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Rc.No. ESE02/576/2024-MODAL SCHOOL-CSE Dt.09/08/2024
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Purpose: To outline the procedures and responsibilities for conducting a baseline assessment for 82,764 students of 10th grade across 1000 government CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh. This assessment aims to evaluate their readiness for the CBSE SSC examinations in 2025.
Scope: This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the preparation, execution, and reporting of the baseline assessment, including the Department of School Education, district education officers, school Principals/HMs, teachers, IT support staff, and Ei CARES platform operators.
1. Assessment Overview
Scope: This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the preparation. execution, and reporting of the baseline assessment, including the Department of School Education, district education officers, school Principals/HMs, teachers. IT support staff, and EI CARES platform operators.
Assessment Overview
SYLLABUS FOR BASELINE ASSESSMENT IN 1000 CBSE AFFILIATED GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
Reporting and Findings
Infrastructure and Preparation
Responsibility: IT Cell
Hardware and Software requirement:
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
Tablet and Software Preparation
Responsibility: IT Cell
Content Verification
Responsibility: Educational Initiatives
Training and Instructions
Responsibility: IT Cell
Security Measures
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
Pre-Assessment Checklist
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
Hardware Check
Responsibility: IT Cell
Responsibility: Head Master
Data Collection
Responsibility: IT Cell
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
Responsibility: Regional Joint Director/ District Educational Officer.
Participants:
The Regional Joint Directors and the District Educational Officers shall get involved in the examinations personally
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Rc.No. ESE02/576/2024-MODAL SCHOOL-CSE Dt.09/08/2024
AP CBSE Schools Baseline PWT-1 for Grade 10th in 1000 CBSE Schools Instructions
Sub:- School Education – CBSE- conduct of a baseline assessment/PWT-1 for 82,764 students of grade X in 1000 CBSE affiliated government schools – Certain instructions – Issued – Reg.Read:
1.Lr.No.: CRISP/AP/2024, dated:01.07.2024 of Secretary Centre for - Research in Schemes and Policies, New Delhi (CRISP).
All Regional Joint Directors and District Educational Officers in the State are hereby informed that the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has scheduled a baseline assessment for 82,764 students of 10th grade across 1000 government CBSE schools. This assessment is designed to evaluate the students' preparedness for the CBSE SSC examinations in 2025. The assessment will be conducted digitally, covering the subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, following the schedule provided in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Instructions:
1. Assessment Preparation:
i. Head Masters must communicate the purpose, scope, and schedule of the assessment to students and staf, ensuring full participation.
ii. Emphasize the significance of this baseline assessment in guiding future remedial measures and academic planning.
3. Execution:
4. Reporting and Post-Assessment Procedures:
5. Training and Orientation:
i. The IT Cell O/o CSE, will organize mandatory training sessions for all personnel involved in the assessment to ensure smooth execution.
6. Helpline Support:
i. A district-wise /zonal wise helpline teams have been established to provide support throughout the assessment process. Please refer to the annexure for contact details.
All Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers are requested to get involved in conducting the examination and ensure that the SOP, schedule, and helpline numbers are promptly and effectively disseminated to all field functionaries including the Head Masters within their jurisdiction. Further they shall ensure that the field officers liee MEOs/ Deputy Educational Officers/sectoral officers O/o APC, SS shall act as monitoring points of their jurisdiction.
The Assistant Director, IT section of the office of the Director of School Education, is instructed to guarantee that every student has access to a tablet with the required specifications for running the assessment software smoothly, and to ensure stable internet connections at all examination centres to prevent any disruptions.
All Regional Joint Directors and District Educational Officers in the State are hereby informed that the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has scheduled a baseline assessment for 82,764 students of 10th grade across 1000 government CBSE schools. This assessment is designed to evaluate the students' preparedness for the CBSE SSC examinations in 2025. The assessment will be conducted digitally, covering the subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, following the schedule provided in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Instructions:
1. Assessment Preparation:
- i. Ensure all necessary preparations outlined in the SOP are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- ii. Focus particularly on IT infrastructure readiness, ensuring the availability and functionality of tablets, stable internet connectivity, and proper software installation.
i. Head Masters must communicate the purpose, scope, and schedule of the assessment to students and staf, ensuring full participation.
ii. Emphasize the significance of this baseline assessment in guiding future remedial measures and academic planning.
