Change in CBSE Board Exam Pattern in 2008

CBSE X & XII board papers to become easier

CBSE modifies Exam Pattern from 2008-09. More emphasis on Testing Critical Thinking Skills

The exam pattern for both class X and XII is set to change this year and as per CBSE officials, the new paper format will make it easier and faster. The new pattern has more 'very short answer' type questions and lesser marks have been allotted for long answers than was the case earlier, ensuring less subjectivity.

The change in format will affect most subjects including Maths, Social Science and Science and Technology for Class X, and Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths for Class XII.

In line with the emphasis on testing 'higher order thinking skills', there will be a compulsory section of one-mark 'very short answer type' questions. "These questions resemble the multiple choice questions (MCQ) pattern and will judge conceptual understanding. However, we have avoided direct MCQs for two reasons — to ensure that the printed question paper itself doesn't get too lengthy with four options for each question and to avoid chances of cheating," said CBSE chairman Ashok Ganguly.

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CBSE Offers New Courses in Stocks Market, Financials

New Courses in Next Session : Financial Marketing Management

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)—along with the finance ministry—has drawn up a plan to introduce a subject, which will be called 'Financial Markets' or 'Financial Transactions' Management', from the coming academic session.

The curriculum is at the formative stage and will broadly comprise three subjects related to stock markets, investment and taxation, said board officials.

Pass class XII and get a job' seems to be the new mantra of Central Board of Secondary Education.

The CBSE is set to start courses like Financial Marketing Management and Fashion Design and Garment Technology.

The move is aimed to help students grab the emerging opportunities in sectors like BPOs, financial institutions, fashion industry and health.

The CBSE will launch a course on Financial Marketing Management and upgrade its existing courses on Fashion Design and Health Care from the next academic session.

The courses, to be managed by department of EDUSAT, will be introduced at class XI and XII level.

The course Financial Marketing Management aims at equipping students to handle all types of jobs in stock exchanges and financial institutions.

Source : NDTV /TOI