The document provides guidelines for evaluating students in various subjects in a standardized manner: 1) It emphasizes evaluating the content and concepts demonstrated rather than minor errors. Partial credit is to be given for steps done correctly even if the final answer is wrong. 2) Technical terms, formulas, diagrams, and directions should be used and shown accurately. Deductions may be made for incorrect usage but some points should be awarded for partially correct answers. 3) Spelling errors are allowed in lower classes but will incur deductions in higher classes. Handwriting and following instructions are also criteria that are assessed.

2. ENGLISH/ HINDI/GUJARATI/SANSKRIT
Part I
• Composition –
-content
-way of expression
-vocabulary
-flow of ideas / thoughts
( i.e. introduction,body, conclusion)

3. • COMPREHENSION
• Set pattern of evaluation for answering
questions
• Precis ( word limit, expression should be
correctly done)( 8 to 10 marks)
• Word meaning ( 1 mark each)

4. • GRAMMAR
• 1 mark each for transformation ( active to
passive ,preposition/verb carry 1 mark,in
board)
• In lower classes ½ marks can be for the same

5. LETTER
Address ( ½ marks)
Date: 5th September,2011( ½ mark)
Salutation(Dear Sir),( ½ mark)
expression (5 marks)
content ( 2 ½ marks)
Subscription;
(Yours sincerely), ( ½ mark)
(Name) ( ½ mark)
( separate marks need not be shown)
( even an averagely written letter with correct
format can fetch 5 ½ out of 10)

6. LITERATURE Paper II
• The facts carry maximum marks
• Board allocates 90 % for facts and
• 10 % for language/ spelling
• 1 mark is deducted for four spelling
• One spelling wrongly written many times will
be penalized only once.
• Concept clarity and ability to communicate
should be the top priority.

7. MATHS
• If formula is correct give half mark always , for 1 mark
question
• For each step marks should be pre decided ( if a child
has done few steps correctly then marks has to be
given)
• If the method of solving is correct but the last answer is
wrong then ½ mark should be deducted
• ½ mark to be deducted if unit is wrongly written
• If the numerical is solved by substituting wrong values
and procedure is correct, then some mark should be
given.
• For geometrical construction it should be mentioned in
the question itself to ‘write the steps.’

8. SCIENCE
• Technical terms should be used in all the answers.
( formation of sentence can be changed)
• Type of short answer questions that can be asked
i) True and false , if false correct it,
ii)select odd one out,
Iii) match the following
iv) Fill ups.
• Rewriting the statement in true/false, fill up and match the following is
compulsory.
• If the question to select odd from the following, then justification should
be given with the answer ( if it is not given then no marks should be
given.)
• MCQ should be avoided
• Fill ups should be given in twisted form
Eg ear…………… auditary nerve then
eye……………..?? ( answer optic nerve)

9. • Valency, formula , balancing complete equation ( 1 mark each)
• If the balancing equation is not reduced to simplest ratio then no marks,
in lower classes some marks may be deducted.
• If the chemical formula is not written correctly then do not give any mark
at all . Eg Write chemical formula of Ammonium Chloride.
( NH4)2 CO3
But if child writes NH4CO3
Do not give marks at all
• Diagrams to be drawn only with pencil( whereas in physics some times
rough diagram is needed to solve the question which can be drawn with
pen)
• In case of differences or similarities between two things both the points
should be correct, if either of the points is incorrect ,then do give any
mark to that point.
• The use of words like element/compound should be checked, deduct
some marks if wrongly used ( shows the clarity of concept)
• In lower classes spellings of technical term should be considered , so that
they are trained properly.
• In physics direction of incident beam,direction of current in the circuit
should be shown.

10. HISTORY AND CIVICS
• If in an answer concepts are right but technical terms are not
written the deduct half mark
• If self explanatory statement is there then statement is not
required:
eg What is ordinance?
ordinance is self explanatory law. ( mark can be given)
But if the child, writes ordinance can be issued by president when
both the houses are not in session ( here no key word then half
mark can be deducted.
• Three points to be written for three marks,to the point( with
explanation for long answers.)
• Look for the quality answer not quantity
• Some marks should be awarded if the child has written few relevant
answer

11. GEOGRAPHY
MAP Work
• Accuracy to be seen ,if the place is shown half cm away
from the exact location then ½ mark to be deducted.
• Has to be done according to instruction
• Has to be done with sharpen pencil , colour pencils can be
used(Brown ,blue and yellow)
Subjective questions
• Give reason 1 mark for each point
• Eg name any two regions where tropical evergreen
vegetation is found in India. ( ½ + ½ )
Name any two tree or economically useful plants?
( ½ + ½)

12. COMPUTER