3. Execution:
- i. The assessment should be conducted in a structured and monitored environment as per the SOP. Proctors must remain vigilant, and IT support must be readily available to resolve any issues promptly.
- ii. Head Masters are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the assessment, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines to prevent malpractices.
4. Reporting and Post-Assessment Procedures:
- i. Upon completion of the assessment, securely collect the data and submit the required reports within the stipulated timeframe.
- ii. Head Masters must ensure that all tablets and accessories are returned in good condition and that any necessary maintenance or updates are completed immediately.
5. Training and Orientation:
i. The IT Cell O/o CSE, will organize mandatory training sessions for all personnel involved in the assessment to ensure smooth execution.
6. Helpline Support:
i. A district-wise /zonal wise helpline teams have been established to provide support throughout the assessment process. Please refer to the annexure for contact details.
All Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers are requested to get involved in conducting the examination and ensure that the SOP, schedule, and helpline numbers are promptly and effectively disseminated to all field functionaries including the Head Masters within their jurisdiction. Further they shall ensure that the field officers liee MEOs/ Deputy Educational Officers/sectoral officers O/o APC, SS shall act as monitoring points of their jurisdiction.
The Assistant Director, IT section of the office of the Director of School Education, is instructed to guarantee that every student has access to a tablet with the required specifications for running the assessment software smoothly, and to ensure stable internet connections at all examination centres to prevent any disruptions.
SOP for Baseline Assessments in 1000 Govt CBSE Schools
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR BASELINE ASSESSMENTS IN 1000 GOVERNMENT CBSE SCHOOLS, ANDHRA PRADESHPurpose: To outline the procedures and responsibilities for conducting a baseline assessment for 82,764 students of 10th grade across 1000 government CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh. This assessment aims to evaluate their readiness for the CBSE SSC examinations in 2025.
Scope: This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the preparation, execution, and reporting of the baseline assessment, including the Department of School Education, district education officers, school Principals/HMs, teachers, IT support staff, and Ei CARES platform operators.
1. Assessment Overview
Assessment Overview
- Mode of Assessment: Digital
- Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subjects Covered: English. Maths (Standard), Science, Social Science • Medium of Paper: English
- Duration: 2 hours per subject, total 8 hours spread over 4 days
- SCHEDULE: Time: 10 AM to 12 O' Clock
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Date |
Day |
Subject |
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12.08.2024 |
Monday |
English |
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13.08.2024 |
Tuesday |
Maths (Standard Maths |
|
14.08.2024 |
Wednesday |
Science |
|
17.08.2024 |
Saturday |
Social Science |
SYLLABUS FOR BASELINE ASSESSMENT IN 1000 CBSE AFFILIATED GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
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Subject |
X Syllabus |
|
English |
Unit 1 A Letter to God; Dust of Snow (Poem); Fire and Ice (Poem); A Triumph of Surgery (SR) Unit-II Nelson Mandela Long walk to Freedom A Tiger in the Zoo (Poem) The Thief’s Story(SR) Unit III Two stories about flying a. His first flight b. Black aeroplane How to tell Wild Animals(Poem) The Ball(poem) The Midnight Visitor(SR) Words & Expressions – I,II & III |
|
Maths |
1.Real Numbers 2. Polynomials 3. Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables 4. Coordinate Geometry 5. Quadratic Equations |
|
PS |
1. Chemical Reactions & Equations 2. Light - Reflection & Refractions 3. Acids, Bases & Salts |
|
NS |
1. Life Process - 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5 2. Control & Coordination |
|
Social Science |
Geography: Resource & Development Forest and Wild Life Resources Economics: Development Sectors of Indian Economy History: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe Nationalism in India Politics: Power sharing federalism |
Reporting and Findings
- Report Submission: Within a week after the completion of all exams, El will submit student-level and school-level consolidated reports with analysis and insights.
- To design remedial measures to improve academic performance.
- To guide in decisions related to CBSE examinations and further course of action.
- Devices: Ensure 1 device per student with uninterrupted internet connection throughout the test.
