Internal Evaluation in Social Science from March, 2006 Board Exam for class-X and March, 2006 Board Exam for class-X and Mathematics from March, 2007 Board Mathematics from March, 2007 Board Exam for class-X.Exam for class-X.


Internal Evaluation in Social Internal Evaluation in Social Science - DetailsScience - Details

80 marks for External Board Examination 80 marks for External Board Examination 20 marks for school-based internal evaluation20 marks for school-based internal evaluation 20 marks will be allotted to the following 20 marks will be allotted to the following

aspects:aspects: Formative and Summative Tests Formative and Summative Tests : 10 : 10

marksmarks AssignmentsAssignments : 05 marks: 05 marks Project WorkProject Work : 05 marks: 05 marks

How to award marks – (detailed guidelines have How to award marks – (detailed guidelines have been already circulated) been already circulated)

contd…contd…


Contd…Contd…

Formative and Summative TestingFormative and Summative Testing In class IX on the basis of announced unit testsIn class IX on the basis of announced unit tests Marks out of 10 to be awarded and than Marks out of 10 to be awarded and than

average can be calculated for arriving at 10 average can be calculated for arriving at 10 marksmarks

In class X average of class IX and class X unit In class X average of class IX and class X unit tests (2-3 tests) will be calculated for marks tests (2-3 tests) will be calculated for marks to be given out of 10.to be given out of 10.


AssignmentsAssignments Weightage : 05 marksWeightage : 05 marks Assignments: Written Questions, Tasks or Assignments: Written Questions, Tasks or

Activities that are based on the lesson or unit Activities that are based on the lesson or unit of teaching.of teaching.

Mode of Assessment: for recording purpose in Mode of Assessment: for recording purpose in every month well-planned assignments may be every month well-planned assignments may be givengiven

They may be graded using five point rating They may be graded using five point rating scale: A-5, B-4, C-3, D-2, E-1.scale: A-5, B-4, C-3, D-2, E-1.

Record of 5 announced assignments, one in Record of 5 announced assignments, one in each month may be kept and average may be each month may be kept and average may be calculated to arrive at the final award – out of calculated to arrive at the final award – out of 5 marks for both classes IX-X5 marks for both classes IX-X


ProjectsProjects Weightage : 5 marksWeightage : 5 marks In class IX a student will do two projects of which one In class IX a student will do two projects of which one

should be related to Disaster Management from the list should be related to Disaster Management from the list specified.specified.

In class X a student will do any one project out of the list In class X a student will do any one project out of the list specifiedspecified

Some important points : 9-15 pages; only handwritten in Some important points : 9-15 pages; only handwritten in neatly bound simple folder; teacher’s report should be neatly bound simple folder; teacher’s report should be included. Keep the reports for inspectionincluded. Keep the reports for inspection

Scheme of evaluation – split up of 5 marksScheme of evaluation – split up of 5 marks Initiative, cooperationInitiative, cooperation - 1 mark- 1 mark Content and researchContent and research - 1 mark- 1 mark Creativity and originalityCreativity and originality - 1 mark - 1 mark Analysis of situationAnalysis of situation - 1 mark- 1 mark Viva or written test Viva or written test - 1 mark- 1 markCircular No.02/04 dated 28.01.04, 06/04 dated 11.02.04, Circular No.02/04 dated 28.01.04, 06/04 dated 11.02.04,

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Some important points regarding Some important points regarding Internal Assessment in Social ScienceInternal Assessment in Social Science Internal Assessment in Social Science for 20 marks Internal Assessment in Social Science for 20 marks

already implemented in March, 2006 examination for already implemented in March, 2006 examination for class X.class X.

Feedback suggests that some schools are not following Feedback suggests that some schools are not following the laid down guidelines seriously.the laid down guidelines seriously.

Boosting of Internal Assessment marks will result in Boosting of Internal Assessment marks will result in down scaling of the awarded marks.down scaling of the awarded marks.

It may also lead to cancellation of internal marks and the It may also lead to cancellation of internal marks and the result will be declared on the basis of external marks result will be declared on the basis of external marks alone.alone.

Schools are advised to send five best projects to the Schools are advised to send five best projects to the Board.Board.

The topics for the project for classes IX and X 2006-07 The topics for the project for classes IX and X 2006-07 will be shortly sent to all schools.will be shortly sent to all schools.

