Assessment and Promotion Criteria

Session: 2023-24

Classes: VI - VIII

The examination for academic year; 2023-24 would be conducted as per the following assessment structure. Overall achievements of students in scholastic and co-scholastic areas will be recorded and reflected in the progress report card. 

1. Scholastic Areas

                                          CLASSES:  VI-VIII

Components of Examination Question Paper of Classes VI to VIII:

Syllabus in Mid Term / Half- Yearly Exam & Annual / Final Exam of classes VI-VIII

1. The Question Papers for the Mid Term Examinations will be set out of the syllabus of the First Term .
2. The Question Papers for the Annual Examinations will be set out of the whole syllabus, covered in first term and second term .

Parameters of Internal Assessment

• Attendance (5 marks) attendance range in percentage as per below mentioned table:              

• Subject enrichment activities (5 marks) will include activities like: Speaking and Listening skills/ Practical Lab work/ Math Lab Practical/ Map Work/ Project Work, Art Integration Activity and many more.
• Project based Activity (5 marks) will include parameters like regularity, assignment completion and neatness of notebook.
• Portfolio (5 marks) will include student’s performance records/documents and a collection of their learning achievements. Portfolio submission (5 marks) will include parameters like neatness, creativity, visual appeal, student’s learning and completion on time.
• Multiple Assessments (5 marks) will include parameters like oral tests, class discussion, quizzes, listening and speaking skills.
• Periodic Tests/Unit Tests (5 Marks) - Periodic Tests/Unit tests will be conducted at school level in two periods, pattern of which will be same as term end examination .

2. Co-Scholastic Areas

Keeping in mind the holistic development of the students MBS International school promotes various co-curricular activities. These activities will be graded on a 3-point grading scale (A to C).

• Co-Scholastic areas like Music, Dance, Art & Craft, Theatre, Yoga and Games will be covered.
• Discipline: The students will also be assessed for discipline which will be based on factors like attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards peers, facilitators, other school staff, parents, society and nation.

Passing Criteria for Class VIII:

• Passing Marks 33% in each subject.

Promotion Criteria for Class VIII:

• Minimum 25% in Mid Term plus Annual Examination i.e. 18 marks out of 70 in each subject.
• A candidate not eligible to be declared “Pass” will be declared “Promoted” and will be entitled for the grace marks.
• Grace marks up to maximum of 10 in all, to reach the minimum required 33% of marks in each subject.
• Re-examination to be held within a period of 2 months from the date of declaration of the result.
• Non eligible student for pass and promotion category will be placed in the “Essential Repeat” category and will be held back in the same class for the next session.