SECONDARY
The new academic session 2020-21 has begun with great enthusiasm and energy. In spite of the COVID -19 situation, we at DPS Vasant Kunj remain upbeat and positive about the year ahead. This year also shall be a fruitful and productive session.
Kindly note that the CBSE has restored the Board Examination for Class X and has revised the assessment structure from the Academic Year 2017-18 onwards.
Total 100 marks
(Syllabus for assessment will be only Class-X)
Subjects
80 Marks
(Board Examination)
Student has to secure 33% marks out of 80 marks in each subject
20 Marks (Internal Assessment)
Student has to secure 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked in each subject
Periodic Test
(10 Marks)
Notebook Submission
(5 Marks)
Subject Enrichment Activity
(5 Marks)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Language 1
Board will conduct Class-X Examination for 80 marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject of Class-X only.
Periodic written Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic Year.
Average of the best two tests to be taken for final marks submission
This will assess:
• Regularity
• Assignment Completion
• Neatness & upkeep of notebook
Speaking and listening skills
Language 2
Speaking and listening skills
Science
Practical Lab work
Mathematics
Maths Lab Practical
Social Science
Map Work and Project Work
Note - Student can also opt for Hindi / Computer Applications as additional 6th subject.
The same pattern of examination will be followed for class IX.
School will conduct three rounds of examination for classes IX & X.
Best two out of three Periodic tests will be considered.
Subject Enrichment Activities : These subject specific activities are aimed at enhancing the understanding and skills of the students. These activities will be conducted throughout the year and shall be evaluated at the term end. To develop effective speaking and listening skills in language, activities such as recitation, role play, declamation, picture reading and debate shall be carried out. Hands-on activities, Lab work and Project work shall be conducted in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
Co-Scholastic Activities : For the holistic development of the students, the students shall be graded in Work Education, Visual and Performing Arts, Health and Physical Education. Aspects such as regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork shall be the criteria for grading the co-scholastic activities.
Discipline : The students will be graded term wise for discipline, based on factors such as attendance, sincerity, behaviour and values.
We appreciate your unstinted support as we proceed with yet another enriching and fruitful year.