MANAVA BHARATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
PATNA
EXAMINATION POLICY
ACADEMIC YEAR AND STUDENT ASSESSMENT
- Classes Nursery to II
The academic year is divided into four terms. There are no formal examinations for these classes. However, evaluation of the child progress is done on the basis of daytoday performance.These themebased assessments are carried out in various ways which include written assessments via worksheets and written work done in note books/workbooks in school and at home,oral assessments via classroom discussions and interactions, and activity assessments.
- Classes III to V
The academic year is divided into two terms. Formal assessments are introduced from class III onwards. Students are evaluated through formal assessment as well as through their day to day performance.
Four formal assessments are conducted in the academic session:
- BOOST UP-I includes the selected portion of term-I syllabus.
- BOOST UP-II includes selected portion/rest portion of term-I syllabus.
- BOOST UP-IIIincludes the selected portion of term-II syllabus.
- BOOST UP – IV includes selected portion/rest portion of term-II syllabus.
Evaluation of Academic Subjects: Classes III to V |
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Term |
Types of assessment |
Percentage of weightage in Academic Session |
Month |
Duration Of written Assessment |
Components of Assessment |
Term-I |
Boost up - I (BU-I) (Written and Activities, Notebook work) |
20% |
July
|
1.5 hours |
Written:30marks Activity and Notebook work: 20marks |
Boost up - II (BU-II)
|
80% |
September
|
3 hours |
Written:50marks Converted into 80 marks |
|
Term- II |
Boost up - III (BU-III) (Written and Activities, Notebook work) |
20% |
December (11 to 19) |
1.5 hours |
Written:30marks Activity and Notebook work: 20marks |
Boost up - IV (BU-IV)
|
80% |
February- March (28Feb-13 Mar) |
3 hours |
Written:50marks Converted into 80 marks |
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Mid-Term Result: BU-I [Written(10%)]+[NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + BU-II(80%)] =100% Annual Result: BU-III [Written(10%)]+[NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + BU-IV(80%)]=100% |
For promotion to the next higher class, it is mandatory for student to appear for all the formal assessments and have at least 90% attendance.Students have to secure 40 percent in total in each of these components.
- Subject wise marks distribution:
SUB |
ENG |
HIN |
MATH |
SCIENCE |
SSC |
SNK |
COMP |
BU-I &BU-III |
Written: 30 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 30 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 30 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 30 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 30 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 30 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 20 Practical:10 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
BU-II&BU-IV |
Written: 50 (Converted into 80) |
Written: 50 (Converted into 80) |
Written: 50 (Converted into 80) |
Written: 50 (Converted into 80) |
Written: 50 (Converted into 80) |
Written: 50 (Converted into 80) |
Written: 30 Practical:20 (Converted into 80) |
- Classes VI to VIII
The academic session is divided into two terms. Students are evaluated through formal assessment as well as through their day to day performance Four formal assessments are conducted in the academic session, twice during each term:
- Pre Mid-Term Assessment-I (PT-I) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-I syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Mid-Term Assessment (MT) is cumulative in nature and includes the entire syllabus Term-I.
- Post Mid-Term Assessment-II (PT-II) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-II syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Annual Examination (AE) is cumulative in nature and based on selected portion from Term-I and the entire syllabus of Term-II.
Pre and Post Mid-Term Assessment (PT-I and PT-II) includes componentslike written test, multiple assessment, and subject enrichment. Evaluation is carried out throughout in the session in various ways which includes written work done in school and at home, verbal assessments via classroom discussions and interactions, project assignments and co-curricular activities. The final grades of all examinable subjects in term will take into account the performance of student in both the continuous and the written assessments.
Evaluation of Academic Subjects: Classes VI to VIII |
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Term |
Types of assessment |
Percentage of weightage in Academic Session |
Month |
Duration Of written Assessment |
Components of Assessment |
Term-I |
Pre mid Term (PT-I) (Written and Activities, Notebook work) |
20% |
July) |
1.5 hours |
Written:40marks Activity and Notebook work: 20marks |
Mid-Term |
80% |
September
|
3 hours |
Written:80marks |
|
Term- II |
Post mid Term (PT-II) (Written and Activities, Notebook work) |
20% |
December
|
1.5 hours |
Written:40marks Activity and Notebook work: 20marks |
Annual Examination (AE) |
80% |
February- March |
3 hours |
Written:80marks
|
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Mid-Term Result: PT-I[Written(10%)]+[NB(5%)+SE(5%)]+MT(80%)]=100% Annual Result: PT-II [Written(10%)]+[NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + AE(80%)]=100% |
- For promotion to the next higher class, it is mandatory for student to appear for all the formal assessments and have at least 90% attendance.Students have to secure 40 percent in total in each of these components.
