The Board advised schools to follow the suggestions to make the next session more streamlined and ensure that learning gaps, if any, are addressed.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed its schools to identify and resolve learning gaps, and thereafter conduct examinations for Classes 9 and 11 by following COVID19 safety protocols. The board also recommended that the new academic session begin from April 1.
"For Classes 9 and 11, schools should take steps to identify and remedy the learning gaps and thereafter, conduct examinations by strictly following COVID19 safety protocols as per the Examination Bye-Laws," the CBSE Controller of Examination Sanyam Bhardwaj said in a letter to school principals. "This exam will also help in identifying learning gaps which could be addressed by schools in the new academic session, at the beginning of classes, by having a bridge course specially designed to address learning gaps," he said.
Schools were shut in March last year following the outbreak of novel coronavirus. During the subsequent nationwide lockdown, students moved to online classes. However, with a reduction in the number of cases, schools reopened partially in a few states from October 2020 onwards. In the letter, Bhardwaj said, "While holding examinations/classes, COVID19 safety protocols should be followed strictly. It would be appropriate to start the academic session 2021-22 from April 1 to the extent feasible subject to the instructions of state governments." Schools are requested to follow the suggestions to make the next session more streamlined and ensure that learning gaps, if any, are addressed, he added.
With the reopening of schools, they should be fully geared up and prepared to welcome students for offline classes. This will help students attend schools for completing their practicals, Bhardwaj said. The CBSE had earlier this month announced the schedule for board exams for class 10 and class 12. This year, the CBSE board exams have been postponed and will be conducted between May 4 and June 11. As a result, a number of schools had been seeking advice from CBSE regarding examinations for classes 9 and 11 and about the commencement of the new academic session.
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