Curriculum Evaluation

Students learn through trans disciplinary units at each grade level.

Each of these units:

1. Is a significant, relevant challenging learning experience.
2. Builds on the prior knowledge of the students.
3. Involves students in a range of learning activities.
4. Integrates diverse subject areas whenever meaningful and appropriate.

Language Arts

Writing

An important part of the Early years programme is a focus on the many pre-writing activities which develop the fine motor-skills and hand-eye coordination required for handwriting. Activities such as stringing beads, lacing cards, finger painting, modelling clay and play dough, sewing, weaving, placing pegs in pegboards, repeating finger plays and manipulating a variety of writing tools, all help develop the muscles and coordination required before a child begins formal handwriting instruction. As the children’s fine motor skills strengthen, they will be given opportunities to develop early writing skills by engaging in a variety of writing activities e.g.: tracking, tracing and writing independently using their knowledge of letter-sound relationships.

Reading

Early years classrooms are print-rich environments where sharing books is a special part of each day. The primary goal of the reading programme in Early years is to instill a love of books and support the idea that reading is a fun and exciting experience. By providing a strong foundation in pre-reading and reading readiness skills through creative and open-ended activities, the Early years programme provides children with the tools to become confident and successful readers. Parent support in this Reading Programme is encouraged through the home reading.

Oral Communication

Speaking and listening are an integral part of the Early years programme. Young children develop the abilities to express thoughts and opinions clearly and fluently, to speak confidently in front of peers, to participate in small group and large group discussions and to ask and answer relevant questions. As children mature, they learn to listen for different purposes, to wait their turn to speak and to follow increasingly complex instructions. Spelling activities are a natural consequence of reading and writing, and therefore much of the spelling instruction takes place in the context of daily experiences.

Mathematics

It is developmentally important for young children to explore mathematical concepts in a concrete way before they begin working with abstract numerical symbols. In Early years, children have daily practice using manipulative to sort, classify, count, compare, estimate, graph, create patterns, make sets, add and subtract. Opportunities are provided for children to think logically, perceive relationships, make predictions, solve problems, record findings and show an understanding of mathematical relationships in a concrete way. These opportunities provide a solid foundation and understanding of basic mathematical concepts.

Science

Science is viewed as the exploration of the biological, chemical and physical aspects of the natural world, and the relationships between them. Our understanding of science is constantly changing and evolving. It encourages curiosity and ingenuity and enables the student to develop an understanding of the world. Reflection on scientific knowledge also helps students to develop a sense of responsibility regarding the impact of their actions on themselves, others and their world.

1. Observe carefully in order to gather data.
2. Use a variety of instruments and tools to measure data accurately.
3. Use scientific vocabulary to explain their observations and experiences.
4. Identify or generate a question or problem to be explored.
5. Plan and carry out systematic investigations, manipulating variables as necessary.
6. Make and test predictions.
7. Interpret and evaluate data gathered in order to draw conclusions.

The skills described here will be learned through Units of Inquiry with scientific content across four major strands:

Living things

The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviors of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and amongst them, and with their environment.

Earth and Space

The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.

Materials and Matter

The study of the properties, behaviors and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.

Forces and Energy

The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines.

Social Studies

Social Studies as part of the CBSE curriculum is an inquiry-based approach to learning and teaching about History, Geography and Society.

1. Formulate and ask questions about the past, the future, places and society.
2. Use and analyses evidence from a variety of historical, geographical and societal sources.
3. Orientate in relation to place and time.
4. Identify roles, rights and responsibilities in society.
5. Assess the accuracy, validity and possible bias of sources.

The skills described here will be learned through Units of Inquiry with social studies content across five major strands:

Human systems and Economic activities

The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.

Social organization and Culture

The study of people, communities, cultures and societies; the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.

Continuity and change through Time

The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.

Human and Natural Environments

The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.

Resources and the Environment

The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Emphasis is placed upon: Real life situations, Decision making, Problem solving and Research

Information Technology

The Information Technology curriculum provides instruction in basic computer skills integrating classroom units into the programme. The children are encouraged to communicate ideas and information in a variety of forms, where appropriate, using equipment and computer software to enhance their learning. Children will have opportunities to interact with the Internet and other visual media under teacher’s supervision.

Music and Movement

Music and Movement provides instruction in singing, listening, playing instruments and moving in response to music. The learning experiences enhance creativity, confidence and self-expression. Through recitals, concerts and presentations, the children are encouraged to demonstrate these musical and rhythmic skills.

