Kids World School -Examination Module

                Session 2026-27

  1. Core Philosophy
  • Competency-Based Education (CBE): Assessments emphasize application of knowledge in unfamiliar, real-world contexts.
  • NEP 2020 Alignment: Focus on holistic development — integrating knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes.
  • Stress-Free Learning: Continuous evaluation reduces exam anxiety and fosters genuine curiosity.
  • Critical & Creative Thinking: Every assessment incorporates higher-order thinking skills.
  1. Continuous Evaluation Framework
  • Formal Assessments:
    • Three Periodic Tests (PT) per session.
    • Half-Yearly and Final Assessments.
  • Informal Assessments:
    • Classroom diagnostics are conducted using the homework assigned after each classroom teaching session to assess students’ understanding and identify learning gaps.
    • Teacher observations through rubrics.

III. Stage-Wise Assessment Practices

Foundational Stage (Nursery – Class II)

  • Subjects: English, Hindi, Mathematics, Art, Physical Education, Club Activities.
  • Assessment: Oral, play-based, portfolio, monthly observation.
  • Focus: Communication, creativity, motor skills, curiosity.

Preparatory Stage (Classes III – V)

  • Subjects: English, Hindi, Marathi, Mathematics, The World Around Us, Art, PE, Computational Thinking & Computer Science.
  • Assessment Tools:
    • Oral + Written tests.
    • Subject Enrichment Activities (recitation, worksheets, projects).
    • Multiple Assessments (quizzes, assignments, power point presentations).
    • Portfolio.
  • Skills Tested: Listening, spelling, communication, and collaboration, problem-solving.

Paper Pattern (III–V)

  • Note Book Work: 10 marks, 50% on time Submission + 50% Neatness.
  • Periodic Tests: 25 marks, 60 minutes, 40% objective + 60% subjective.
  • Half-Yearly/Annual: 60 marks, 150 minutes, 30% objective + 70% subjective.

Middle Stage (Classes VI – VIII)

  • Subjects: English, Hindi, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Vocational Education, Art, PE, Computational Thinking & AI, IT.
  • Assessment Tools:
    • Periodic Tests, Monthly Assessments.
    • Subject Enrichment (Lab Work, Case Studies, Projects).
    • Portfolio & practical work.
  • Skills Tested: Logical Reasoning, Scientific Temper, Collaboration, Creativity, Empathy.

Paper Pattern (VI–VIII)

  • Note Books and Worksheets: 20 marks, 40% objective + 60% subjective.
  • Periodic Tests: 40 marks, 90 mins, 30% objective + 70% subjective.
  • Half-Yearly/Annual: 80 marks, 180 mins, 25% objective + 75% subjective.

Secondary Stage (Classes IX – X)

  • Subjects: Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Vocational Education, Art, PE, IT, AI.
  • Assessment Tools:
    • Competency-Based Periodic Tests & Pre-Boards.
    • Case studies, application-based questions.
    • Half-Yearly & Annual exams.
    • Practical/project work, portfolio, enrichment activities.
  • Promotion Policy: Minimum 33% in theory and internal assessments separately.
  1. Weightage Matrix (III–VIII)

Component

Tools Used

Weightage

Pen & Paper Test

Written PT (30–40 marks)

5

Multiple Assessment

Cycle Tests, Quizzes, Oral

5

Portfolio

Classwork, Reflections

5

Subject Enrichment

Projects, ASL, Lab Work, LSRW

5

Term Assessment

Half-Yearly/Annual Exam

80

Total

Periodic + Term

100

  1. Skill Subjects & Regional Language
  • General Knowledge (GK): Informal, curiosity-driven.
  • Skill Subjects (Kaushal Bodh, AI, IT):
    • Projects, oral, observation, portfolio, written tests.
  • Minor Marathi: Oral, reading, interactive role plays.
  1. Grading Scale
  • Scholastic (8-point scale):
    • A1 (91–100), A2 (81–90), B1 (71–80), B2 (61–70), C1 (51–60), C2 (41–50), D (33–40), E (<33).
  • Co-Scholastic (3-point scale):
    • A: Outstanding, B: Excellent, C: Fair.

