CCE Manual VI - VIII - CBSE

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluationinterpretation of the profile dynamics of the learner. It is necessary to discussthe salient features of CCE Scheme with the teachers and convince them thatassessing children is not a separate activity nor is it an extra burden whichrequires additional effort or time. It needs to be woven into the teaching learningprocess as an integral part. The Scholastic Areas will be assessed on a ninepoint scale. All activities under the Co-scholastic domain will be assessed on afive point scale. The Value Education framework draws upon values from theConstitution of India.I hope that schools will follow the CCE Scheme of School Based Assessment inthe right spirit with academic integrity which will support better learning andenable the school to achieve one of the objectives of making learning moreenjoyable by all students.The Formative Assessment needs to be conducted through various modes rangingfrom student centric assessment tasks and peer assessment to teacher led tasks.Schools must, whenever possible, encourage teachers to attend trainingprogrammes run by the Board to build their teaching and testing skills.I also hope that parents will appreciate the need for holistic assessment andencourage their children to develop skills in all areas. Schools should also engagein a dialogue with parents to bring home to them the context and the meaningof the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation so that they are active partnersin realizing the potential of their children.I would like to thank Prof. Gabrielle Matters, Principal Research Fellow, ACERand Head, ACER, Brisbane, Australia for giving her valuable feedback on thisdocument.The tireless efforts of Prof. Marmar Mukhopadhayay, Former Director, NUEPA,New Delhi for his expert guidance in conceptualizing the scheme and finalizingthe document along with Dr. Sadhana Parashar, Head (Innovation & Research)and Dr. Indu Khetarpal, Principal, Salwan Public School, Gurgaon needs to beappreciated.I hope this Manual for Teachers - Classes VI to VIII is useful for everybodyinvolved in teaching and learning in the middle school at upper primary stage.Vineet JoshiChairman,Central Board of Secondary Educationvii