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Time of India
4 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Now, a common exam for Goa board's Class III-VIII students
Panaji: Starting Oct, a common exam will be conducted for students from Class III to VIII across all schools affiliated with Goa board. The exam will be held simultaneously through a common timetable and through question papers framed by the Goa state council of educational research and training (SCERT). The SCERT has said that the common summative exams are being held to 'bring uniformity and standardisation' in the way schools carry out the assessment of students. The move is part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. 'This common examination is compulsory for all schools across the state and any lapses in this regard will be viewed seriously,' said SCERT director Meghana Shetgaonkar. SCERT has said that flying squads will conduct surprise visits to monitor the exams. The evaluation of the answer sheets will be done by the schools themselves. However, the SCERT has said that 'schools should refrain from discussing students' performance with parents solely in terms of marks, as all marks of the external components will be converted into descriptive indicators and combined with the internal components to get the overall performance of the child'. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn 57+ Languages Easily with AI [Join] Talkpal AI Sign Up Undo by Taboola by Taboola School progress cards will have to be prepared using the format and guidelines SCERT will provide. The exam for Classes III and IV will begin on Oct 9 and for Classes V to VIII on Oct 7. 'The detailed exam schedule must be strictly followed by all schools for the respective grades. All examinations must commence on time as per the prescribed date sheet. Ensure that seating arrangements are made a day prior to the examination to allow students a calm and organised environment,' the SCERT circular states. The council has said that the school head will be informed by the last week of Sep about how the question papers will be delivered to them. 'Only authorised personnel will handle and open the question paper packets. Only the question papers will be provided by the SCERT. Schools are responsible for providing the necessary answer papers to the students. Schools must make adequate arrangements for storing the question paper packets. Strict confidentiality must be maintained at all stages. The heads of the institution will be responsible for the security and confidentiality of the question papers,' the SCERT states. The council has also issued a list of concessions to be offered to children with special needs, such as 10 minutes extra time for every one hour of the exam to facilitate memory retrieval, restricting long descriptive answers, allowing the use of word processing software on a computer, and allowing point-form writing. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Training under way for Delhi govt. school teachers in Rashtraneeti, Science of Living, NEEEV courses
NEW DELHI The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is training principals and teachers of Delhi government schools in three new subjects — Science of Living, New Era of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Vision (NEEEV), and Rashtraneeti. While training sessions for NEEEV and Rashtraneeti courses were started in the last week of July, the council has scheduled a training session for teachers in the Science of Living course for August 11. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had, in her March 25 budget speech, made the announcement about introducing these courses to students 'from KG to Class 12' in all Delhi government schools. The three subjects will replace the courses introduced under the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government — Happiness curriculum (in 2018), Entrepreneurship Mindset programme (2019), and Deshbhakti curriculum (2021). The SCERT is preparing to issue detailed guidelines on the courses. However, it is yet to declare the date when these programmes will be rolled out. Earlier, officials had said that Rashtraneeti would be launched on August 15, Independence Day. 'Similar ideas' A principal who attended the training sessions said, 'The idea behind the programmes is similar to what was being taught earlier, but there are some minor changes, such as the new course names.' The subjects introduced under the previous government have not been taught in government schools since February, when the BJP came to power in Delhi, said the principal, adding that teachers have since used the periods allotted to those courses to complete the school syllabus. Another principal, who also did not wish to be named, said, 'The Science of Living programme is very similar to the Happiness curriculum, comprising meditation and yoga. In our school, we no longer teach those subjects. But our teachers do hold yoga classes in the mornings to help students remain energetic throughout the day.' To be sure, the Science of Living programme is not the same as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's The Art of Living Foundation. However, Education Minister Ashish Sood had, in an interview to The Hindu in May, said the course will incorporate the spiritual leader's teachings, along with those of Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of Isha Foundation. 'Ethical values' On August 7, the SCERT issued a circular about a one-day training programme on the Science of Living course scheduled for August 11. It described the course as 'a holistic educational initiative of the Directorate of Education, designed to integrate self-awareness, emotional well-being, ethical values, resilience, and social responsibility into the everyday learning experiences of students'. The circular added that the event would be held for 'Master Trainers' or teachers who will subsequently pass on the learnings to other government school teachers. It also stated that the 'Master Trainers' will be trained in the 'core philosophy, vision, and structure' of the Science of Living programme. Similar training sessions for NEEEV and Rashtraneeti courses were started in the last week of July. An earlier SCERT circular said the NEEEV programme is aimed at 'integrating entrepreneurship education into the school curriculum for students of Classes 8 to 12 in Delhi government schools'. Another circular on July 31 defined Rashtraneeti as 'a comprehensive, value-driven educational initiative designed to integrate civic consciousness, national pride, leadership skills, ethical governance, and active civic participation for students'.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
SCERT exam papers for Classes 3–9 leaked on YouTube; FIR filed
