Is CCE still followed in CBSE schools?
Principals of several CBSE-affiliated schools have confirmed that a uniform system of assessment and examination has replaced CCE for classes 6 to 9. The board has abolished the continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) pattern and brought back the earlier pattern of assessment with emphasis on pen-paper tests.
What is CBSE CCE pattern?
Keeping this in mind, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced the CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) pattern for secondary classes in 2009-2010. This was introduced under the Right to Education Act of 2009, to provide quality education to students aged 6-14 years.
Is CCE and CBSE same?
CCE was removed in 2017 and was replaced by the CBSE board exams. There is a difference in exam pattern between CCE and CBSE. CCE conducts various assessments throughout the year for both academics and extra–curricular activities. But the CBSE pattern of board exams includes the display of marks on the report card.
When did India remove CCE?
2017
The board had introduced Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation for a holistic assessment of students in 2009 but discontinued it in 2017 as teachers weren’t ready.
What is the difference between CCA and CCE?
In other word we may say that CCA (CCE) is a criteria based assessment. C-continuous- Continuity doesn’t mean increase in the periodicity of examination. C-comprehensiveness- This is more sensitive part of assessment. It totally depends on individual teacher.
Why CCE is removed?
With every state board having different marking methods, the CCE, say teachers, could not lead to standardised marks. “This method was revoked in 2017 and the CBSE reverted to the old model of year-end exams, which fuels the learning-by-rote method,” says Shahani.
What are the advantages of CCE?
The positive side of CCE pattern
- Encourages the learning of students by including new teaching techniques and methods.
- Explores the learning needs as well as potential of the students.
- Identifies the continuous learning progress of students on smaller content portions on a regular basis.
Is CCE pattern removed?
Yes. CCE pattern has been removed and very soon CBSE will adopt the board policy. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation was a process of assessment, mandated by the Right to Education Act, of India.
Why was CCE discontinued?
The board had introduced Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation for a holistic assessment of students in 2009 but discontinued it in 2017 as teachers weren’t ready. The CBSE and ISC Board’s formulae for the evaluating students in a year when board exams cannot be conducted are reminiscent of the CCE.
