OPEN HOUSE: WITH BOARD EXAMS CANCELLED WHAT CRITERIA SHOULD CBSE ADOPT TO EVALUATE CLASS Ensure objectivity in assessment Evaluating the performance of students is just not an obligation. It has to be taken up seriously by those who are involved in it be it teachers or the staff or institution heads. Evaluation system must cater to hybrid learning and integrated in-house exams with additional parameters of assessment wherein critical thinking creativity and communication skills are evaluated. The methodology used to evaluate should ensure objectivity in assessment. In fact the CBSE has to apply different permutation combinations prioritising students interests while evaluating them. Garv Bhupesh Verma Panchkula Paper with Multiple choice questions There should be a single online question paper carrying sufficient number of questions prepared by subject experts and psychologists for Class XII students. This paper must carry questions of all subjects with instructions to pick right combinations and stream. Gradation with equivalent percentages can be awarded subsequently. Colleges and universities can frame holistically prepared entrance exams for professional and non-professional courses to filter and accommodate students of their choice. Rajpartap Singh Chandigarh An unusual situation Passing Class XII is important as students have to compete for admission in various professional courses like medical engineering IT and others. Career of students is rather more important. This an unusual situation which needs to be addressed with unusual methods. The best way to evaluate Class XII students without conducting examination is through previous three years assessment which is effective for awarding grades. Capt Amar Jeet (retd) Mohali Grading on basis of online assignments The CBSE must take into consideration Class X and XI marks for evaluating XII standard pupils. Online assignments given by teachers can be considered for final grading. Punctuality in attending online classes should also be given weightage. Antra Rakheja Chandigarh Not an arduous task as projected Compilation of CBSE Class XII results without physically holding examinations should not be an arduous task as it is being projected. Schools do have performance records of every student marks obtained in Class X XI online internal and pre-board Class XII exams for each subject including science practical held in February. Board examiners can prepare a format for assigning weightage in terms of per cent for every input and arrive at final subject-wise marksheet of every student. Students are victims of circumstances. Not able to appear in final examinations is a matter beyond their control. SC Luthra Chandigarh Start with performance in middle school Cancelling Class XII examinations has evoked mixed response from students their parents and teachers. A panel has been constituted to frame the criterion for students evaluation. It is a fact that though there is no substitute for offline examination the decision taken is a step in right direction in view of the second Covid wave. Students should be evaluated in completely transparent manner. Examiners should consider performance from middle standard onwards marks obtained in internal class examinations growth trajectory over the period and performance in extra-curricular activities while preparing students Class XII results. Dr Dinesh Kumar Verma Panchkula Class X result can be considered Due to cancelation of the CBSE Class XII exams students can be promoted on the basis of the Class X board result. This yard stick may be adopted for preparing Class XII results. Marks obtained in online quarterly exams may also be considered on pro rata basis and added to final Class XII results. Col TBS Bedi (retd) Mohali Internal assessment of past two years The government has taken the right decision by cancelling the CBSE examinations for students safety. The board should consider internal assessment and performance for the last two years for preparing Class XII results. Current progress reports of every student can also be given weightage. Grace marks should be given to each student in view of the ongoing pandemic. Besides the evaluation criteria should be impartial. Sumesh Kumar Badhwar Mohali Teachers can evaluate own students Teachers of the same school can be asked to evaluate their students on the basis of house examinations held during the past two years. A teacher is best judge of student. The principal of the school concerned should be the final authority to verify and prepare Class XII results. NPS Sohal Chandigarh Introduce open book test criterion Due to spurt in Covid cases the CBSE had no solution but to cancel Class XII exams. As evaluation is necessary for preparing final results so open book test criterion can be introduced. This can include multiple choice questions for all subjects. Questions can be framed in a manner that students open and go through text rather than Google for answers. In this case students would prefer to study for each subject beforehand. Remaining evaluation score could be awarded by taking students viva. Jasleen Kaur Chandigarh Internal assessment Projects important As board exams have been cancelled an alternative method for students evaluation does not seem fair. However due to exigency the CBSE may assess students on the basis of their performance in Class X and XI internal examinations. Internal assessment by teachers projects assigned and completed by students in previous