- Subject wise marks distribution:
SUB |
ENG |
HIN |
MATH |
SCIENCE |
SSC |
SNK |
COMP |
PT-I & PT-II |
Written: 40 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 40 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 40 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 40 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 40 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 40 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
Written: 30 Practical:10 SE: 15 NB: 05 |
MT & AE |
Written: 80
|
Written: 80
|
Written: 80
|
Written: 80
|
Written: 80
|
Written: 80
|
Written: 40 Practical:40 |
SE-Subject Enrichment/Activity NB-Note Book
- Classes IX
The academic session is divided into two terms. Students are evaluated through formal assessment as well as through their dayto day performance. Four formal assessments are conducted in the academic session, twice during each term:
- Pre Mid-Term Assessment-I (PT-I) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-I syllabus or as per portion provided..
- Mid-Term Assessment (MT) is cumulative in nature and includes the entire syllabus Term-I.
- Post Mid-Term Assessment-II (PT-II) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-II syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Annual Examination (AE) is cumulative in nature and based on the entiresyllabus ofthe session.
Pre and Post Mid-Term Assessment (PT-I and PT-II) includes componentslike written test, multiple assessment, portfolio and subject enrichment. Evaluation is carried out throughout in the session in various ways which includes written work done in school and at home, verbal assessments via classroom discussions and interactions, project assignments and co-curricular activities. The final grades of all examinable subjects in term will take into account the performance of student in both the continuous and the written assessments.
Evaluation of Academic Subjects |
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Term |
Types of assessment |
Percentage of weightage in Academic Session |
Month |
Duration Of written Assessment |
Components of Assessment |
Term-I |
Pre mid Term (PT-I)
|
As per CBSE guideline
|
July |
1.5 hours |
*Written *Multiple Assessment *Portfolio *Subject Enrichment
|
Mid-Term |
September |
3 hours |
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Term- II |
Post mid Term (PT-II)
|
December
|
1.5 hours |
*Written *Multiple Assessment *Portfolio *Subject Enrichment
|
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Annual Examination (AE) |
February- March |
3 hours |
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Mid-Term Result: PT-I [Written(5%)]+[MA (5%) + Portfolio/NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + MT(80%)] =100% Annual Result:Average of PTI, PT2, MT(5%)]+ MA (5%) + Portfolio/NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + AE(80%)]=100% |
- For promotion to the next higher class, it is mandatory for student to appear for all the formal assessments and have at least 90% attendance.
- The aforementioned assessment scheme for class IX is based on the CBSE circular ACAD-57/2022 dated 20.05.2022. The Assessment scheme will have an 80 marks component for Annual Examination (class IX) in all subjects except compulsory subjects to be assessed internally along with a 20 marks component of Internal Assessment. Students have to secure 33 percent in total in each of these components.
- Classes X
The academic session is divided into two terms. However, the prescribed syllabus for the session will be completed by mid of Term II. The final evaluation of the student’s progress will be based on the formal assessment conducted at the end of each term by the school and the Board Examination conducted at the end of the session by CBSE. Students are evaluated through formal assessment as well as through their dayto day performance. Five formal assessments are conducted in the academic session, twice during each term:
- Pre Mid-Term Assessment-I (PT-I) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-I syllabus or as per portion provided..
- Mid-Term Assessment (MT) is cumulative in nature and includes the entire syllabus Term-I.
- Post Mid-Term Assessment-II (PT-II) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-II syllabus or as per portion provided..
- Pre-Board – 1 (PB-1) is cumulative in nature and based on the entiresyllabus ofthe session.
- Secondary School Examination will be conducted by CBSE towards the end of academic year, based on the entire syllabus of the session.
