Assessment Structure
As the CBSE affiliated schools are required to follow the NCERT syllabus in the upper primary stage, uniformity in the assessment structure, examination and issue of report cards across all the affiliated schools is felt necessary from class VI to VIII. The detailed components of the scheme are mentioned below for easy understanding and implementation.
Scholastic Area:
The assessment structure and examination for classes VI to VIII have been prepared in view of the provisions of RTE Act 2009 and comprises of two terms i.e. Term-1 and 2 as explained
below:
Subject Enrichment Activities:
These are subject-specific activities aimed at enhancing the understanding and skills of the students. These activities are to be carried out throughout the term, however, they should be evaluated at the term-end.
Scholastic Area:
The assessment structure and examination for classes VI to VIII have been prepared in view of the provisions of RTE Act 2009 and comprises of two terms i.e. Term-1 and 2 as explained
below:
Languages:
Aimed at equipping the learners to develop effective listening and speaking skills. The language teachers may devise their own methods and parameters for assessment of the languages.
Mathematics:
For the activities in Mathematics, links in CBSE website may be referred.
Science:
Practical work and activities in Science may be undertaken as suggested by the NCERT Syllabus and Text Books. The following link in CBSE website may be referred to: Science Activity class VIII.
Social Science:
Map or the project work may be undertaken as suggested by the NCERT Syllabus and Text Book.
| Grading Scale for Scholastic Areas (Classe VI-VIII) chool and grades as per the blowing gading scale |
MARKS RANGE | GRADE | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91-100 | A1 | ||||||||||
| 81-00 | A2 | ||||||||||
| 71-80 | B1 | ||||||||||
| 71-80 | B1 | ||||||||||
| 61-70 | B2 | ||||||||||
| 51-60 | C1 | ||||||||||
| 41-50 | C2 | ||||||||||
| 33-40 | D | ||||||||||
| 32 & below | E (Needs improvement) | ||||||||||
Co-Scholastic Activities (Classes VI-VIII):
Co-Scholastic Activities (Classes VI-VIII): For the holistic development of the student, co-curricular activities in the following areas will be carried out in CBSE affiliated schools by the teachers and will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair). The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork will be the general criteria for grading.