classes and marks obtained therein also carry weightage. Besides grading can also be done on the basis of pre-board examinations or average of marks obtained in the previous two classes. Sunil Khanna Chandigarh Criterion that suits all students Cancellation of CBSE Class XII exams was a happy moment for majority of students but sad news for expected toppers and those wishing to go abroad. Toppers will not get an opportunity to shine. Others are worried whether foreign universities and colleges would consider their Class XII result prepared without exams. The government must come out with a criterion that suits students of all categories. No student should suffer because of the wrong assessment. Students whole future depends upon the Class XII results. So utmost care must be taken in formulating a transparent method for assessment. Bir Devinder Singh Bedi Chandigarh Stress on internal assessment Board exams have been cancelled but health and safety of students is important. The CBSE should evaluate Class XII students on the basis of internal assessment and X and XI standard results. The board should also give an option of re-examination if students are not satisfied with assessment for preparing results. Gurwinder Bhullar Chandigarh Maintain education standard in schools To ensure standard of education is maintained the CBSE should consider performance of students in the last examinations and in the present academic year. If its not upto the mark students should be demoted. This will ensure that students study and work hard. AK Jindal Patiala Last three years performance Pandemic has forced the CBSE to abandon its plan to conduct the Class XII exams. No civilised government can afford to put lives of the next generation in danger. The CBSE can evaluate students on the basis of the last three years performance in studies plus internal marks obtained in online exams conducted by respective schools in the present academic session. Students must be given an option for revaluation of results or online exams to improve their marks. Suresh Verma Chandigarh Class X marks show students capability One of the best methods to evaluate Class XII students is to take into account their X and XI standard marks as these two exams were conducted under stress free environment. Also marks obtained in these exams reflect students capability. More weightage can be given to marks as obtained in Class X as students make more efforts for board exams rather than the ones conducted by schools. Savita Kuthiala Chandigarh Preference to all subjects The CBSE has cancelled Class XII exams. Now its time to come up with an evaluation criterion which transparent. Internal assessment of students through assignments practical work viva-voice and co-curricular activities should be considered for evaluation. Priority must be given to grades awarded in the midterm and pre-board exams for preparing Class XII results. Lastly all subjects should be given equal preference. Harnoor Kaur Kharar Online exams of one-hour duration Its a matter of students career. Students have worked hard throughout the year for their exams. They have to appear in professional courses competitive exams for admission in universities and institutions. Schools should conduct online exams of one hour duration for all subjects. Practical should be conducted and internal assessment also be taken into account for assessment. Abhilasha Gupta Mohali Assessment on basis of preliminary exams Cancellation of the CBSE Class XII exams was unbelievable. There was also some relief as the decision had been hanging fire for quite some time. Students were on their toes adding to tension and psychological pressure on account of the pandemic. The CBSE can consider marks obtained in Class X and XI and Class XII preliminary exams for evaluation. Vijay Malia Chandigarh Include marks secured in pre-board Majority of schools conducted pre-boards once or twice this year due to delay in the decision of holding or cancelling Class XII exams. Preboard results with a weightage of around 60 per cent along with performance in Class XII and XI can be a good criterion to evaluate students. The CBSE can also consider class response of the last two years along with interest show in extracurricular activities to prepare results. Priyam Aggarwal Chandigarh One paper based on entire syllabus The CBSE has cancelled Class XII exam which is the need of the hour due to the pandemic. These exams are crucial for students as marks obtained therein are considered by colleges /universities for admission in various courses. The board should evaluate students on the basis of Class X and XI results. Also the board can hold online exam for one paper based on the entire Class XII syllabus and accordingly prepare result. Avinash Goyal Chandigarh Keep students future in mind The most discussed evaluation criteria under consideration is that students may be evaluated on the basis of their marks obtained in Classes IX X and XI. The second option is to assess Class XII students on the basis of practical and pre-board examinations conducted by respective schools. Whatever procedure is followed for the evaluation purpose career of millions of students must be kept in mind by the authorities concerned. Sanjay Chopra Mohali Not a good decision Cancelling of the CBSE Class XII exams is not a good decision. Most students seek admission in professional courses on the basis of marks obtained in Class XII. Without valid exams