Cbse Assessment Framework for Science, Mathematics and English for Classes 6 to 10
Assessment Framework for CBSE Science, Mathematics and English for Classes 6 to 10- Key Points/Highlights/ Salient Features Developers: - Joint Project 1. Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi 2. British Council 3. AlphaPlus Focuses on “Assessment and Pedagogy” 1. The design of the assessment specifications for CBSE Science Mathematics and English for Classes 6 to 10” 2. Encourage teachers to focus on higher order thinking skills and move away from rote learning. Golden Words:- Barbara Wickham OBE, Director India, British Council states that “High quality assessment, curriculum and pedagogy are the golden triangle of any education system and when these are made available to young people in an enabling environment it has a profound impact on learning outcomes.” (CBSE Assessment Framework 2021) Manoj Ahuja Chairman, CBSE stated that “Competency Based Education (CBE) is an alternative to ensure a future ready generation proficient in relevant skills. CBSE with its focus on holistic education is facilitating this progression to CBE where learners would gain mastery of 21st century skills.” (CBSE Assessment Framework 2021) “Assessment Framework for CBSE Science Mathematics and English for Classes 6 to 10” Salient Features:- Approach- The focus of the curriculum is on the students developing a broad range of skills within the relevant subject areas which support their progression in school and more widely as global citizens. The NCERT curriculum is not a definitive national curriculum which sets out what should be taught in each of the classes for each subject. NCERT curriculum students should develop higher order thinking skills that better prepare them for later life, rather than a focus on learning of facts. The NCERT curriculum is well known to teachers it is not universally well understood and there is a significant amount of teaching practice which still focuses on students learning facts and teaching to the text book rather than developing these broader skills. What is ‘Learning Ladder’? ‘Learning Ladder’ identified both pedagogy and learning outcomes from the NCERT curriculum aligned with the content from the CBSE syllabus. This learning ladder is presented so that the assessment content is linked directly to the NCERT curriculum which will facilitate amendments to be made if the curriculum changes in future. Reference and Resource:- A suggested Assessment Framework for CBSE Science Mathematics and English for Classes 6 to 10 (British Council and CBSE, New Delhi) www.cbse.nic.in
