9 months ago
New Delhi:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted Class 10 Social Science paper today, Thursday, March 7, 2024. The exam began at 10.30am and ended around 1.30pm. This year, a total of 39 lakh students from 26 countries are taking the examinations. In the national capital, the exams are being held at 877 centers, with 5.80 lakh students appearing.
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Students taking the examination have been advised to arrive at the center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. They must not forget to carry their admit card as it is a crucial document. Candidates without admit cards will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Students must also bring their own stationery as borrowing in the examination hall is not permitted. Prohibited items should not be brought into the examination hall, as doing so may result in cancellation of the exam.
CBSE commenced conducting board exams for Classes 10 and 12 starting February 15. Class 12 exams will be held until April 2 while Class 10 exams will take place till March 13.
Here are the LIVE updates on the Board Exam:
Social Science Paper Was Not Lengthy And Students Got Enough Time To Revise, Says Teacher
CBSE has successfully conducted the Social Science exam for class 10. The question paper was as per the syllabus and the difficulty level of the paper was easy and comforting, says Manisha Pundir, Subject Coordinator at VidyaGyan Sitapur.
"A few multiple-choice questions (MCQs) were challenging, but the rest were simple and accommodating. Some questions based on the G20 summit were expected as per the learning objectives of Chapter 'Globalisation and Indian Economy', but somehow, they were totally excluded from the paper. Case-based questions had answers in the provided paragraphs. Internal choices were provided. Though some questions necessitated in-depth concept grasps, most of the subjective questions were also straightforward, well-placed and maintained the equilibrium. It was not lengthy, and students got enough time to revise before submissions of answer scripts. To sum up, the question paper was balanced and reassuring," explains Ms Pundir.
CBSE Board Exams 2024 Live: Social Science Exam Demonstrated A Balanced Difficulty Level, Says Gurugram Teacher
Overall, the difficulty level of the paper was easy to moderate, says Manisha Gupta, TGT Social Science, Ajanta Public School Gurugram.
Further explaining, she adds, "The structure of the exam, with Section A comprising MCQs and Reason Assertion, proved to be the most scoring part. However, it has been observed that some questions in this section had similar options, potentially causing confusion among students. One commendable aspect of the examination was its comprehensive coverage of the entire syllabus. The subjective part of the paper was well-structured and straightforward, making it easy for students to comprehend and answer. Long answer questions, drawn directly from NCERT content, were perceived as less time-consuming, contributing to a smoother exam process."
In conclusion, the CBSE Social Science Board Exam for the academic year 2023-2024 demonstrated a balanced difficulty level, ranging from easy to moderate, she says.
CBSE Board Exams 2024 Live: Exam For Social Science Concludes
The examination for the Social Science paper that began at 10.30am has ended around 1:30pm.
The examination for the Social Science paper that began at 10.30am has ended around 1:30pm.
CBSE Board Exams 2024 Live: Exam For Social Science Underway
The examination for the Social Science paper that began at 10.30am is underway and will conclude around 1:30pm.
The examination for the Social Science paper that began at 10.30am is underway and will conclude around 1:30pm.
CBSE Board Exams 2024 Live: Paper For Social Science Begins
The examination for the Social Science paper began at 10.30am.
The examination for the Social Science paper began at 10.30am.
CBSE Issues Clarification On Open Book Exam
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified its intentions to conduct a comprehensive study within its affiliated schools to assess the viability of implementing the OBE within the Indian educational framework.
The move aligns with the recommendations outlined in the National Curriculum Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE). Initially, the Board plans to experiment with the OBE approach and subsequently evaluate its feasibility within the Indian context.
Contrary to media reports, the CBSE has refuted claims about immediate plans to introduce the OBE in selected schools as part of a pilot run for specific subjects and grade levels. Instead, the Board is currently focused on initiating a study to ascertain the feasibility of the initiative.
In an interview with Education Times, Joseph Emmanuel, the Director of Academics at CBSE, said "Some media reports have created confusion; the CBSE has decided to undertake a study to understand the feasibility for bringing assessment reforms like the OBE based on recommendations in the NEP-2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The study would be conducted in select CBSE schools as it is important to first experiment, and then examine the viability of the OBE."
Mr Emmanuel further elaborated, "The CBSE has earlier introduced case-based questions in the board exam paper; students can answer the case-based questions only if they have a conceptual understanding."
How To Beat Exam Stress, CBSE Lists Do's And Don'ts
CBSE had earlier listed certain do's and don't for students and parents to follow during the board exams. Recognising that examination time is one of very common situation when adolescents may find difficulty in coping with the stress, CBSE said following these strategies will help students to maximize their performance in the examination.
- Know your concentration span, Study with breaks.
- Students must work out best time for concentration.
- They must hold group study for difficult subjects.
- Students must not be discouraged by previous results. They must try to identify their weak areas from previous exams and work on them.
- Students must make time management plan for all subjects.
- They must repeat their learnt work so the recall in exam is easy. Work not repeated or revised is easily forgotten.
- Students must plan their revision time by drawing up a timetable. The timetable should also include activities such as playing, walking, watching TV that help in relaxation.