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Internal assessment in Maths began in class IX Internal assessment in Maths began in class IX from 2005-06from 2005-06

First class X Exam in this scheme will be in First class X Exam in this scheme will be in March, 2007.March, 2007.

80 marks for Board Exam for class X and 20 80 marks for Board Exam for class X and 20 marks for internal assessment.marks for internal assessment.

Distribution of 20 marksDistribution of 20 marks Evaluation of skillsEvaluation of skills - 10 marks - 10 marks Assessment of Record work - 05 marksAssessment of Record work - 05 marks Assessment through Assessment through

Summative and Formative tests - 05 marksSummative and Formative tests - 05 marks

Internal Evaluation in MathematicsInternal Evaluation in Mathematics


How to Award MarksHow to Award Marks Step 1: Assessment of any two skills in Maths will Step 1: Assessment of any two skills in Maths will

be done at the end of class IX & X independently be done at the end of class IX & X independently by the school through a test in 1by the school through a test in 1½ hours. Should ½ hours. Should be conducted for groups of students, each group be conducted for groups of students, each group not exceeding 20 students. Marks out of 10 not exceeding 20 students. Marks out of 10 should be awarded following guidelines provided.should be awarded following guidelines provided.

Step 2: a record of at least 10 activities will be Step 2: a record of at least 10 activities will be maintained by each student. This record will be maintained by each student. This record will be assessed at the end of class IX and X for 5 marks. assessed at the end of class IX and X for 5 marks.

Step 3: Class IX: Work out weightage out of 5 of Step 3: Class IX: Work out weightage out of 5 of the marks in Unit Test and cumulative test of first the marks in Unit Test and cumulative test of first and second terms.and second terms.

Class X: Work out average of final assessment of Class X: Work out average of final assessment of class IX and first term exam of class X for a class IX and first term exam of class X for a weightage of 5 marks.weightage of 5 marks.

contd…contd…

Internal Evaluation in Mathematics Internal Evaluation in Mathematics (contd...)(contd...)


Contd...Contd...

Step 4 : Add marks of skills (10 marks), Step 4 : Add marks of skills (10 marks), Record work (05 marks) and summative Record work (05 marks) and summative and formative testing (05 marks) to arrive and formative testing (05 marks) to arrive at marks for 20at marks for 20

Board will send award list to be filled and Board will send award list to be filled and returned by the last week of January, returned by the last week of January, 2007 for class X restricting split up as up 2007 for class X restricting split up as up as shown aboveas shown above

Detailed instruction in Circular No. Detailed instruction in Circular No. 10/02.03.045 10/02.03.045

Also Circular No. 14/06 dated 29.06.06Also Circular No. 14/06 dated 29.06.06


Restructuring Science Practical Restructuring Science Practical WorkWork

To strengthen practical work in Science and To strengthen practical work in Science and to produce positive correlation between to produce positive correlation between theory and practical scorestheory and practical scores

Salient Features:Salient Features: First class X exam in this scheme – March, 2007First class X exam in this scheme – March, 2007 Theory 60 marks; practical skills-40 marksTheory 60 marks; practical skills-40 marks Theory: 2 hours and 30 minutes written Board Theory: 2 hours and 30 minutes written Board

ExaminationExamination Separate written paper on Practical skills for 20 Separate written paper on Practical skills for 20

marks – duration: one hour and 30 minutesmarks – duration: one hour and 30 minutes


Restructuring Science Practical Restructuring Science Practical Work (contd…)Work (contd…)

Paper will have multiple choice questions: 20 of Paper will have multiple choice questions: 20 of ½ mark each and 10 of 01 mark each.½ mark each and 10 of 01 mark each.

Exam on Practical Skills will be conducted soon Exam on Practical Skills will be conducted soon after the theory exam on a separate dateafter the theory exam on a separate date

Internal Assessment in Science for 20 marks ( 15 Internal Assessment in Science for 20 marks ( 15 for skills 3 for record work and 2 for viva). for skills 3 for record work and 2 for viva). Prescribed experiments for classes IX and X Prescribed experiments for classes IX and X indicated in Secondary Curriculum Document of indicated in Secondary Curriculum Document of the Board.the Board.

