3. Examination Marking Criterion
For Balvatika learners will not have any pen and paper examinations but will be evaluated based on their day-to-day learning experiences and interactions with the surrounding and the objects around them
For  Std.: I to IV

• There will be provision of for Unit Tests.

• The Unit Tests will be of 25 marks out of which written test will be of 20 marks where as 5 marks will be for testing other skills which will be carried out through different activities

For  Std V to VIII
As CBSE has given freedom to decide the exam policy for classes VI to VIII, 10%, 20% & 30% syllabus of the First Term is being covered in the Annual Examination of Classes VI, VII & VIII, respectively to prepare students for the future board exams.

1. Scholastic Area

Subjects	Term 1 (100 marks)		Term 2 (100 marks)
	(First half of the session) 20 marks Periodic Assessment + 80 marks for Half yearly Examination		(Second half of the session) 20 marks Periodic Assessment + 80 marks for Half yearly Examination
	Periodic Assessment 20 marks	Half Yearly Examination 80 marks	Periodic Assessment 20 marks	Yearly Examination
English	Periodic Test 10 marks with syllabus covered till announcement of test dates by school	Written examination for 80 marks with syllabus covered till announcement of Half yearly examination dates by school	Periodic Test 10 marks with syllabus covered till announcement of test dates by school	Written examination for 80 marks with syllabus covered as below:
Maths				Class V: entire syllabus of 2nd term   Excluding 1st term
Science	Note Book Submission 5 marks at term end		Note Book Submission 5 marks at term end	Class VI: 10 % of 1st term covering significant topic + entire syllabus of 2nd term
Social Science	Subject Enrichment 5 marks at term end		Subject Enrichment 5 marks at term end	Class VI: 10 % of 1st term covering significant topic + entire syllabus of 2nd term
Gujarati/Sanskrit				Class VIII: 30 % of 1st term covering significant topic + entire syllabus of 2nd term
Computer Science/FIT

• Subject Enrichment Activities (5 marks):

These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development of the students. These activities are to be recorded internally by respective subject teachers.
For Languages: Activities conducted for subject enrichment in languages would aim at equipping the learner to develop effective speaking and listening skills.
For Mathematics: the listed laboratory activities and projects as given in the prescribed publication of CBSE/NCERT would be followed.
For Science: The listed practical works/ activities will be carried out as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum.
For Social Science: Map and project work will be undertaken as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum.
2. Co-Scholastic Activities:
School will promote co-curricular activities for the holistic development of the student. These activities will be graded on a 3-point grading scale (A to C) and will have no descriptive indicators. No upscaling of grades will be done.

Activity	To be graded on a 3-point scale (A-C) in school	Areas and Objectives (as prescribed in the Scheme of Studies for Subjects of Internal Assessment)
Work Education or Pre-Vocational Education	By the concerned Teacher	Work education is a distinct curricular area for students for participation in social, economic and welfare activities. Student gets a sense of community service and develops self-reliance.
Art Education	By the VA/PA or the concerned teacher	Art Education constitutes an important area of curricular activity for development of wholesome personality of the student. Students will select one or more forms of creative arts.
Health & Physical Education (Sports/ Martial Art/ Yoga / NCC etc.)	By the PE Teacher	Health & Physical Activity preferably sports must be given a regular period. Students should be provided opportunities to get professionally trained in the area of their interest. Indigenous sports, yoga and NCC must be encouraged in the schools creating a sense of physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, patriotism, self-sacrifice and health care.

• Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behavior, Values):

Discipline significantly impacts career shaping and it helps build character. Attendence, sincerity, good behavior, tidiness,respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation and values develop strength and foster unity and co-operation. Therefore, the element of discipline has been introduced. Class teacher will be responsible for grading the students on a three -point scale (A to C). The internal assessment comprising 20 marks (10+5+5) entails objectivity and a structured approach. For a holistic assessment, the teachers are expected to make it an effective tool.

