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The primary task of a teacher is to explain and to make sure that all the pupils understand what is said. The next stage is to test how much each pupil has been able to retain. This is done first by oral and/or blackboard work. Answers to probable questions are also discussed, and, when necessary, some model answers are provided as a guideline. Then a classwork is set and corrected in detail. The corrected classwork is sent to parents for scrutiny and signature.

 

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Very little homework is set, and it mostly consists of handwriting, correction of errors, revision of work done in class, and reading. In the case of slow learners, specific tasks may be set by the teachers concerned. Guardians are requested not to help pupils with these tasks. All that a guardian needs to do is to supervise that the pupil does the work that he/she has been set.

 

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Contrary to popular belief, weekly or monthly tests mean a constant and never-ending strain on pupils. This system not only eats into the number of teaching periods, it also denies the pupils an opportunity to correct their errors and to clear any doubts they might have. It also makes the task of cross-checking, which is essential in any form or system of evaluation, difficult.

 

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To reduce the pressure on pupils, only two examinations are held in an academic year, a Half-Yearly Examination and an Annual Examination. While promotion depends mainly on the performance in the Annual Examination, the general proficiency shown throughout the year, and the performance in the Half-Yearly Examination is also taken into account.

 

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All decisions regarding promotion and other related matters are taken by the Academic Council in consultation with the Class Teachers, Subject Teachers and Examiners concerned. Such decisions, being jointly taken, cannot be revised or modified by any individual and are final.

 

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There are no examinations for pupils of Nursery to Class II. Pupils of these classes are assessed on the work done in class throughout the year.

 

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Progress reports are issued twice a year