CBSE Board Exams Being Split In Two Terms Reason Behind Improved Results: Schools
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The rise in pass percentage in board exams as against the pre-pandemic scores can in part be attributed to the 2021-22 academic session being split into two terms, according to school principals.
The rise in pass percentage in board exams as against the pre-pandemic scores can in part be attributed to the 2021-22 academic session being split into two terms, according to school principals. In a first such instance, the academic session was divided into two terms last session. While the first term exams were conducted during November-December, the second term exams were held in May-June.
"Students had more time and comparatively lesser syllabus to cover, peruse and revise in the days and preparatory leaves preceding the commencement of terminal exams,” Pallavi Upadhyaya, Principal, DPS RNE, said.
“It has naturally led to a more refined comprehension and understanding of topics, which has also led to an improvement in their answer writings. They are better able to grasp the chapters, with more time in hand and also do sufficient revisions before going to give exams," Ms Pallavi said.ALSO READ | CBSE Class 12 Compartment Exam From August 23: Details On Syllabus, Other Points
According to Sangeeta Hajela, Principal, DPS Indirapuram, the split was naturally more efficient, than to prepare for a vast exam syllabus for one final exam. "As they have a comparatively shorter syllabus to grasp, it has led to an increase in their understanding levels, retention capacity, and revision-focused studies. The terminal exams have left a room open for repeated revisions, which students earlier used to ignore due to the enormous syllabus they had to study for,” Ms Hajela said.