 

• For Std IX to X

There will be provision of Internal Assessment and Annual Examination.
As per the guideline of CBSE, weightage for Internal Assessment shall be of 20 % and Annual Assessment shall be of 80%.
There will be two pre-board examinations for Class X.

1. Scholastic Area

	Total 100 marks
Subjects	80 Marks Annual Assessment	20 Marks Internal Assessment
		Periodic Test (10 Marks)	Notebook Submission (5 Marks)	Subject Enrichment Activity (5 Marks)
		(i)	(ii)	(iii)
English	School(Board in case of Class X) will conduct Examination for 80 Marks in each subject covering 100% syllabus of the subject of class V to X only. Marks and Grades will be awarded for individual subjects. 9 point grading will be followed as per the guideline of CBSE.	Periodic Test, restricted to three in each subject in an Academic Year. Average of the best two tests to be taken for final marks	This will cover: - Regularity - Assignment Completion - Neatness & upkeep of notebook	Speaking & listening skills
Hindi				Speaking & listening skills
Maths				Maths Lab Practical
Science				Practical Lab work
Social Science				Map Work and Project Work
Gujarati/Sanskrit				Speaking & listening skills
Computer Science/FIT	School/Board Examination for 40 marks.	Practical Examination 60 Marks
(i) Periodic Test (10 Marks):

The school will conduct three periodic written tests in the entire academic year and average of the best two will be taken. Each periodic test will cover the portion taught be then.
The gradually increasing portion of contents would prepare students acquire confidence for appearing in the Board examination with 100% syllabus. The school will take the average of the best two tests for final marks submission. 

(ii) Notebook Submission (5 Marks):

Notebook submission as a part of internal assessment is aimed at enhancing seriousness of students towards preparing notes for the topics being taught in the classroom as well as assignments. This also addresses the critical aspect of regularity, punctuality, nearness and notebook upkeep.

(iii) Subject Enrichment Activities (5 Marks):

These are subject specific application activities aimed at enrichment of the understanding and skill development. These activities are to be recorded internally by respective subject teachers.

For Languages: Activities conducted for subject enrichment in languages would aim at equipping the learner to develop effective speaking and listening skills.

For Mathematics: the listed laboratory activities and projects as given in the prescribed publication of CBSE/NCERT would be followed.

For Science: The listed practical works/ activities will be carried out as prescribed by the CBSE in the curriculum. 

2. Co-Scholastic Activities:

School will promote co-curricular activities for the holistic development of the student. These activities will be graded on a 5-point grading scale (A to E) and will have no descriptive indicators. No upscaling of grades will be done.

Activity	To be graded on a 5-point scale (A-E) in school	Areas and Objectives (as prescribed in the Scheme of Studies for Subjects of Internal Assessment)
Work Education or Pre-Vocational Education	By the concerned Teacher	Work education is a distinct curricular area for students for participation in social, economic and welfare activities. Student gets a sense of community service and develops self-reliance.
Art Education	By the VA/PA or the concerned teacher	Art Education constitutes an important area of curricular activity for development of wholesome personality of the student. Students will select one or more forms of creative arts.
Health & Physical Education (Sports/ Martial Art/ Yoga / NCC etc.)	By the PE Teacher	Health & Physical Activity preferably sports must be given a regular period. Students should be provided opportunities to get professionally trained in the area of their interest. Indigenous sports, yoga and NCC must be encouraged in the schools creating a sense of physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, patriotism, self-sacrifice and health care.

3. Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behavior, Values):
Discipline significantly impacts career shaping and it helps build character. Sincerity, good behavior and values develop strength and foster unity and co-operation. Therefore, the element of discipline has been introduced. Class teacher will be responsible for grading the students on a Five-point scale (A to E). The internal assessment comprising 20 marks (10+5+5) entails objectivity and a structured approach. For a holistic assessment, the teachers are expected to make it an effective tool.

• For Std. XI and XII
• Class XI & XII will have two Unit Test, Bi-Annual and Annual Examination.
•  There will be two Pre-Board Examinations for class XII.