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Introduction
The traditional examination system has often been criticized for its limited scope and high-stress environment. To address these concerns, a more inclusive and comprehensive approach, known as Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), has been introduced.
CCE is a unique evaluation system that assesses a student’s overall performance throughout the academic year, not just at the end of a term. It focuses on the all-round development of a student’s personality, assessing not only their knowledge of a subject but also their participation in other activities. This approach ensures that the mental growth of a child is understood and nurtured in a holistic manner.
Unlike the examination-based system, where the subject matter is the focal point, CCE places the student at the center of the learning process. It is a systematic determination of a student’s merit, worth, and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. This method encourages students to be more active in their learning journey, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility towards their education.
One of the key advantages of the CCE system is its ability to reduce stress among students. By focusing on the overall development of a student’s personality, it helps in molding them into global citizens capable of making informed decisions. This system removes the pressure of high academic expectations, allowing students to choose subjects based on their interests while retaining the importance of academia.
However, the CCE system is not without its challenges. The grading system, for instance, has been a point of contention. Despite these concerns, the benefits of CCE in fostering a more comprehensive and stress-free learning environment are undeniable.
Textual questions and answers
Very Short Answer Type Questions
1. What do you understand by examination?
Answer: Examination is a tool used to assess the achievement of an individual or a group in a particular field of study. It is a means by which the proficiency of a student is measured in any field of learning or activity.
2. What is evaluation?
Answer: Evaluation is a more comprehensive term and it replaces the traditional annual examination which is generally held at the end of the academic year. The new concept of educational evaluation is a much more comprehensive technique of assessing the students’ growth and development in the field of education.
3. What is written examination?
Answer: In a written examination, the students are required to write down the answers and the ability of the students in the field of writing is also tested.
4. What is CCE system?
Answer: CCE stands for Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. It regularly assesses a student’s overall performance throughout the year, and not just at the end of the term. Comprehensive means all round development of a child’s personality.
Short Answer Type Questions
1. Explain the purpose of conducting an examination.
Answer: The aim of internal examination is to measure the students’ progress in different classes and at different levels. While the aim of external examination is to find out the level of achievement obtained by students and to decide whether the student is capable to be promoted to the next level of learning.
2. What is the modern term for examination?
Answer: Evaluation is the modern term for examination.
3. Discuss the focal point of examination in olden days.
Answer: Subject matter was the focal point of examination in olden days.
4. How is evaluation different from examination?
Answer: Evaluation is measurement plus value judgement. The process of examination is not at par with evaluation, it is much ahead of examination.
5. What is internal examination?
Answer: When the teachers of the educational institution teach, set the question paper, conduct the examination and evaluate the answer sheets of their students whom they teach, it is called Internal Examination.
9. What is Summative approach to evaluation?
Answer: Summative assessment or evaluation is cumulative assessment technique as it is performed at the end of a semester or any other instructional unit to see how well a trainee or a student has been able to imbibe the instruction. The focus in summative assessment is on the outcome.
Long Answer Type Questions
1. Explain four functions of evaluation.
Answer: The system of evaluation undertakes the following functions:
- It determines the present status of the student.
- It helps to find out how far a student has acquired knowledge in a particular subject.
- It diagnoses the strengths and weaknesses of the student so that further steps can be taken.
- It motivates the students for better learning.
3. Explain Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in detail.
Answer: Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) regularly assesses a student’s overall performance throughout the year, and not just at the end of the term. Comprehensive means all-round development of a child’s personality. The mental growth of a child can be understood as a child is assessed not only in terms of his/her knowledge about a subject but also in terms of his/her participation in other activities. It is a systematic determination of a subject’s merit, worth, and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. It can assist an organization to assess any aim, realizable concept, or proposal, or any alternative, and help in decision-making. In this system, students become more active. If any student does not wish CBSE exam in Class X he/she can join schools and institutions affiliated to any other Board. He/she can skip school exam. Students shall follow school-based internal assessment. CBSE also provides guidelines for setting question papers and gives a set marking scheme. After that, the CBSE will collect mark sheets and grades from institutions/schools for classes IX and X for assessments of all scholastic as well as co-scholastic areas for which arrangements are being made. Students’ capability is measured by testing and through feedback given by teachers.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Questions
1. Discuss the importance of CCE in the process of evaluation.
Answer: Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is a much more comprehensive technique of assessing the students’ growth and development in the field of education. Evaluation should be comprehensive and continuous. In an examination-based system, the focal point is the subject matter, while in the new system of evaluation, the focal point is the student. The process of educational evaluation is the means by which we determine the effectiveness of learning activities. The process of educational evaluation is comprehensive and continuous for the entire academic session. All aspects of learning objectives, learning activities, subject matter, and its achievement level are evaluated in this new system of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. According to CCE, the teacher should closely observe on a regular basis the progress of the students. The appraisal may not be given in marks (quantitative) but on a scale (qualitative). The achievement of students is evaluated on a continuous basis and he is placed according to his performance in various activities of education.