Detailed Guidelines in circular 19/25.3.2005 and Detailed Guidelines in circular 19/25.3.2005 and 15/06 dated 06.07.0615/06 dated 06.07.06

Books published : Assessment of Practical Skills in Books published : Assessment of Practical Skills in Science – class IX and class X (two books)Science – class IX and class X (two books)


Empowerment of TeachersEmpowerment of Teachers New syllabus, new courses, new approach in New syllabus, new courses, new approach in

pedagogypedagogy Extensive and continued training of teachers is Extensive and continued training of teachers is

requiredrequired CBSE extends help for such teachers training CBSE extends help for such teachers training

courses courses Besides this step, the Board provides training Besides this step, the Board provides training

to teachers in Disaster Management, Education to teachers in Disaster Management, Education in Life Skills and Mathematics Laboratory.in Life Skills and Mathematics Laboratory.

It is necessary for the schools also to provide It is necessary for the schools also to provide the teachers a thorough understanding of NCF the teachers a thorough understanding of NCF 2005 and the new NCERT syllabus2005 and the new NCERT syllabus


Empowerment of Heads of Empowerment of Heads of InstitutionsInstitutions

Heads of Institutions need both training and Heads of Institutions need both training and retrainingretraining

Strategic leadership courses in collaboration Strategic leadership courses in collaboration with leading business schools in Indiawith leading business schools in India

Specific contextualized training courses are Specific contextualized training courses are also so being arranged with help from NIEPA.also so being arranged with help from NIEPA.

Two such 5 day courses in October, 2006 and Two such 5 day courses in October, 2006 and January, 2007 have been announced. Fee Rs. January, 2007 have been announced. Fee Rs. 8000/-8000/-

Induction courses for first generation principals.Induction courses for first generation principals.


Students Enrichment ActivitiesStudents Enrichment Activities Some of the activities are:Some of the activities are:

Olympiad: Olympiad: - Group Mathematics Olympiad- Group Mathematics Olympiad- National Informatics - National Informatics

OlympiadOlympiad- Also National Olympiads in - Also National Olympiads in

Physics, Chemistry Physics, Chemistry and Biologyand Biology

National Science ExhibitionNational Science Exhibition Quiz : CBSE Heritage India QuizQuiz : CBSE Heritage India Quiz Essay contests on road safety and pollution Essay contests on road safety and pollution

control control International Choir music contestInternational Choir music contest Most of these activities are institutionalise and Most of these activities are institutionalise and

hence circulars are sent to schools as per the hence circulars are sent to schools as per the annual schedule.annual schedule.


CBSE National Sports ProgramCBSE National Sports Program One of the best organized sports programs of One of the best organized sports programs of

the country.the country. Held in 14 disciplines every year. From this Held in 14 disciplines every year. From this

year the 15year the 15thth discipline in Taekwondoo is discipline in Taekwondoo is being included.being included.

Nearly 4000 independent schools participate Nearly 4000 independent schools participate in this programme.in this programme.

Held at Regional and National Levels.Held at Regional and National Levels. Some of the records established by CBSE Some of the records established by CBSE

students equal and surpass the SGFI students equal and surpass the SGFI standards.standards.

The annual calendar for 2006-07 has already The annual calendar for 2006-07 has already been sent to schools.been sent to schools.


Incentives to High AchieversIncentives to High Achievers

CBSE believes that it has a great social and CBSE believes that it has a great social and national commitment to encourage talented national commitment to encourage talented and motivated students to pursue higher and motivated students to pursue higher studies overcoming constraints like finance, studies overcoming constraints like finance, social background etc. It has launched a series social background etc. It has launched a series of Scholarships:of Scholarships:

Merit scholarship for pursuing professional and non-Merit scholarship for pursuing professional and non-medical/non-engineering undergraduate courses.medical/non-engineering undergraduate courses.

Merit scholarships to single girl children from class XI Merit scholarships to single girl children from class XI onwards.onwards.

Chacha Nehru Sports Scholarships for sports Talent.Chacha Nehru Sports Scholarships for sports Talent.


Competition to Promote Innovation Competition to Promote Innovation and Creativityand Creativity

National Competition for Technological Innovation and National Competition for Technological Innovation and Traditional knowledge exclusively for school students.Traditional knowledge exclusively for school students.

CBSE and National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad CBSE and National Innovation Foundation, Ahmedabad collaborate in this venture.collaborate in this venture.

In the 2005-06 competition more than 400 entries In the 2005-06 competition more than 400 entries were received from school students.were received from school students.

