Pedagogical Plan (IX–XII)
ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR MIDDLE STAGE
1. Guiding Principles
- Competency-based education (application over rote learning)
- Experiential and joyful learning
- Integration of art, sports, and vocational skills
- Continuous assessment and feedback
- Inclusivity and flexibility
2. Curriculum Structure
Grades 9–10 (Secondary Stage)
- Focus: Conceptual clarity + foundational skills
- Subjects: Core (Math, Science, Social Science, English) + skill subjects
- Internal Assessment: 20 marks (periodic tests, projects, subject enrichment, multiple assessments)
- Board Exam: Grade 10
Grades 11–12 (Senior Secondary Stage)
- Focus: Specialization + analytical depth
- Streams: Science, Commerce, Humanities
- Internal Assessment/ Practicals: Subject-specific
- Board Exam: Grade 12
3. Lesson Design (CBSE Competency-Based Format)
Each lesson should include:
a. Learning Outcomes
Aligned with CBSE learning outcomes (observable skills)
Example:
- “Students will be able to analyze…”
- “Students will apply formulas to real-life situations”
b. Experiential Learning Activities
- Lab work (Science)
- Case studies (Business Studies, Economics)
- Map work (Geography)
- Role play (Political Science, English)
c. Art-Integrated Learning
- Posters, storytelling, dramatization
- Integrate subjects with local culture
d. ICT Integration
- Videos, simulations, digital quizzes
- Use platforms like DIKSHA
4. Pedagogical Approaches
I. Experiential Learning
- “Learning by doing”
- Example: Physics experiments, field surveys
II. Inquiry-Based Learning
- Encourage questioning and investigation
III. Competency-Based Learning
- Focus on application, analysis, evaluation
IV. Collaborative Learning
- Group discussions, peer teaching
V. Multidisciplinary Approach
Aligned with National Education Policy 2020
- Connect subjects (e.g., economics + math, history + literature)
5. Inclusion & Differentiation
- Remedial classes for slow learners
- Enrichment tasks for advanced learners
- Flexible teaching strategies
- Use multilingual explanations if needed
6. Skill Education & Vocational Integration
CBSE encourages:
- Financial literacy
- Coding and AI basics
- Entrepreneurship
- Communication skills
7. Co-Scholastic
- Development
Health & Physical Education - Art Education
- Work Education