Assessment Criteria & Promotion Policy
Assessment and Promotion Criteria
Session 2024-25
Grade III-V
Regular Assessment of students will be done throughout the Academic Session as per the weightage of marks given in the table:
| Internal Assessment | TOTAL (IA) | Term End Examination (MTE) | TOTAL | ||||
| Assessment Criteria | IA (A) | SE/PBA (B) | MA/CT (C) | PBL/HHW (D) | A+B+C+D | Mid Term Examination (E) | (IA +WA) |
| Weightage | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Internal Assessment | TOTAL (IA) | Term End Examination | TOTAL | TOTAL | |||||
| Assessment Criteria | IA/CT
(A) |
SE/PBA
(B) |
MA
(C) |
HHW/
Portfolio (D) |
A+B+C+D | Mid Term Examination
(E) |
Annual Examination
(F) |
E+F | (IA+WA) |
| Weightage | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 80 | 100 |
- Mid Term and Annual Examination will be conducted for 50 marks each.
- Question papers for the Mid Term Examinations will be set out of the syllabus of the First Term.
- Question papers for the Annual Examinations will be set out of the syllabus of the Second Term only and a few weightages of first term topics as well.
Parameters of Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
The foundation classes are geared for intake at the beginning of the session in April as per the age criteria given below:
1) Subject Enrichment (5 Marks)
These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development.
ENGLISH, HINDI, PUNJABI : Subject enrichment activities aim at enrichment of the understanding and skill development of students.
- Speaking and listening skills
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Enhancement of students’ awareness and sensitivity through relevant literature
SCIENCE/EvS: Development of Scientific processes through experiments and explorations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE/EvS: Map work and Project work related to art and culture that includes development of Life Skills.
MATHEMATICS: Enhancement of Mathematical skills through lab activities and explorations.
2) Project Based Learning Activities (5 Marks)
These activities facilitate the development of key skills like Identification of Problems, Logical
Thinking, Creativity, Inference Making and Problem Solving in real world.
3) Portfolio (5 Marks)
It is a collection of students’ work representing a selection of performances that is assembled over
time and describes the students’ efforts, progress, growth & achievements in key areas.
The portfolio may take the form of a journal or notebook. This will cover
- CW/HW Assignment
- Self/Peer
- Student Artefacts
- Students Reflection
- Display of students’ exemplary work and finding in the related area
4) Multiple Assessments (5 Marks)
It is aimed at evaluating the performance of the students more comprehensively and provide
flexibility to use multiple and diverse techniques to assess them. This will cover multiple and
diverse techniques like
- Class Discussion
- Oral Tests
- Group Activities
- Concept Map
- Graphic Organizers
- PowerPoint Presentation etc
5) Cyclic Tests (5 Marks)
The pattern of Cyclic Tests & Internal Assessment will be same as the Term End Examination.
One Cyclic Test and one Internal Assessment will be conducted in each Term for 20 marks each.
Co-Scholastic Areas
For the Holistic development of the students the co-scholastic activities like Physical Education/Yoga/Health &Well Being/Self-Defence, Work Education/SUPW, Art/Craft Education and Social & Emotional Skills will be graded on 3-point grading scale (A to C) –
A=Outstanding B=Very Good C=Fair
Passing Criteria
1) In order to be declared “Pass” at the end of the session for promotion to the next higher class, a
student must secure at least 33% marks in each subject studied by him/her during the session.
2) The promotion to the next higher class will also be subject to the condition that a minimum of 25 %
of marks in Mid Term + Annual Examination.
3) Grace Marks up to maximum of 10 marks in all (not more than 5 marks in one subject) shall be
awarded to a student to reach the minimum required 33% of marks in each subject provided that a
minimum of 25% of marks are secured in each subject in Mid Term + Annual Examination.
4) Students entitled for Grace Marks will be declared ‘Promoted‘ at the end of the session.
Re – Examination
1) A candidate who appears in Annual Examination can be declared eligible for appearing for the Re-
Examination in all the failing subject(s).
2) Re- Examination will be conducted on the same syllabus and pattern of Annual Examination.
3) Marks obtained in Internal Assessment will be carried forward and added with the marks obtained by
the student in the Re- Examination.
4) In order to be declared “Pass” in Re – Examination a student will have to secure at least 25 % marks
in the subject(s) in which he/she has taken the Re-Examination.
Criteria For Essential Repeat (ER)
If a student does not secure at least 25 % marks in the subject(s) in which he/she has taken the Re- Examination or does not appear in the Re- Examination, he/she will be placed in the category of “Essential Repeat”.
Rules regarding Absence during Examination
Absence in the examination or part thereof without medical certificate, (to be submitted within three working days of the date of absence) will be considered as willful absence and no mark, credit or allowance will be given.
Attendance Criteria
Student will not be eligible to appear in Annual Examination if he/she has not put in at least 75% actual attendance of the total attendance.
Points to be noted:
- It is compulsory for the students to appear in all Assessments. However, if a student remains absent on any Assessment Day due to unavoidable circumstances or medical reasons, parents are requested to inform the school reception or mail at the school email ID (———–)on the very same day at the earliest.
- Re-Examination will be conducted only in the case of genuine Medical Emergencies/ On Duty/ marriage in first relation. In case of marriage prior approval is must (a copy of wedding card to be attached).
