Does CBSE CCE scheme affect the output of students?

Q: Usually while appearing for the Board examinations, the students get a feel that they are doing something big. They get serious in preparing for the Boards, in solving sample question papers, or reading more books for reference. Will that seriousness remain if Class X Board examinations are made optional and CCE is introduced?

A: The Board has brought out subject specific detailed guidelines on formative and summative valuation which will engage a student throughout the academic session doing variety of meaningful, creative, and relevant learning activities. The schools will be required to use question banks prepared by the Board for Summative Assessment. It will certainly include questions on testing of higher mental abilities of learners. This would necessitate using reference materials and making thorough preparations and letting immediate feedback on his performance through self assessment or by peers and teachers.