Members of CBSE governing body debate introduction of open book tests by end of the year
The Hindu
CBSE proposes open book tests for classes 9-12, focusing on higher-order thinking skills and consultation with Delhi University.
After the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) proposed to create open book tests for classes 9 to 12 in English, Science, Mathematics and Biology this year, members of the CBSE governing body debated on the issue.
Open book tests let students access books while taking examinations.
CBSE has said that these tests would undergo a pilot phase in schools to evaluate various aspects such as completion time, suitability for formative and summative assessment and perceptions of stakeholders.
It has proposed the timeline for design, development and review of open book tests by June 2024 and this will be followed by pilot testing of materials in schools in November and December 2024.
CBSE has said that open book tests would focus on higher-order thinking skills, application, analysis, critical and creative thinking and problem-solving.
Members of the governing body in CBSE contemplated on this proposal and raised queries on CBSE’s strategy for training teachers to endorse open-book assessments among students.
One member stressed on the importance of CBSE’s preparedness to confront unprecedented challenges that might arise during this endeavour and sought clarification regarding the type of content CBSE plans to develop for this test.
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