- Any Application/ Medical certificate with a request letter should be submitted within one week of the leave taken, after which it will not be accepted and the student will be marked absent and awarded.
Assessment and Promotion Criteria
Session 2024-25
Classes VI-VII
Regular Assessment of students will be done throughout the Academic Session as per the weightage of marks given in the table:
| Internal Assessment | TOTAL (IA) | Term End Examination (MTE) | TOTAL | ||||
| Assessment Criteria | IA (A) | SE/PBA (B) | MA/CT (C) | PBL/HHW (D) | A+B+C+D | Mid Term Examination (E) | (IA +WA) |
| Weightage | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Internal Assessment | TOTAL (IA) | Term End Examination (AE) | TOTAL | ||||
| Assessment Criteria | IA (A) | SE/PBA (B) | MA/CT (C) | HHW/Portfolio (D) | A+B+C+D | Annual Examination (E) | (IA +WA) |
| Weightage | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 80 | 100 |
- Mid Term and Annual Examination will be conducted for 80 marks each.
- Question papers for the Mid Term Examinations will be set out of the syllabus of the First Term.
- Question papers for the Annual Examinations will be set out of the whole syllabus covered in First Term and Second Term.
Parameters of Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
The foundation classes are geared for intake at the beginning of the session in April as per the age criteria given below:
1) Subject Enrichment (5 Marks)
These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development.
ENGLISH, HINDI, PUNJABI : Subject enrichment activities aim at enrichment of the understanding and skill development of students.
- Speaking and listening skills
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Enhancement of students’ awareness and sensitivity through relevant literature
SCIENCE: Development of Scientific processes through experiments and explorations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE: Map work and Project work related to art and culture that includes development of Life Skills.
MATHEMATICS: Enhancement of Mathematical skills through lab activities and exploration.
2) Project Based Learning Activities (5 Marks)
These activities facilitate the development of key skills like Identification of Problems, Logical Thinking, Creativity, Inference Making and Problem Solving in real world.
3) Portfolio (5 Marks)
It is a collection of students’ work representing a selection of performances that is assembled over time and describes the students’ efforts, progress, growth & achievements in key areas.
The portfolio may take the form of a journal or notebook. This will cover
- CW/HW Assignment
- Self/Peer
- Student Artefacts
- Students Reflection
- Display of students’ exemplary work and finding in the related area
4) Multiple Assessments (5 Marks)
It is aimed at evaluating the performance of the students more comprehensively and provide flexibility to use multiple and diverse techniques to assess them. This will cover multiple and diverse techniques like
- Class Discussion
- Oral Tests
- Group Activities
- Concept Map
- Graphic Organizers
- PowerPoint Presentation etc
5) Cyclic Tests (5 Marks)
The pattern of Cyclic Tests & Internal Assessment will be same as the Term End Examination.
One Cyclic Test and one Internal Assessment will be conducted in each Term for 20 marks each.
Co-Scholastic Areas
For the Holistic development of the students the co-scholastic activities like Physical Education/Yoga/Health &Well Being/Self-Defence, Work Education/SUPW, Art/Craft Education and Social & Emotional Skills will be graded on 3-point grading scale (A to C) –
A=Outstanding B=Very Good C=Fair
Passing Criteria
1) In order to be declared “Pass” at the end of the session for promotion to the next higher class, a
student must secure at least 33% marks in each subject studied by him/her during the session.
2) The promotion to the next higher class will also be subject to the condition that a minimum of 25 %
of marks in Mid Term + Annual Examination.
3) Grace Marks up to maximum of 10 marks in all (not more than 5 marks in one subject) shall be
awarded to a student to reach the minimum required 33% of marks in each subject provided that a
minimum of 25% of marks are secured in each subject in Mid Term + Annual Examination.
4) Students entitled for Grace Marks will be declared ‘Promoted‘ at the end of the session.
Re – Examination
1) A candidate who appears in Annual Examination can be declared eligible for appearing for the Re-
Examination in all the failing subject(s).
2) Re- Examination will be conducted on the same syllabus and pattern of Annual Examination.
3) Marks obtained in Internal Assessment will be carried forward and added with the marks obtained by
the student in the Re- Examination.
4) In order to be declared “Pass” in Re – Examination a student will have to secure at least 25 % marks
in the subject(s) in which he/she has taken the Re-Examination.
Criteria For Essential Repeat (ER)
If a student does not secure at least 25 % marks in the subject(s) in which he/she has taken the Re- Examination or does not appear in the Re- Examination, he/she will be placed in the category of “Essential Repeat”.
Rules regarding Absence during Examination
Absence in the examination or part thereof without medical certificate, (to be submitted within three working days of the date of absence) will be considered as willful absence and no mark, credit or allowance will be given.
Attendance Criteria
Student will not be eligible to appear in Annual Examination if he/she has not put in at least 75% actual attendance of the total attendance.
Points to be noted:
- It is compulsory for the students to appear in all Assessments. However, if a student remains absent on any Assessment Day due to unavoidable circumstances or medical reasons, parents are requested to inform the school reception or mail at the school email ID (———–)on the very same day at the earliest.
- Re-Examination will be conducted only in the case of genuine Medical Emergencies/ On Duty/ marriage in first relation. In case of marriage prior approval is must (a copy of wedding card to be attached).
- Any Application/ Medical certificate with a request letter should be submitted within one week of the leave taken, after which it will not be accepted and the student will be marked absent and awarded