CBSE proposes to introduce new pattern of questions for Class X

New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed to introduce a new pattern of questions for class ten examinations in this academic year, Minister of State for Human Resource Development M A A Fatami told the Lok Sabha today.

In a written reply in the House, Mr Fatami said keeping in view the national Curriculum Framework, 2005, there will be an increase in very short type questions in Science, Social Science and Mathematics.

''Introduction of questions in new formats to include diagram and illustration-based questions, data-based questions, skill-based questions and application-oriented questions,'' he added.

The Minister said questions on assessment of higher order thinking skills of learners will also be included.

The National Focus Group on Examination Reforms, constituted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has suggested major changes in the existing examination pattern with special emphasis on inclusion of objective type questions and assessment of higher mental ability of learners, he added.

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