NIF is processing the best for patenting them.NIF is processing the best for patenting them. A CD containing these projects will be shortly A CD containing these projects will be shortly

available.available. The 2006-07 campaign for Young Inventors and The 2006-07 campaign for Young Inventors and

Innovators is about to be launched.Innovators is about to be launched. Schools will get a poster and details. Encourage Schools will get a poster and details. Encourage

students to participate.students to participate.Circular No. 11/06 dated 07.07.06Circular No. 11/06 dated 07.07.06


Adolescence Education Adolescence Education ProgrammeProgramme

National Adolescence Education National Adolescence Education Programme, a project of MHRD, supported Programme, a project of MHRD, supported by UNFPA has been launched in CBSE by UNFPA has been launched in CBSE schools.schools.

Aim is to facilitate adolescents to Aim is to facilitate adolescents to understand their physical, biological and understand their physical, biological and emotional changes and to equip them with emotional changes and to equip them with life skills for responsible behaviour.life skills for responsible behaviour.

A number of advocacy programmes and A number of advocacy programmes and Master Trainer programmes are being Master Trainer programmes are being conducted in different nodal centres.conducted in different nodal centres.


The Sahodaya MovementThe Sahodaya Movement

CBSE’s Sahodaya Movement involves nearly CBSE’s Sahodaya Movement involves nearly 130 Sahodaya School Complexes across the 130 Sahodaya School Complexes across the country and abroad networking nearly 2500 country and abroad networking nearly 2500 schools.schools.

A philosophy of sharing and caring.A philosophy of sharing and caring. Excellent platform for collaborative work and Excellent platform for collaborative work and

collective growth.collective growth. Every year a national Sahodaya Conference is Every year a national Sahodaya Conference is

held on a specific theme. It is attended by held on a specific theme. It is attended by nearly 300 principals.nearly 300 principals.

The annual conference for 2006 is to be held The annual conference for 2006 is to be held at Hyderabad on 13at Hyderabad on 13thth and 14 and 14thth October. October.


Comprehensive School Health Comprehensive School Health ProgrammeProgramme

The January-March Issue of CENBOSEC featured the The January-March Issue of CENBOSEC featured the theme of ‘Comprehensive Health Policy for Schools;theme of ‘Comprehensive Health Policy for Schools;

Circular No. 09, dated 31.05.06 was also issued with Circular No. 09, dated 31.05.06 was also issued with detailed guidelines to schools.detailed guidelines to schools.

The circular suggests that schools can evolve a school The circular suggests that schools can evolve a school Health Programme which can be initiated through Health Health Programme which can be initiated through Health Club.Club.

This club would focus on the overall well being This club would focus on the overall well being comprising emotional, social, mental and physical health comprising emotional, social, mental and physical health of a child.of a child.

It would also act as an organizational forum for It would also act as an organizational forum for conducting a number of activities related to health and conducting a number of activities related to health and wellness.wellness.

The circular gives a plethora of activities for students of The circular gives a plethora of activities for students of different age groups.different age groups.


Strengthening the educational system -Strengthening the educational system -Board’s views reiteratedBoard’s views reiterated

Students of primary classes need our best attention.Students of primary classes need our best attention. We should make learning a joyous experience for the We should make learning a joyous experience for the

children.children. We can do it by following some simple procedures already We can do it by following some simple procedures already

suggested by the Board.suggested by the Board.1.1. No school bag for atleast classes I & II. Bags can be left in the No school bag for atleast classes I & II. Bags can be left in the

school itself.school itself.2.2. No homework for children of classes I & II and Alternatives to No homework for children of classes I & II and Alternatives to

Homework for classes III to V.Homework for classes III to V.3.3. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation upto class V and Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation upto class V and

extending it upto class VIII in a phased manner.extending it upto class VIII in a phased manner.4.4. Gradual withdrawal of pass-fail system.Gradual withdrawal of pass-fail system.5.5. Classroom library to help children who come to school without Classroom library to help children who come to school without

booksbooks6.6. Greater importance and encouragement to learning of music, Greater importance and encouragement to learning of music,

dance, art etc.dance, art etc.7.7. Reducing the bag load by not prescribing excessive number of Reducing the bag load by not prescribing excessive number of

booksbooksCircular No. 06/08.02.03 and 07.06 dated 04.05.06Circular No. 06/08.02.03 and 07.06 dated 04.05.06


GeneralGeneralRole of Principals in destressing studentsRole of Principals in destressing students It is seen that students develop a high level of It is seen that students develop a high level of

anxiety and stress during examinations.anxiety and stress during examinations. Reasons are many: competition, parental & peer Reasons are many: competition, parental & peer

pressure, improper and inadequate learning pressure, improper and inadequate learning strategies etc.strategies etc.