2. CCE is more comprehensive as compared to examination. Discuss.
Answer: Evaluation is a more comprehensive term and it replaces the traditional annual examination which is generally held at the end of the academic year. The new concept of educational evaluation is a much more comprehensive technique of assessing the students’ growth and development in the field of education. In an examination-based system, the focal point is the subject matter, while in the new system of evaluation, the focal point is the student. The process of educational evaluation is comprehensive and continuous for the entire academic session. All aspects of learning objectives, learning activities, subject matter, and its achievement level are evaluated in this new system of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation. CCE regularly assesses a student’s overall performance throughout the year, and not just at the end of the term. Comprehensive means all-round development of a child’s personality. The mental growth of a child can be understood as a child is assessed not only in terms of his/her knowledge about a subject but also in terms of his/her participation in other activities.
Additional/extra questions and answers
1. What is the difference between evaluation and examination?
Answer: Evaluation and examination are not the same. Evaluation is a more comprehensive term and replaces the traditional annual examination. In an examination-based system, the focal point is the subject matter, while in the new system of evaluation the focal point is the student. The process of educational evaluation is comprehensive and continuous for the entire academic session. Evaluation measures all aspects of learning objectives, learning activities, subject matter, and its achievement level.
2. What are some of the functions of the system of evaluation?
Answer:
- Determines the present status of the student.
- Helps to find out how far a student has acquired knowledge in a particular subject.
- Diagnoses the strengths and weaknesses of the student.
- Motivates the students for better learning.
- Gives incentives to students for hard work.
- Analyses the growth of students in terms of curricular activities.
- Predicts the future achievement of the students.
- Provides knowledge about the students to the teachers to guide them better.
- Helps the teacher to identify the special talents and abilities of the students.
- Assists the teacher in judging the rate of progress of students.
- Provides a basis for grading the students and reporting to concerned persons.
- Provides a guideline to schools for curriculum reconstruction.
- Assists the teacher in modifying their teaching process.
- Encourages teachers for further action.
3. What are the differences between examination, evaluation, and measurement?
Answer: Examination measures the scholastic achievements of students and their proficiency in the subject matter. It’s conducted at periodic intervals with question papers as the main tool. Evaluation, on the other hand, is a broader concept. It takes into account changes in one’s personality and estimates the major objectives of an educational programme. The areas that evaluation measures include knowledge in subject matter, achievements, attitude, interests, ideals, way of thinking, work habit, and social and personal adaptability. Educational Measurement is both qualitative and quantitative estimation, testing specific changes occurring in the behaviour of the students. It is not related to goals and also does not involve value judgement.
4. How does the process of evaluation contribute to the improvement of educational objectives?
Answer: The process of evaluation contributes to the improvement of instructional objectives and the achievement of educational goals by determining the present status of the student, identifying how much knowledge a student has acquired, diagnosing the student’s strengths and weaknesses, motivating better learning, providing incentives for hard work, analyzing student growth in terms of curricular activities, predicting future achievements, and offering insights about the students to teachers. These insights enable teachers to better guide the students, identify their special talents and abilities, judge their rate of progress, and modify their teaching methods as necessary. It also provides a basis for grading and reporting, offers guidelines for curriculum reconstruction, and encourages teachers to take further action.
5. What is an internal examination?
Answer: An internal examination is when the teachers of the educational institution teach, set the question paper, conduct the examination, and evaluate the answer sheets of their students whom they teach.
27. What does CCE recommend for student assessment?
Answer: According to the CCE system, the teacher should observe the progress of the students on a regular basis. The appraisal should not be given in quantitative marks but on a qualitative scale. The achievement of students is evaluated continuously and they are placed according to their performance in various educational activities. Thus, this method suggests an ongoing, qualitative appraisal of student performance.
Additional/extra MCQs
1. What is the focal point in the system of evaluation?
A. Subject matter B. Teacher C. Examination D. Student
Answer: D. Student
2. What is the main tool of examination?
A. Evaluation B. Measurement C. Question papers D. Goals
Answer: C. Question papers
3. What does evaluation estimate in an educational program?
A. Interests B. Major objectives C. Special talents D. Future achievements
Answer: B. Major objectives
4. What does examination measure?
A. Changes in personality B. Proficiency in the subject matter C. Rate of progress D. Social and personal adaptability
Answer: B. Proficiency in the subject matter
5. What is not related to goals and does not involve value judgement?
A. Examination B. Evaluation C. Educational Measurement D. None of the above
Answer: C. Educational Measurement
50. According to CCE, where is a student placed based on his performance?
A. Sports Teams B. Various Educational Activities C. Leadership Roles D. Social Services
Answer: B. Various Educational Activities
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