Pre and Post Mid-Term Assessment (PT-I and PT-II) includes componentslike written test, multiple assessment, portfolio and subject enrichment. Continuous evaluation is carried out throughout in the session in various ways which includes written work done in school and at home, verbal assessments via classroom discussions and interactions, project assignments and co-curricular activities. The final grades of all examinable subjects will be computed by CBSE by considering the student’s performance in school’s internal assessment and the secondary school examination. The final report card will be issued by CBSE after the board examination.
Evaluation of Academic Subjects |
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Term |
Types of assessment |
Percentage of weightage in Academic Session |
Month |
Duration Of written Assessment |
Components of Assessment |
Term-I |
Pre mid Term (PT-I)
|
As per CBSE guideline
|
July |
1.5 hours |
*Written *Multiple Assessment *Portfolio *Subject Enrichment
|
Mid-Term |
September |
3 hours |
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Term- II |
Post mid Term (PT-II)
|
December
|
1.5 hours |
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PRE-Board Examination (PB) |
February |
3 hours |
Written |
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Board Examination |
March |
3 hours |
Written |
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Mid-Term Result: PT-I [Written(5%)]+[MA (5%) + Portfolio/NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + MT(80%)] =100% Pre-Board: 100% Annual Result:Average of PTI, PT2, MT(5%)]+ MA (5%) + Portfolio/NB(5%)+SE(5%)] + AE(80%)]=100% |
- For promotion to the next higher class, it is mandatory for student to appear for all the formal assessments and have at least 90% attendance.
- The aforementioned assessment scheme for class X is based on the CBSE circular ACAD-57/2022 dated 20.05.2022. The Assessment scheme will have an 80 marks component for Board examination (class X) in all subjects except compulsory subjects to be assessed internally along with a 20 marks component of Internal Assessment. Students have to secure 33 percent in total in each of these components.
- Internal Assessment: End of year examination = 20:80
- In the forthcoming sessions a greater number of Competency Based Questions or questions that assess application of concepts in real-life/ unfamiliar situations will be part of the question paper.
- Classes XI
The academic session is divided into two terms. Students are evaluated through formal assessment as well as through their dayto day performance. Four formal assessments are conducted in the academic session, twice during each term:
- Pre Mid-Term Assessment-I (PT-I) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-I syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Mid-Term Assessment (MT) is cumulative in nature and includes the entire syllabus Term-I.
- Post Mid-Term Assessment-II (PT-II) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-II syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Annual Examination (AE) is cumulative in nature and based on the entiresyllabus ofthe session.
Pre and Post Mid-Term Assessment (PT-I and PT-II) includes componentslike written test, multiple assessment, portfolio and subject enrichment. Evaluation is carried out throughout in the session in various ways which includes written work done in school and at home, verbal assessments via classroom discussions and interactions, project assignments and co-curricular activities. The final grades of all examinable subjects in term will take into account the performance of student in both the continuous and the written assessments.
Evaluation of Academic Subjects |
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Term |
Types of assessment |
Percentage of weightage in Academic Session |
Month |
Duration Of written Assessment |
Components of Assessment |
Term-I |
Pre mid Term (PT-I)
|
As per CBSE guidelines |
July |
1.5 hours |
*Written *Project/Practical
|
Mid-Term |
September |
3 hours |
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Term- II |
Post mid Term (PT-II)
|
December
|
1.5 hours |
*Written *Project/Practical
|
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Annual Examination (AE) |
February- March |
3 hours |
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Mid-Term Result: PT-I 20% + MT(80%)] =100% Annual Result:PT-I 5% + MT 10% + PT-II 5% + AE(80%)=100% |
- For promotion to the next higher class, it is mandatory for student to appear for all the formal assessments and have at least 90% attendance.
- The aforementioned assessment scheme for class XI is based on the CBSE circular ACAD-57/2022 dated 20.05.2022. The Assessment scheme will have an 80 marks component for Annual Examination (class XI) in all subjects except compulsory subjects to be assessed internally along with a 20 marks component of Internal Assessment. Students have to secure 33 percent in total in each of these components.
