CBSE to Enhance Internal Assessments and Exam Integrity with New Framework and CCTV Surveillance
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to collaborate with the British Council to create a comprehensive framework for internal assessments in science for students in Classes 6 to 12. This initiative addresses concerns about inconsistencies and potential mark inflation in current assessment practices. The plan was discussed during the board's governing body meeting in June.
Additionally, CBSE is considering the introduction of CCTV surveillance in classrooms during board exams to minimize disturbances and ensure the integrity of the examination process. Recent minutes from the meeting indicate that CBSE will also develop a framework to benchmark and review educational standards across schools.
To promote consistency, transparency, and fairness in internal assessments, CBSE will conduct capacity-building workshops for school leaders and coordinators. These workshops aim to address educational disparities and reduce student disengagement.
The new internal assessment framework will align with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) and the Holistic Progress Cards, which seek to update school report cards in accordance with NCFSE guidelines. Concerns have been raised about potential interference by individuals with vested interests, underscoring the need for real-time feedback from exam centres to ensure effective administration.
The proposal includes instructing schools to install CCTV cameras in classrooms, with CBSE covering part of the cost. A central data bank at CBSE headquarters will store CCTV recordings, which exam centres will submit daily via a web link. This initiative is set to begin with the 2025 exams, starting with a pilot project covering at least 30 percent of exam centres in a region, with the possibility of broader implementation in the future.
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