Benefits of CBSE Two Term Examination System
Recently, CBSE introduced a new exam pattern for class 10th. Before starting, we must understand the latest CBSE exam pattern for class 10th. Central Board of Secondary Education has recently introduced a new exam pattern for class 10th for the session 2021-22. According to this new exam pattern, the session is divided into two terms. Two exams will be conducted at the end of each term. The board will share the syllabus for both of these terms. The exam will be conducted based on the given syllabus. It is like a semester-based exam pattern. The results of term one and term two will be scored together. Internal assessment will be the same as in previous years.
Details of CBSE Two Term Examination System
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
| SYLLABUS –50% of the entire syllabus | SYLLABUS –50% of the entire syllabus |
| Max. Marks 50 | |
| Exam duration 90 minutes | Exam duration 120 minutes |
| OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS | DESCRIPTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS |
A few additional components of the new examination system are
- Internal Assessments where teachers will do continuous assessments through different activities——
- Three periodic tests
- Subject enrichment activities
- Portfolios and Practical work (for elective subjects)
- Speaking listening activities & Project work
ADVANTAGES OF NEW EXAM PATTERN of CBSE FOR CLASS 10th
INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED EDUCATION-The new CBSE exam pattern has increased the possibility of knowledge-based education. In the previous pattern, students used to think that if they wrote a few lines about the topic, they might get half of the marks. However, in objective-type questions, there is only a possibility of cheating or getting marks with knowledge of the topic. If students prepare the topic thoroughly, they can answer the questions correctly. Students already know that there is no possibility of getting half marks for the wrong answer. They will get the marks only when they will give the correct answer. So they prepare their topic thoroughly. They do not want to skip any point. It also enhances students’ knowledge about the topic. Students also know that there may be questions about the topic that are not given in the book but are related. So they gather more information about the topic. They describe themselves to the chapter and try to implement that in real life, making them knowledgeable. Students remember even the minor points of the topic. They do not want to lose marks for silly mistakes. They prepare repeatedly and become skillfull and expert because of the new exam pattern.
Holistic development of young children
The new exam pattern scheme focuses on the Holistic development of young children. Students develop an understanding of the concept and prepare themselves for future challenges. They learn to implement knowledge in real-life situations. They get a deeper understanding of the concept. Students engage themselves in academic and co-scholastic activities. A comprehensive and continuous assessment helps them prepare for the final exam. Students feel free of pressure by the length of the syllabus because the syllabus is divided into two parts. The term one syllabus is not repeated in term two. So, students save time by repeating the same type of syllabus repeatedly. In addition to that, they learn something new. It is also helpful to maintain the mental health of children. Students can improve their performance for the final exam because they get the result of term one in mid of the session.
Reduce fear and anxiety of students
Before this new exam pattern, students prepared throughout the year for their final exam. They were under pressure to fail or to get a poor percentage, and there was no chance of improvement. Students had fear and anxiety because of the pressure of their parents and society. They thought of it as a do-or-die situation.
On the other hand, the present exam pattern reduces students’ fear and anxiety. Students get feedback on their performance throughout the year. With the help of internal assessment and the term one exam, they get feedback on their performance. They try to improve each time. It improves their performance. Parents are also delighted by the performance of their children. Now they know their child can improve if they get fewer marks. Students also get full marks for their work. In the term one exam, there is no fear of Mark deduction. You only need to mark the right answer. If your answer is correct, you will get full marks. It enhances your confidence.
Feedback about interest area for future
With continuous evaluation, students get feedback for their future interest areas. They decide which subject is better for them. They decide to go with the science, Humanities, or commerce streams. Parents also get feedback about their children’s choices. Students feel confident because of the new CBSE exam pattern. When you get full marks for your correct answer, you feel confident. You start to work harder because the next exam level is more complex than the first one. You begin to feel confident and try to improve your performance. It improves your accuracy. If you practice regularly, you will give an accurate answer.
Need of the hour
This exam pattern given by CBSE is the need of the hour because of the pandemic. Nothing is sure. Everything depends on the spread of COVID-19. Due to this pandemic, CBSE has made these changes in the exam pattern to avoid the loss of students. Situations can be different. There may be online or offline exams. So, CBSE has made these changes. Continuous evaluation will be helpful for teachers and schools to give marks to their students in times of emergency. It will be very beneficial for students. They will attend their class. They will be promoted based on their performance in term one if there will be no exam for term two due to COVID-19. It is right to say that need is the mother of invention. This exam pattern is the need of the hour. Students and teachers are doing their best to make it successful.