A serious breach of examination confidentiality has come to light in Maharashtra after question papers and answer keys from the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) assessment tests were allegedly leaked and circulated on YouTube before the scheduled exam dates. The leak affected state-level assessments for Classes 3 to 9, triggering reactions from education officials and leading to the registration of a first information report (FIR) at Vishrambaug Police Station. SCERT officials said the leaked papers were intended for use in specific districts and not to be shared or published online. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) According to officials, question papers from the Foundational Assessment Test—conducted from August 6 to 8 across government, semi-government, and aided schools—were uploaded online on August 6, bypassing official protocols. Leaked videos included Class 7 Marathi (scheduled for August 6) and Mathematics papers for Classes 7 and 8 (scheduled for August 7). Sangeeta Prabhakar Shinde, 50, assistant director, SCERT, filed the police complaint after officials discovered the breach around 12.30 pm on Wednesday. The FIR names three private YouTube channels—Kailas Sir Maths, M Marathi, and SJ Tuition Classes—which allegedly uploaded the leaked papers and answers without authorisation. Vishrambaug police team led by inspector (crime) Arun Ghodke said they have registered the case under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act, Maharashtra Public University Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)—specifically Sections 72, 223, and 3(5)—pertaining to unauthorised transmission of information, breach of confidentiality, and violation of government protocol. Ghodke said, 'We found that Class 7 Marathi paper scheduled for August 6 had been uploaded a day earlier, while the Mathematics papers for Classes 7 and 8 scheduled for August 7, were also found uploaded ahead of time as has been corroborated by the department officer Sangeeta Prabhakar Shinde. We have sent emails to the three YouTube channels and sought their replies.' SCERT officials said the leaked papers were intended for use in specific districts and not to be shared or published online. The distribution of exam material had been carried out between July 17 and July 31 via a private cargo service, and all relevant district officers and inspectors had been informed in advance. The tests are part of the state's periodic assessment programme initiated in 2021 to monitor learning outcomes in Marathi, Mathematics, and English from Classes 3 to 9. Since 2023, SCERT has been responsible for organising these exams across Maharashtra's state-run and aided schools. Officials suspect that the papers may have been leaked either from within the distribution network or unlawfully accessed before the exam dates. The incident has not only compromised the integrity of the testing process, but also raised concerns about the security of the evaluation system. Notices have been issued to the YouTube channels involved, demanding an explanation for the leak and the source of the documents. The investigation is ongoing to identify the individuals or networks responsible for the breach.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
SCERT asks academic agencies to support curriculum reforms
Director, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), M.V. Krishna Reddy has released a Request for Expression of Interest (REoI) from reputable and experienced academic agencies to support the curriculum reform for Classes 1 to 10 for the academic year 2026-27. In a statement, Mr. Reddy said the initiative is a key step in aligning the State's curriculum with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), with a strong focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, experiential learning and inclusive education. He said agencies may submit their proposals under any of the three categories: Primary Curriculum Partner (Grades 1-5), Secondary Curriculum Partner (Grades 6-10) and Teacher Training Support and Teaching Learning Materials Partner. A detailed REoI document is available on the official website he said, adding that August 13 (by 5 p.m.) is the deadline for submission. Proposals must be sent to and csepeshi@ He said this reform is a significant opportunity to collaborate with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in shaping a future-ready, child-centric school curriculum.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Marathi and math paper leaks hit PAT I for Stds VII, VIII
Pune: The integrity of the Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) conducted for students from Stds II to VIII to assess their learning levels from the previous years is at stake after three exam papers were leaked on social media and online sharing platform before the tests began on Wednesday. The Marathi paper for Std VII on Wednesday and the mathematics papers for Stds VII and VIII on Thursday, were already broadcast on Tuesday. The assessments for languages and maths are conducted in all govt, aided, and unaided schools. The three-day exam will end on Friday. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), which conducts the exam, filed an FIR at Vishrambaug police station on Wednesday night against the unknown administrators of the platform after discovering all three paper leaks. SCERT's assistant education director Sangita Shinde lodged the FIR. The contents were promptly blocked, and an investigation is underway to track down the persons who uploaded the papers with the answers. Shinde's FIR said that the contents were on three different channels. "There were at least 2-3 such channels that uploaded these question papers. We became aware of them around 12:30pm on Wednesday. We took the details and reported it to the police," she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover the AI-powered language app that's changing how everyone learns Talkpal AI Undo Inspector Arun Ghodke of Vishrambaug police told TOI that a case against the suspects was registered under provisions of the IT Act, and a probe is on. "We will track down the IP addresses of the suspects. We have sent an email to the video-sharing platform seeking more details of the suspects who uploaded the contents," he said. Shinde said that SCERT had sent the examination papers to all govt schools through respective administrations between July 17 and July 31, via private couriers. Police suspect that private tuition classes preparing students for PAT may have uploaded the papers and the answers. "The questions and their replies were leaked before the examination could be begin on Wednesday," Ghodke said. Teachers across the state also reported inadequate distribution, printing errors, and wrong sets of papers. They said that despite repeated instructions from the education department, proper arrangements were not made. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
