The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced a problem solving assessment. Starting this academic session 2012-13, CBSE introduced the same problem solving assessment also known as CBSE-PSA for class IX.
The Problem solving assessment has been framed to improve the skills mentioned beneath and help students successful later in life.
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
The problem solving assessment covers the following areas :
- Quantitative reasoning,
- Qualitative reasoning
- Language conventions
The good thing about the new change is that it is mandatory to all students of classes ninth and eleventh to take the assessment. No separate time tables or periods will be alloted for teaching and practice in schools.
Also, ten percent weightage will be given for problem solving assessment and the score will be reflected in any one language Eng/Hindi, Mathematics and Social Science.
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