Student Assessment Booklet Model for FA & SA – Complete Guide

Author : Jnanaloka Published : August 08, 2025

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Introduction

As per NEP 2020, the focus of assessment in schools is shifting from rote memorisation to competency-based, regular, and formative assessments. The aim is to encourage analysis, critical thinking, and conceptual clarity rather than just memory recall. Assessment will now be for learning, helping teachers and students improve teaching-learning processes continuously.

 Purpose of Change

• The traditional exam system encourages mugging up. The revised approach aims to:
• Promote critical and creative thinking
• Move from content-based to competency-based assessment
• Make examinations joyful activities

Types of Assessment

1. Formative Assessment (FA) – Conducted 4 times a year (Aug, Oct, Jan, Feb)

2. Summative Assessment (SA) – Conducted 2 times a year (Nov, Apr)

> Note: For Class X, FA-IV will be the pre-final exam.

Formative Assessment Structure

For Classes I & II

Tools:

1. Social Development – 10 Marks

2. Cognitive Development – 10 Marks

3. Language/Numerical Skills – 10 Marks

4. Written Exam – 20 Marks

Written Test:

• 20 Marks total
• Section A: MCQs (10 × 1M)
• Section B: Short Answers (5 × 2M)
• Duration: 1 Hour

For Classes III – IX

Tools:

1. Participation & Reflections – 5 Marks

2. Written Work – 5 Marks

3. Project Work – 5 Marks

4. Written Test – 35 Marks

Written Test Pattern (III – V):

• Section A: MCQs (15 × 1M)
• Section B: Short Answers (2 × 2M)
• Section C: Long Answers (4 × 4M)

Written Test Pattern (VI – IX):

• Section A: MCQs (15 × 1M)
• Section B: Short Answers (2 × 2M)
• Section C: Long Answers (2 × 4M)
• Section D: Essay (1 × 8M)

> For Classes VIII–X in Science, Physical Science & Biological Science papers will be separate.

Summative Assessment Structure

Classes I & II

• Total Marks: 80 (scaled from 40)
• Section A: MCQs (20 × 2M)
• Section B: Short Answers (4 × 4M)
• Section C: Long Answers (3 × 8M)
• Duration: 2 Hours

Classes III – IX

• Total Marks: 80
• Section A: MCQs (20 × 1M)
• Section B: Short Answers (4 × 2M)
• Section C: Long Answers (5 × 4M)
• Section D: Essay (4 × 8M)

Duration: 2 Hours 45 Minutes (including reading time)

Evaluation Guidelines

• MCQ answers to be marked on OMR sheets; free-response answers on ruled/blank sheets.
• Teachers will record marks for FA Tools 1–3 in OMR Part E.
• OMR sheets to be scanned using mobile app under good lighting.

Co-Curricular Assessment

• Subjects: Values & Life Skills, Arts & Cultural Education, Work & Computer Education, Health & Physical Education
• Each area assessed for 50 marks through observation; grades given like regular subjects.

Grading System

Classes III – V:

• A+ (91–100), A (71–90), B+ (51–70), B (41–50), C (0–40)

Classes VI – X:

• A1 (91–100), A2 (81–90), B1 (71–80), B2 (61–70), C1 (51–60), C2 (41–50), D1 (35–40), D2 (0–34)