- Blueprint Approval: Timely sign-off on the assessment blueprint is required to initiate test creation.
- Data Collection: Schools must provide details of students in the prescribed format for school code and student ID generation.
Infrastructure and Preparation
Responsibility: IT Cell
Hardware and Software requirement:
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S.No |
ITEM | REQUIREMENT |
|
1 |
Tablets |
Ensure that every student has access to a tablet with required specifications to run assessment software smoothly. |
|
2 |
Internet Connectivity |
Ensure stable internet connections in all examination centres to prevent disruptions. |
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
- Awareness Creation: Ensure students are informed about the baseline assessment.
- Attendance: Ensure full participation in the assessment.
- Define Purpose: Communicate the purpose and scope of the assessment.
- Subject and Topic: To ensure the completion of prescribed syllabus.
- Scheduling: Communicate the date and time of the assessment to the students.
Tablet and Software Preparation
Responsibility: IT Cell
- Device Preparation: Ensure all tablets are fully charged and ready for use.
- Software Installation: Install and update necessary assessment software/apps.
- Functionality Testing: Test the assessment app on each tablet to ensure proper functionality.
- Internet Connectivity: Ensure stable and secure internet connectivity in all schools.
Responsibility: Educational Initiatives
- Review Content: Verify the accuracy and relevance of the assessment content.
- Multimedia Integration: Ensure all multimedia elements are properly Integrated.
- Question Setup: Double-check the setup of question types (MCQs).
Training and Instructions
Responsibility: IT Cell
- Training Sessions: Conduct training for teachers and proctors on tablet usage and software navigation.
- Student Instructions: Provide clear instructions to students on how to navigate the assessment.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Prepare and distribute a user manual to address common technical issues
Security Measures
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
- Cheating Prevention: Implement measures to prevent cheating (e.g.. disabling certain tablet functions).
- Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Authentication: Set up user authentication (individual logins) for each student.
Pre-Assessment Checklist
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
Hardware Check
- Device Functionality: Verify that all tablets are functioning properly.
- Software Installation: Confirm necessary software/apps are installed.
- Charging: Ensure all tablets are fully charged or have access to charging stations.
- Assessment Area: Arrange the assessment area to minimize distractions.
- Spacing: Ensure adequate spacing between students to prevent cheating.
- Comfort: Confirm that the environment is well-lit and comfortable.
- Tablet Distribution: Distribute tablets to students, ensuring each student receives the correct. device.
- Accessories: Provide any necessary accessories (e.g., stylus. headphones).
- Final Test: Perform a final test of the assessment software on all devices
- Proctor Assignment: Assign proctors to monitor the assessment..
- Vigilance: Ensure proctors are vigilant and responsive to any technical issues.
- Incident Log: Maintain a log of any incidents or issues during the assessment.
Responsibility: IT Cell
- IT Support Availability: Have IT support staff on standby to address any technical problems.
- Spare Devices: Ensure spare tablets are available in case of device failure.
Responsibility: Head Master
- Availability: Be available to answer procedural questions from students.
- Progress Monitoring: Monitor student progress to ensure everyone is on track.
Data Collection
Responsibility: IT Cell
- Data Security: Ensure all assessment data is securely collected and stored.
- Response Verification: Verify that all student responses have been successfully submitted.
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
- Device Collection: Collect all tablets and accessories from students.
- Damage Check: Inspect tablets for any damages or issues.
Responsibility: Head Master/Principal
- Device Maintenance: Perform necessary maintenance on the tablets.
- Software Updates: Update software/apps as needed for conducting of assessments.
- Accessory Availability: Ensure the availability of chargers and other accessories for immediate charging needs.
Responsibility: Regional Joint Director/ District Educational Officer.
- Head Master and two School Assistants in each CBSE School.
- Two active teachers in the Mandal and MIS.
- District Nodal Person for digital initiatives.
- District in charge at the state Command and Control Centr O/o DSE, Amaravati.
- DyEOs of 74 divisions.
- MEOs of the concerned Mandal.
- Sectoral officers O/o APC, SS
The Regional Joint Directors and the District Educational Officers shall get involved in the examinations personally
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