Internal marks Carry forward to Class X, Weightage of class VIII, IX Internal Assessment marks are to be carried forward to Class X, CCE Exam pattern system, Exam Reforms implementation for Class VI to X, Class VIII, IX internal assessment marks forward to Class X marks from 2017-18:
Govt of AP, School Education Department, Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation pattern of the examination system, Implementation of Examination Reforms for Classes VI to X, Carry forward the weightage of Class VIII, IX Internal Assessment marks to Class X marks from the academic year 2017-18
G.O.MS.No. 81 Dated: 25-10-2017:: GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH – School Education Department – Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation pattern of examination system – Carry forward 5% of marks of Classes VIII and IX to Class X Internal Assessment marks from the academic year 2018-19 – Cancelled – Orders – Issued.
Read the following:-
1. G.O. Ms. No.82, School Education (Prog.II) Dept. dated 29.10.2015
2. G.O.Ms.No.12 School Edn (Prog.II) Dept., dated:25.02.2016
3. G.O.Ms. No.32 School Edn (Prog.II) Dept., dated:24.05.2016
4. G.O. Ms. No. 41, School Education (Prog.II) Dept. Dated:07.06.2016
5. From the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Amaravati, Lr. Rc.No.105/B/SCERT/2017, dated:04.10.2017
ORDER:
In the G.O. 2nd read above, Government have issued orders to implement carry forward of weightage of 5% marks of Class VIII and 5% marks of Class IX to Class X Internal Assessment marks from the academic year 2017-18 and subsequently, issued orders for implementation of it from the academic year 2018-19 vide G.O. 3rd read above.
2. In the reference 5th read above, the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Amaravati has stated that a State Level Workshop was organized on 29.05.2017 at Vijayawada on the implementation of the Continuation and Comprehensive Evaluation pattern and other examination reforms and the related G.Os issued by the Government from time to time.
In all about 170 participated in the workshop, including Hon’ble Teacher M.L.Cs, representatives of Teachers Unions, Professors of NCERT, representatives of other State S.C.E.R.Ts (i.e., Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu), Director, RMSA, SPD SSA, RJDSEs, DEOs, Principals of DIETs, Principals of CTEs & IASEs, Dy.E.Os, MEOs, HMs, Teachers, Managements of Private Schools, Citizens and NGOs.
The Workshop highlighted many issues and challenges being faced in implementing CCE pattern of evaluation and recent G.Os issued for the betterment of Assessment and Evaluation.
Three of the key recommendations of the Workshop were to conduct only 2 Summative Assessments (as being done in Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala) instead of three (3), removing weightage for internal marks of classes VIII and IX in class X; and external evaluation of Summative Assessments.
To implement these three recommendations of the Workshop, the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Amaravati has proposed certain amendments/additions to the related G.Os issued during 2013, 2015 and 2016 and requested to bring out these amendments into effect from the current academic year i.e. 2017-18.
3. In the circumstances reported by the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Amaravati and keeping in view of the recommendations of the workshop held on 29.05.2017, after careful examination of the matter, Government hereby cancels the orders issued vide G.O.Ms.No.12 School Edn (Prog.II) Dept., dated: 25.02.2016 and G.O.Ms. No.32 School Edn (Prog.II) Dept., dated: 24.05.2016.
4. The Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Amaravati shall take further necessary action accordingly.
GO.Ms.No.12 Dated:25.02.2016: Reference: G.O.Ms.No.82, School Education (Prog.II) Dept., dated 29.10.2015. From the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad Note No.778/SCERT/AP/2015, dated 19.12.2015.
ORDER:
In G.O. Ms. No. 82, SE (Prog.II) Dept. dated 29.10.2015, Government have issued orders for implementation of examination reforms i.e. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation pattern of examination system for Classes VI to IX from the Academic year 2015-16 and for Class X from the Academic Year 2016-17 in fullest extent in all schools in the State i.e. Government, local bodies, aided and private schools.
In order to bring in certain seriousness to the assessment and evaluation system, especially in higher classes, to improve quality education in schools and strengthen classroom engagement of teachers and for providing appropriate weightage to lower classes performance to the higher class which will ensure that the students are more engaged in the classes.