VII. Assessment Timeline

  • PT-1: July / August.
  • Half-Yearly: October – November.
  • PT-2: January.
  • PT-3: February
  • Annual Exams:
    • Grades Nursery to IX : As per Academic Calendar
    • Grades X: As per CBSE schedule.

ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK AS PER NEP 2020 & NCF

Stage

Classes

Subjects / Learning Areas

Assessment Practices

Assessment Schedule

Foundational Stage

Nursery to Class II

 

English, Hindi, Mathematics, Art Education (Drawing, Music & Dance), Physical Education

 

• Oral Assessment

• Observation-  

   Based  

   Assessment
• Pen-Pencil

   Activities
• Teacher

  Observation

   through Rubrics
• Play-Based

   Activities 

• Monthly

   Observation

   Record

• Portfolio-Based

   Evaluation •Monthly

  Assessments

• Two Term

   Assessments

 

Preparatory Stage 

Classes III to V

English, Hindi, Marathi, Mathematics, The World Around Us, Art Education, Physical Education and Well Being, Computational Thinking & Computer Science

• Oral and        

  Written

  Assessments
• Subject

  Enrichment

  Activities
• Multiple

  Assessments

  • Portfolio
• Activities &

  Projects

• Periodic Tests

• Monthly  

   Assessments
• Two Term

  Assessments

Middle Stage   

Classes VI to VIII   

English, Hindi

Marathi, Mathematics,                                                                  Science, Social Science,                                                                    Vocational Education,                                                         Art Education,                                                   Physical Education,                                         Computational Thinking & AI,  IT 

• Oral and Written Assessments
• Periodic Tests                                                   

  • Subject Enrichment                                                                                              

    Activities

• Multiple

   Assessments                                                                                                                • Portfolio &   

   Projects                                                                                                            • Activities &

   Practical Work

• Periodic Tests

• Monthly  

   Assessments
• Two Term

  Assessments

Secondary Stage (Part 1)

Classes IX & X

Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Vocational Education, Art Education, Physical Education and well Being, Interdisciplinary Area, Information Technology, Computational Thinking and AI

• Competency-

   Based

   Assessment
• Case Study &

   Application-

  Based Questions
• Practical &

  Project Work
• Portfolio

  Assessment
• Subject

   Enrichment

   Activities

• Periodic Tests &

  Pre-Board

  Examination with Monthly Review
• Periodic Tests
• Half-Yearly &

  Annual Examination

Key Features of Assessment (As Per NEP 2020 & NCF)

  • Focus on Competency-Based Learning.
  • Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation.
  • Holistic Progress Card.
  • Integration of Art, Sports and Vocational Skills.
  • Experiential and Activity-Based Learning.
  • Emphasis on Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem Solving.
  • Self, Peer and Teacher Assessment.
  • Portfolio and Project-Based Evaluation.
  • Reduced Rote Learning and Memorization.

ii) Subject Enrichment Activities: These are subject-specific activities aimed at enhancing the understanding and skills of the students. These activities will be carried out throughout the Evaluation/Term, however, they would be evaluated at the term-end.
iii) Co-Scholastic Activities: For the holistic development of the student, co-curricular activities in the following areas will be carried out will be graded term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair).The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork be the generic criteria for grading in the following co-scholastic activities :
(a) Work Education – Work Education refers to skill-based activities resulting in goods or services useful to the community.
(b) Art Education (Visual & Performing Art).
(c) Health and Physical Education (Sports/Martial Arts/Yoga/Scout & Guide).
iv) Discipline: The students will also be assessed for the discipline which will be based on the factors like attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation and others. Grading on Discipline will be done term-wise on a 3-point grading scale (A=Outstanding, B=Very Good and C=Fair)
v) Pupils who fail to appear in the Examinations will not get a second chance to write the Examination.
vi) A student found cheating in any way during an examination or if discovered subsequently will be disqualified.