- Classes XII
The academic year is divided into two terms. However, the prescribed syllabus for the session will be completed by mid of Term-2. The students will be evaluated by school through formal assessments that comprise of written and practical/ project evaluation for assessing theoretical proficiency and applied knowledge, as applicable. Yet, the final evaluation of a student’s progress will be based solely upon the Board Examination. (Written & Practical/Project Evaluation) will be conducted at the end of the session by CBSE. In all, five formal assessments will be conducted in the academic session:
- Pre Mid-Term Assessment-I (PT-I) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-I syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Mid-Term Assessment (MT) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-I syllabus or as per portion provided.
- Post Mid-Term Assessment-II (PT-II) is formative in nature includes the selected portion of Term-IIsyllabus or as per portion provided
- Pre-Board – 1 (PB-1) is cumulative in nature and based on the entiresyllabus ofthe session.
- Senior School Certificate Examination will be conducted by CBSE towards the end of academic year, based on the entire syllabus of the session.
Evaluation of Academic Subjects |
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Term |
Types of assessment |
Percentage of weightage in Academic Session |
Month |
Duration Of written Assessment |
Components of Assessment |
Term-I |
Pre mid Term (PT-I)
|
As per CBSE guidelines |
July |
1.5 hours |
*Written *Project and Practical
|
Mid-Term |
September |
3 hours |
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Term- II |
Post mid Term (PT-II)
|
December
|
1.5 hours |
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PRE-Board Examination (PB I) |
February |
3 hours |
*Written *Project and Practical
|
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|
Board Examination |
February/March |
3 hours |
*Written *Project and Practical
|
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Mid-Term Result: PT-I 20% + MT(80%) =100% Pre-Board: 100% Annual Result:As per CBSE guidelines. |
- For promotion to the next higher class, it is mandatory for student to appear for all the formal assessments and have at least 90% attendance.
- The aforementioned assessment scheme for class IX is based on the CBSE circular ACAD-57/2022 dated 20.05.2022.
- In the forthcoming sessions a greater number of Competency Based Questions or questions that assess application of concepts in real-life/ unfamiliar situations will be part of the question paper.
GRADING SYSTEM
Grading System - Internal Assessments: Classes IV-XII Both marks and grades are awarded for individual academic subjects on eight- point scale. Only grades are awarded for the co-scholastic areas, as per the grading scale applicable for the class.
SCOLASTIC |
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Marks |
91% & above |
81% - 90% |
71% - 80% |
61% - 70% |
60% 41% |
- 50% 33% |
33% - 40% |
Below 33% |
Grade (IV-VIII) |
A1 |
A2 |
B1 |
B2 |
C1 |
C2 |
D |
E (Needs Improvement) |
Grade (IX-XII) |
A1 |
A2 |
B1 |
B2 |
C1 |
C2 |
D |
E (failed) |
CO - SCOLASTIC |
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Remarks |
Outstanding |
Very Good |
Good |
Satisfactory |
Needs Improvement |
Grade (IV-VIII) |
A |
B |
C |
Not Applicable |
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Grade (IX-XII) |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
RULES FOR ASSESSMENT
- Attendance is compulsory for all assessments held during the year, failing which the student will be marked a zero. Consideration , if any, will be only on genuine medical grounds at the sole discretion of the Head of School; after the parents personally meet and submit an application with the photocopies of all relevant medical documents, on the day of the assessment at school office (during working hours).
- A minimum attendance record of 90% of the total number of working days in each term/unit is compulsory. In the eventuality of a student missing classes due to health reasons, school will have the sole discretion in deciding a waiver, if any. But even on medical grounds, absence beyond 25% of working days will not be accepted.
- There is no provision for reassessing students, who remain absent on the day of the assessment, or those who have failed in one or more subjects. Request for change in assessment dates or timings will not be entertained.
- Students reporting late for assessment will not be given any extra time for answering the question papers.
- Unfair Means: Students found using any unfair means during assessments, will be awarded a zero in that subject. Parents and the concerned student will be called for a dialogue with school authorities.
- The evaluated answer scripts of PT1/PT2, MT and PB1 will be distributed to students within 10 days of the date of the assessment. Errors in evaluation, such as mistakes in the total, unmarked answers, etc., must be brought to the notice of the concerned teachers on the same day itself. Delaying this for even one day may result in ignoring the same while preparing the final result.
- Requests for the issue of Progress Report before the declaration of results will not be entertained.
- A duplicate of Report Card (if lost/damaged) shall be issued on a payment of Rs.200.