CBSE proficiency test
The first proficiency test held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday saw a rather low turnout of students. The optional proficiency test has been introduced as part of the board’s on-going examination reforms. Students who have cleared their Class 10 can take the test.
A circular issued by CBSE last September, stated that “the proposed proficiency test is being conducted with the broad objective of acting as a benchmark in testing the skills and higher mental abilities of students” and “providing feedback to students and parents on how well students have achieved the desired learning objectives”. The tests will quiz students on Class 9 and 10 syllabi with multiple-choice questions in maths, Hindi, science, social studies and English subjects.
More than 75,000 students had signed up for the test across the country.
This was the first year that Class 10 students had the option to take the board exam or the school final exam.
Students, who took the board exam, said they did not feel the need to take the proficiency test.
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