Physical Education/Yoga

Physical Education classes include gym and PE classes. PE sessions are outdoor games and sports activities that promote the development of ball skills, running, jumping and good sportsmanship. Yoga sessions will be held indoors and follow a Perceptual Motor Programme aimed at developing spatial awareness, balance and coordination skills. The children are encouraged to demonstrate these skills during our annual Sports Day and inter house and school events.

Library

Students have weekly library sessions to explore and enjoy the wide range of literature available, in addition to being taught basic library and research skills.

Art and Craft

Art and craft activities are an integral part of the day. Emphasis is on having fun and expressing creativity through art. The children are provided with a wonderful array of creative materials for self-expression

LKG & UKG:

The academic year is divided into two terms and each term has two assessment reports. Each assessment report is based on the continuous evaluation based on class activities, worksheets and assignments on day to day basis.

Classes I & II:

The academic year is divided into two terms and each term has two assessment reports. There shall be no formal examinations for classes I & II. The students will be assessed on the basis of day to day performance and regular classroom observations. The assessments would comprise of worksheets, assignments, recitation, reading, group discussions, dictation, project works, quizzes, extempore, multiple choice questions (MCQs), interactions, short answer questions (SAQs), field projects etc.

Classes III – VIII:

Each subject has a total of 100 marks, where 80 marks is assigned toward written examination and 20 marks as internal assessment. The internal assessment marks have three disciplines,

• 10 marks for periodic tests
• 5 marks for notebook submission and
• 5 marks for enrichment activity in each subjects

Classes IX – X:

1. Academics: The total marks in each subject will be 100 which includes 80 Marks for Annual Written Exam & 20 Marks for Internal Assessment. The Internal Assessment includes 10 Marks for periodic tests (which is Best of any 2 Periodic tests i.e. Pre-Mid-term, Mid-term & Post Mid-term), 5 Marks for Notebook submission & 5 Marks for Oral/Practical/Project work.
2. Securing 33% Marks separately in Annual Exam of 80 Marks & in Internal Assessment of 20 Marks is essential for promotion.
3. During the whole session 3 periodic tests namely Pre-Mid-term, Mid-term & Post Mid-term test will be conducted for internal Assessment.
4. The Marks obtained in periodic test (10 marks), 5 marks for Notebooks/ copies & 5 Marks for Oral/Practical Project Work will be finally added as Internal Assessment. Thus, the total of Internal Assessment will be of 20 Marks.
5. Securing 33% which is 7 out of 20 Marks in Internal Assessment is must for promotion.
6. 5 Marks of Internal Assessment will be given for Note book submission in Annual Exam Result. Note books submission will be assessed on the basis of Regularity, assignment completion, neatness & up keeping of note books.
7. 5 Marks of Internal Assessment in each subject will also be given for Oral /Practical Project Work in Annual Exam.

A.  Annual Exam / Board Exam: –

1.  Written Examination in all the subjects will be conducted for 80 marks. Scoring 33% marks which is 27 marks out of 80 is a must for students for passing. This will cover 100% syllabus in every subject.

2.  In class IX marks of internal Assessment & Annual Exam (80 marks) will be totaled thus making it 100 marks. Grade will be given on these 100 total marks.

The grade are as follows-

3.  The marks scored in Board Exam in each subject in class X will be finally converted in to grade on percentile basis. There is 9-point grading system which is as following:

4.  To pass the examination, a candidate must obtain at least Grade D-2 in all subjects of written exam.

2.  Co. Scholastic Activities:

The co-curricular activities in which students will be assessed on 5-point grading system are

(a).  Work Education: Cookery Skills, Preparation of stationery items, Tie and dye and Screen printing, Recycling of paper, Hand embroidery, Running a book – bank, Repair and maintenance of domestic electrical gadgets, Computer operation and Maintenance, Photography etc.

(b).  Arts Education

(c).  Health & Physical Education: (Any two to be assessed)

• Sports/Indigenous sports (Kho-Kho etc.)
• Gymnastics
• Yoga
• First Aid
• Gardening/Shramdaan

These will be graded ‘on a 5-point grading scale (A to E) and will have no descriptive indicators. However, no upscaling of grades will be done.

3.  Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour, Values):

Discipline significantly impacts career shaping and it helps build character. Sincerity, good behavior and values develop strength and foster unity and co-operation. Therefore, the element of discipline has been introduced in school. Class teacher will be responsible for grading the students on a Five-point scale (A to E).

The Discipline Marks comprises of 20 marks. (10+5+5). In which 10 Marks will be for Attendance; 5 Marks for sincerity & 5 Marks for the behaviour & values of students.