Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class XI in January 2013

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It is a widely acknowledged fact that research and analytical skills, ability to apply basic concepts of different subjects, solve application based problems in Mathematics and Science, comprehend and analyse written texts and effective communication are the skills which ensure success in higher studies and professional areas. These dimensions of 21st Century life skills will greatly assist learners in acquiring higher order thinking skills such as Problem Solving and Decision Making. It is in this connection that the Board is planning to initiate a `Problem Solving Assessment (CBSE-PSA) for students of Class XIfrom the second term of this session 2012-13 The features of the Problem Solving Assessment (CBSE-PSA) are as follows: It will be compulsory for all students of Class XI and carry 90 marks. There will be 60 items of MCQ type. There is no specific syllabus for PSA. It will assess the following areas:-

Quantitative Reasoning (found in mathematics, science and technology) Qualitative Reasoning (found in humanities, arts and social sciences) Language Conventions The items will incorporate aspects of 21 Century Skills (Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Communication) that lead to success in University studies. They should be able to assess students ability to process, interpret and use information rather than assess students prior subject matter knowledge. The Assessment will contain items that will assess written expression, including grammar and usage, vocabulary in context and passage-completion. The items will be able to assess students ability. The test items will be so designed that they will also help in improving scores within the core school subjects as the Problem Solving Assessment test items are designed to improve generic and higher order thinking skills. All items will be prepared in Hindi and English. The Problem Solving Assessment (CBSE-PSA) will be done during the month of January February 2013 for students of Class XI. The Class XI students will get a certificate on the Problem Solving Assessment (CBSE- PSA). There will be no separate time tables or periods for teaching or practice of PSA in schools. The quantitative domain of the CBSE PSA would make comparatively modest domains on mathematical knowledge but would emphasize logical and numerical reasoning and use of basic mathematical knowledge.

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CBSE Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13 December 15, 2012 | Filed under: 11th Class,9th Class,CBSE,Notifications | Posted by: admin

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Conduct of Examinations for Class IX and Class XI has been revised and shall be as under : 1. The Examination Date and Duration have been changed. The Examination shall now be held on 16th February,2013 (Saturday) from 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon in all schools except the schools falling in Winter Bound areas. 2. The sample question paper of Problem Solving Assessment for classes IX and XI and sample OMR sheetis available on CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in under Academic Section. 3. The examination shall be conducted in the school. 4. Candidates shall appear against their Registration No. issued earlier. 5. After the completion of the test, the candidates will hand over the answer sheet to the invigilator in the room/hall. They can take away the textbooket with them. 6. The following shall be supplied by the Board :

The Question Paper containing OMR Answer Sheet List of Candidates registered for Class IX and Class XI for academic session 2012-13 Attendance Sheets Absentee Performa

7. At the end of examination, school shall send the following in separate sealed cover for class IX and Class XI to the Regional Officer :

OMR Answer Sheets Absentee Performa Attendance Sheets

8. Proper care may be taken in packing of the answer sheets so that these do not get damaged in the process of transaction. CBSE CLASS XI Sample Papers 2013

Class XI CBSE Sample Papers 2013 (in English) Class XI CBSE Sample Papers 2013 (in Hindi)
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