So students and parents need to be counselled.So students and parents need to be counselled. Role of principal in this task is crucial.Role of principal in this task is crucial. It is suggested that principals should take a few It is suggested that principals should take a few

classes for class X and class XII every week.classes for class X and class XII every week. To stay in touch, to give guidelines, to counsel To stay in touch, to give guidelines, to counsel

and to boost students’ confidence.and to boost students’ confidence.



GeneralGeneralConducive School EnvironmentConducive School Environment

Schools should provide the right ambience Schools should provide the right ambience for learners to achieve their potential.for learners to achieve their potential.

It will not be possible in an environment of It will not be possible in an environment of fear and distrust.fear and distrust.

So it is imperative that schools do not use So it is imperative that schools do not use corporal punishment.corporal punishment.

Teachers should understand the needs of Teachers should understand the needs of children and create confidence through children and create confidence through caring ways.caring ways.

Circular dated 20.07.2002Circular dated 20.07.2002


GeneralGeneralCirculars through e-mailCirculars through e-mail

Board sends circulars to schools in different ways to ensure Board sends circulars to schools in different ways to ensure that they reach schools.that they reach schools.

- by postby post- By putting them on website: By putting them on website: www.cbse.nic.in- By printing them in CENBOSEC (which is now being mailed By printing them in CENBOSEC (which is now being mailed

individually to all schools)individually to all schools) To strengthen communication CBSE has started mass e-mail To strengthen communication CBSE has started mass e-mail

service by which schools will automatically get circulars from service by which schools will automatically get circulars from CBSE website.CBSE website.

Schools are requested to send their current e-mail address to Schools are requested to send their current e-mail address to the Board in the following formatthe Board in the following formatSchool’s full address-School’s full address-Tel No.-Tel No.-Pin Code-Pin Code-Affiliation No.-Affiliation No.-E-mail ID-E-mail ID-


GeneralGeneralCurriculum Organization in SchoolsCurriculum Organization in Schools

Board publishes secondary and sr. school curriculum every Board publishes secondary and sr. school curriculum every yearyear

Curriculum indicates syllabi, weightage given to different Curriculum indicates syllabi, weightage given to different units, allocation of periods per unit etc.units, allocation of periods per unit etc.

These guidelines are given to help schools plan their These guidelines are given to help schools plan their academic schedule for the whole year so that there is smooth academic schedule for the whole year so that there is smooth and effective curriculum transaction leading to stress-free and effective curriculum transaction leading to stress-free learning for students.learning for students.

Some unhealthy practices adopted by some schools have Some unhealthy practices adopted by some schools have come to the notice of the Board.come to the notice of the Board.

- manipulation of class schedules & timing especially for senior manipulation of class schedules & timing especially for senior classes to facilitate coaching & tuition for competitive exams.classes to facilitate coaching & tuition for competitive exams.

- Rushing of teaching at the end of the academic year to finish Rushing of teaching at the end of the academic year to finish the syllabus for revisionthe syllabus for revision..

Such practices are not helpful for the holistic growth of Such practices are not helpful for the holistic growth of learners.learners.

Heads of institutions are advised to follow the guidelines of Heads of institutions are advised to follow the guidelines of the Board.the Board.


GeneralGeneral

Safety in SchoolsSafety in Schools Safety is vital in schoolsSafety is vital in schools Board has stipulated certain conditions in Affiliation Board has stipulated certain conditions in Affiliation

Byelaws for school safety.Byelaws for school safety. Schools should develop a proper safety plan taking Schools should develop a proper safety plan taking

the following into account:the following into account: 1. Fire Safety 2. Structural Safety 3. Earthquake Management 4. 1. Fire Safety 2. Structural Safety 3. Earthquake Management 4.

Stampede Prevention 5. Landslide Management 6. Safety from Stampede Prevention 5. Landslide Management 6. Safety from industrial pollution 6. Electrical Safety 7. Flood/ Cyclone industrial pollution 6. Electrical Safety 7. Flood/ Cyclone Management 8. Electrical Safety 9. Safety from construction Management 8. Electrical Safety 9. Safety from construction hazards 10. Safety in Playground 11. Water Safety 12. hazards 10. Safety in Playground 11. Water Safety 12. Laboratory Safety 13. Transport Management 14. Trauma Laboratory Safety 13. Transport Management 14. Trauma Management 15. Safety of the ChallengedManagement 15. Safety of the Challenged

Schools are advised to follow the guidelines of the Schools are advised to follow the guidelines of the Board vide Board vide Circular No. 28/26.07.04Circular No. 28/26.07.04..


