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Government Higher Secondary School Kandi

Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir | Est. 2003

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PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER & ASSESSMENT

The assessment and examination system at Government Higher Secondary School, Kandi, Kotranka is conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as adopted by JKBOSE and SCERT Jammu. The evaluation process focuses on continuous learning, competency-based assessment, and holistic development of students.

Academic Term Structure

  • The academic session is divided into two terms – Term-I and Term-II.
  • Term-I covers 50% of the prescribed syllabus.
  • Term-II covers the remaining 50% of the syllabus.
  • Both terms are assessed through Formative Assessment and Summative Assessment.

Formative Assessment (FA)

Formative Assessment is conducted continuously throughout the academic year to monitor students’ progress and learning outcomes. It is an integral part of classroom teaching and learning as per NEP-2020.

  • Class tests and quizzes
  • Assignments and worksheets
  • Projects, practical work, and activities
  • Oral tests, presentations, and group discussions
  • Participation, attendance, and classroom engagement

Summative Assessment (SA)

Summative Assessment is conducted at the end of each term to evaluate students’ overall understanding and achievement of learning outcomes for the respective portion of the syllabus.

  • Term-I Summative Examination: Based on the first 50% of the syllabus.
  • Term-II Summative Examination: Based on the remaining 50% of the syllabus.
  • Question papers are designed to assess knowledge, understanding, application, and higher-order thinking skills.

Question Paper Pattern

As per NEP-2020 guidelines, the question papers include a balanced mix of objective and descriptive questions to discourage rote learning and promote conceptual clarity.

  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Very Short and Short Answer Questions
  • Long Answer / Descriptive Questions
  • Competency-based, case-study, and application-oriented questions

Evaluation & Result

The final evaluation of students is based on a combination of Formative Assessments and Summative Examinations of both terms. The assessment system aims to provide meaningful feedback and support the academic and personal growth of every learner.