In the letter 2nd read above, the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad has submitted a proposal to provide weightage for Classes VIII and IX marks @ 5% of each in Class X Internal Assessment marks.
In the circumstances reported by the Commissioner of School Education, A.P., Hyderabad, after careful examination of the matter, in partial modification of the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No.82, School Education (Prog.II) Department, dated 29.10.2015,
Government hereby accept the proposal of the Commissioner of School Education to carry forward weightage of 5% marks from Class VIII and 5% marks from Class IX to Class X Internal Assessment marks from the academic year 2017 – 18.
Weightage Implementing Procedure and instructions to all the concerned are as follows:
1. Weightage of class VIII, IX Internal Assessment marks are to be carried forward to Class X.
2. G.O. Ms. No. 82, dated 29.10.2015, in para No. 4 (a), (b), (c), (f), (g) and (m) provides for the implementation schedule, papers and marks. Marks weightage and duration of the examination, Formative Assessment procedure. Summative Assessment procedure, Grading, etc.
VIII & IX, the Annual Examination (SA-3) have 100 marks in all subjects. Out of which, 80 marks are for External Examination and 20 marks are for Internal Assessment. Based on the marks secured in Class VIII and IX, these consolidated marks will be added to Class X.
3. The total cumulative marks of 4 Formative and 3 Summative Assessments in Class VIII and Class IX will be reduced to 5% each and given weightage in the Internal Assessment component of Class X. The 20% of Internal Assessment of Class X is to be reduced to 10% for weightage purpose.. In other words, 20% of Class X will include 5% of Class VIII + 5% of Class IX + 10% of Class X.
4. The SCERT will develop detailed implementation proceedings. Detailed guidelines, a model cumulative record, steps to be taken to supply these records to all schools will also be evolved.
5. The Head Master and respective Subject teachers will prepare the records relating to Formative and Summative Assessments and upload the same on the Commissioner School Education/ Director of Government Examinations Portal. From the cumulative record, the yearly student’s performance will be drawn. Based on the same, weightage of Marks obtained in Classes VIII and IX will be drawn and applied to the Class X evaluations.
6. SCERT and DIETs will ensure that the data is uploaded correctly by respective Schools. If required Call centers of SCERT, DCEB, and DIET are to be opened with the toll-free facilities to help all the schools irrespective of managements for smooth functioning.
7. Director of Government Examinations will also get the required software application developed in integration with the existing SSC examinations results in application. He will ensure that the cumulative performance record of the current year Classes X students in their Class VIII and IX is obtained online and computed well before commencing the exercise for SSC Examinations.
8. The entire process is to be supervised by the D.E.O, Dy.E.O, and M.E.Os.
The Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad, the Director, SCERT, A.P. Hyderabad and the Director of Government Examinations, A.P. Hyderabad shall take further necessary action in the matter.
Class VIII, IX Internal marks Carry forward to Class X marks in AP Schools from 2018-2019: Govt of AP: School Education Department – Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation pattern of examination system – Carry forward 5% of marks of Classes VIII and IX to Class X Internal Assessment marks from the academic year 2018-19 instead of 2017-18 – Amendment Issued.
G.O.MS.No. 32 Dated: 24.05.2016
Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.82, School Education (Prog.II) Dept., dated 29.10.2015.
2. From the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad Note No.778/SCERT/AP/2015, dated 19.12.2015.
3. G.O. Ms. No.12, SE (Prog.II) Dept. dated 25.02.2016.
4. From the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad, Lr. Rc. No. 34/B/C&T/SCERT/2016, dated 08.03.2016.
ORDER: In the circumstances reported by the Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad in the reference 4th read above, after careful examination of the matter, Government have decided to implement carry forward of weightage of 5% marks of Class VIII and 5% marks of Class IX to Class X Internal Assessment marks and accordingly, hereby issue following amendment to G.O. Ms. No.12, SE (Prog.II) Dept. dated 25.02.2016.
| Under Para No.3 | For | Read As |
| Implementation of carrying forward of weightage of 5% marks from Class VIII and 5% marks from Class IX to Class X Internal Assessment marks from the academic year 2017-18 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
2. The Commissioner of School Education, A.P. Hyderabad shall take further necessary action in the matter.