CBSE Class 9 to 12 to have open book exams? Here's what is proposed...
UP Board Exams 2024: Over 55 lakh students set to appear for Class 10 and 12 examinations today Sources indicate that during discussions about introducing OBE for CBSE schools, the curriculum committee emphasised the need for high-quality textbooks. The committee also considered the proposal of having teachers take open book exams first to understand the concept, proposing a standard benchmark similar to the Advanced Placement examination in the United States.
In an open-book exam, students are permitted to refer to their notes, textbooks, or other study materials during the test. Contrary to perception, OBEs are not necessarily easier than closed-book exams.
The assessment focuses on a student’s understanding of the subject and their ability to analyse or apply concepts, rather than testing memory. Also Read | Board Exams 2024: Out-of-syllabus topic or error in question paper? CBSE issues new protocol to address it | Read here Because the focus of an open text-based assessment (OBTA) is on evaluating students' higher-order thinking skills, it deviates from the usual exam format and involves providing students with material four months before the exam.
This permits them to bring case studies into the test. During the examination, students can refer to their notes or textbooks, encouraging critical thinking over rote learning for exam success.
The Board aims to assess higher-order thinking skills, application, analysis, critical and creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities during this trial, the report added. Also Read | Has CM Yogi Adityanath called for re-examination of UP Police Constable Recruitment exam 2024? Check facts here Based on the experience, CBSE will decide whether to adopt this form of assessment
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