colleges/universities may not consider students for admission. The board should conduct exams in two categories. One for the science and other for the non-science group. Schools can conduct online exams for Class XII students and send marks to board. Sukhwant Bhullar Chandigarh Shun attitude of favouritism The evaluation criteria for Class XII should be such that schoolteachers dont adopt an attitude of favoritism and give more marks to students who have taken tuitions from them. The evaluation criteria should be fair and unbiased. It should include students performance in previous years rather than on the present internal assessment by teachers. When result is prepared there are instances of parents approaching the school authorities to improve their wards marks. Schools should be upright and honest and practice what they preach. Simran Sidhu Chandigarh Assessment excluding biases prejudices The governments decision to cancel the Class XII CBSE examination has invoked mixed reactions from various stakeholders. The main challenge is the methodology to be adopted for declaring results. The CBSE can consider marks obtained in Class XI and performance in Class XII in online classes for students evaluation. Another way could be students assessment by all teachers and then awarding them grades. The assessment has to be scientific and exclude biases and prejudices as its question of students future. Dr Anil Kumar Yadav Chandigarh Come up with best assessment policy The cancellation of the CBSE Class XII exams has brought some relief for students parents and teachers. There are two options for students evaluation. One is assessment on the basis of performance in previous classes final exams. Second is considering Class XI and XII internal assessment. Hope the board will look into Class XII students interest and come out with best policy for evaluation. Vidya Sagar Garg Panchkula Quarterly/half-yearly test performance The government has taken right decision by cancelling the CBSE Class XII examination because of the Covid pandemic. In the interest of students their results should be declared on the basis of internal quarterly/half yearly tests. Five per cent grace marks may be given to all students. Paramjeet Singh Chandigarh Count marks of all subjects The CBSE Class XII exams have been cancelled but students have to be evaluated for declaring their results. Class XII results mean a lot for students as marks obtained therein are considered for admissions in engineering medical or other courses. The board may take into account average marks obtained in each subject in the last two midterm exams and personal assessment of each student by teachers. Balbir Singh Batra Mohali Fair equal assessment As the board exams have been cancelled the CBSE should keep Class XII pre-board marks of students as the evaluation criteria. The evaluation should be fair and equal for all students. Another alternative is to consider marks obtained in Class XI by students and internal assessment of Class XII. Adish Sood Amloh Take stakeholders into confidence Any criteria adopted for evaluation should be transparent. The stakeholders - teachers parents school management and if possible students representatives - opinion should be considered for deciding method for evaluation. Past performance in Class IX to XI and marks obtained in internal Class XII exams should be the main criteria for evaluation. Students future depends on Class XII results. Bharat Bhushan Sharma Chandigarh Evaluation difficult Sans pre-board Pre-boards assessment indicates marks which students can obtain in the final examination. In the absence of pre-board exams evaluation becomes a difficult task. In the present circumstances marks obtained in Class X and XI whichever are higher can be considered for preparing Class XII results. RPS Chopra Chandigarh Experts/educationists should take decision The CBSE cancelled the Class XII examinations. Now the evaluation criteria for certification would be crucial for students seeking admission in academic and professional courses. Educationists/experts of the CBSE are devising a foolproof mechanism for evaluation and the Apex Court is seized of the matter to ensure fair-play and uniformity across states. Lalit Bharadwaj Panchkula Take care of all students interests Marks obtained in the CBSE Class XII exams help students secure admission in colleges/universities/institutions of their choice. Theory/practical/internal assessment should be used for Class XII students assessment. An online objective question paper evaluated by external or internal examiners can help in checking students knowledge. The CBSE has to come up with an evaluation policy which takes care of mediocre and toppers interests. Charu Malhotra Mohali 80% weightage to internal exams The consistency in performance and results of various internal examinations need to be considered for Class XII students evaluation. Internal examinations should be given 80 per cent weightage. While distributing average marks over the whole year 10 per cent of the best periodic test I and II 30 per cent of term I and 40 per cent of pre-board examinations may be considered for assessment. SK Khosla Chandigarh QUESTION As Covid cases have come down in Chandigarh should the government hospitals start OPDs and elective surgeries for patients not infected by the virus? Suggestions in not more than 70 words can be sent to openhouse@tribunemail.com

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