GeneralGeneral

Physical Facilities in SchoolsPhysical Facilities in Schools Attention of heads of institutions is invited to Rule No. Attention of heads of institutions is invited to Rule No.

8 under Chapter II of Affiliation Byelaws pertaining to 8 under Chapter II of Affiliation Byelaws pertaining to physical facilities:physical facilities:

1.1. Classroom should be of adequate size and minimum Classroom should be of adequate size and minimum floor space should be 1 s.q.m. per studentfloor space should be 1 s.q.m. per student

2.2. Certificates regarding safe drinking water, fire safety, Certificates regarding safe drinking water, fire safety, sanitary conditions, water/fire safety should be sanitary conditions, water/fire safety should be obtained from concerned Municipal Authority and obtained from concerned Municipal Authority and submitted to the Board every five years.submitted to the Board every five years.

3.3. Adequate facilities should be provided for recreation, Adequate facilities should be provided for recreation, physical education and other activities for social, physical education and other activities for social, cultural and physical development of students.cultural and physical development of students.

Circular dated 06.09.04Circular dated 06.09.04 www.schoolofeducators.comwww.schoolofeducators.com

False Claims of Private PublishersFalse Claims of Private Publishers

CBSE recommends only NCERT books in CBSE recommends only NCERT books in various subjects except in courses various subjects except in courses developed by the Board. But some private developed by the Board. But some private publishers are selling books, particularly publishers are selling books, particularly Hindi edition of books saying that they are Hindi edition of books saying that they are recommended by CBSE. Schools should recommended by CBSE. Schools should not be swayed by such misleading claims.not be swayed by such misleading claims.

Circular No. 12/06 dated 22.06.06Circular No. 12/06 dated 22.06.06


Physical EducationPhysical Education

It has been brought to the notice of the It has been brought to the notice of the Board that some schools do not Board that some schools do not adequately attend to effective transaction adequately attend to effective transaction of the curriculum in Physical Education as of the curriculum in Physical Education as an elective subject at senior secondary an elective subject at senior secondary level. Schools shouldlevel. Schools should-- employ a fully qualified PGT in the employ a fully qualified PGT in the subject.subject.-- have atleast a 200 metres track with have atleast a 200 metres track with spaces for different games.spaces for different games.

Non compliance would attract the Non compliance would attract the provisions of affiliation bye-laws.provisions of affiliation bye-laws.

Circular No. 03/06 dated 01.02.06Circular No. 03/06 dated 01.02.06www.schoolofeducators.comwww.schoolofeducators.com

The Future ParadigmsThe Future Paradigms Make the curriculum transaction experiential so Make the curriculum transaction experiential so

that children can connect their learning with life that children can connect their learning with life outside.outside.

Provide a truly inclusive environment in schools Provide a truly inclusive environment in schools to facilitate ‘Learning to Learn with Different to facilitate ‘Learning to Learn with Different Abilities’.Abilities’.

Develop adequate support strategies to address Develop adequate support strategies to address the issue of Learning Disorders.the issue of Learning Disorders.

In our preoccupation with the average and the In our preoccupation with the average and the disadvantaged, we should not neglect the gifted. disadvantaged, we should not neglect the gifted. Special enrichment packages under ‘Curriculum Special enrichment packages under ‘Curriculum Plus’, model have to be developed and Plus’, model have to be developed and implemented.implemented.


The Future Paradigms (contd…)The Future Paradigms (contd…)

We need a new mindset, a new thought We need a new mindset, a new thought process, a new paradigm of instructional process, a new paradigm of instructional leadership that can boldly raise questions leadership that can boldly raise questions such assuch as

1)1) Do we need homework for primary children?Do we need homework for primary children?

2)2) Why do we need Life Skills for students at upper Why do we need Life Skills for students at upper primary level onwards?primary level onwards?

3)3) How do we strengthen our internal assessment How do we strengthen our internal assessment system?system?

4)4) What are the ways in which we can strengthen What are the ways in which we can strengthen practical laboratory work?practical laboratory work?


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CBSE Update Major Initiatives of CBSE in Recent Years .

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