Assessment Policy

Scaling Greater Heights....

Our program is based on active learning, learning by doing, learning by challenging, and stretching in ways that promote growth.

Components to be assessed

Languages (English &Hindi)	Listening + Speaking + Reading + Notebooks
Mathematics	Mental Math + MCQ + Activity/Project + Notebooks
Environment Science/General Science	Environmental Sensitivity + Project/Activity + Scientific Skills+Notebooks
Social Science	Social Sensitivity (surveys & diagrams) + Map work + Activity/Project + Notebooks

Co-Scholastic Areas

The following co-scholastic areas are to be assessed:

Work Education/ Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Art Education (Art and Craft)
Health and Physical Education
Visual and Performing Arts (Music andDance)
Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour and Values)

We believe that assessment is an integral part of the Teaching-Learning-Process. It provides information about students' learning and development. It also provides a framework for planning, self-reflection, and collaboration. Regular, conceptual, and competency-based assessment system guides students through their learning journey in an effective and productive manner.

Pre-Primary Classes

At Salwan Pre-Primary Wing, ‘The Experiential Learning Method’ based on hands-on learning is used for the assessment of learning outcomes. The skills are also assessed through Collaborative Play-Way Methods. The Montessori Way of Teaching is followed, and emphasis is laid on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Assessment at the foundational stage is stress-free and primarily through qualitative observation. The focus of the assessment is skill-based and not subject-based, promoting Gross and Fine Motor Skills, Body and Spatial Awareness, Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Development along with Language and Numerical skills.

Primary Classes I-V

The teachers assess the students through Continuous and Comprehensive Assessment. The assessments in Classes I-V are spread over two terms during the academic session with a Term-end pen and paper assessment.

The total weightage of each term is 50 percent and each Term comprises of the following components: Subject Enrichment Activities, Periodic Assessment, Portfolio and Term End Examination

Classes VI-VIII

The assessment is spread over two terms. The total weightage of each term is 50% comprising of Subject Enrichment, regularly held competency-based conceptual Periodic Assessment, Portfolio and Term End Assessment. It is mandatory to appear in all assessments.
In order to be declared as 'Pass', a candidate shall obtain not less than 33% marks in each of the six subjects separately.
If a student gets less than 33% in one subject, his/her promotion in the said subject will be as per the school policy.
Students will be awarded marks as well as grades (Classes VI-VIII).
Promotion to Class IX will be as per the policy issued by DOE/CBSE.
Regularity in appearing for the conceptual assessment will allow student to appear for Term End I/II pen and paper assessment

Class (XI-XII) (as per CBSE guidelines)

1. In classes IX to XII, Concept based evaluation is conducted through various formative and summative assessments.

2. In order to be declared as 'Pass', a candidate shall obtain not less than 33% marks in each of the five subjects on a cumulative basis in theory and practical separately.

3. If a student gets less than 33% in one subject, he/she will be placed in a 'Compartment' in the said subject as per the rules. A student failing in more than one subject shall not be promoted.

4. Promotion in the said subject will be as per the CBSE/Govt. guidelines.

5. Regularity in appearing for the conceptual assessment will allow student to appear for Term End I/II pen and paper assessment.

* Policy guidelines are in accordance with the DOE/CBSE/NEP parameters and are subject to changes suggested by the Department.

* Students can opt for the subject combinations as per the CBSE scheme available in NEP 2020 and NCF 2023.

* Final Allocation of subjects will be decided by the Academic Committee of the school as per the School’s Policy.

Important Guidelines

As examination gives a clear picture of understanding of the subjects as well as helps in promotion of the student to the next session, it is advised that the student should not miss any of the exams during the session.
However, in case of medical issues and/or if the student is officially representing the school in any event, a retest will be conducted for the respective student/s. Only in the above two cases, promotion to the next class can be considered on the basis of their performance in the re-test.
75% attendance is mandatory to appear in the final examination. In case a student joins late due to late admission, the attendance shall be calculated from the date of joining.
In case a student is found using unfair means, zero will be awarded in the first answer sheet and second answer sheet will be assessed. No extra time will be given, repetition of the same will result in suspension.

Third Language Option (Classes VI- VIII) – Sanskrit
Second Language Option Class IX-Hindi/Sanskrit (subject to a batch of minimum 20 students)

Language Club Options

Classes VI-VIII: Foreign Language Activity Club: French / Japanese / German (any one)

Class IX: Indian Native Language Club: Hindi / Sanskrit (any one)

Class XI: Indian Native Language Club: Hindi