CBSE std X final exams are scheduled for March. The test will be in all the five main subjects of English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Keeping in mind the convenience and comfort of students and schools, the next proficiency test will be held in the month of April, 2013 for students appearing in March, 2013 Class-X examination.The broad objectives of the proposed test include benchmarking of skills and higher mental abilities of students, providing motivation to students for academic excellence in the respective subjects, providing feedback to schools on levels of learning of their students and setting goals, priorities and targets in their future educational plans.
The proficiency test measures an individual's abilities and skills in a domain or subject to know how well he/she has learned, understood and internalised the related concepts and principles. Such a test in language e.g may assess a student's skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking or vocabulary. Similarly a test in Science may focus on assessing students' abilities to apply concepts and principles to analyse a given situation, solve a given problem and conduct practical work efficiently. A test in Mathematics may, similarly, assess problem solving abilities and skills of mathematical thinking, mathematical reasoning and procedural techniques followed by students. Thus, the proposed Proficiency Test will mainly focus on assessing students' abilities and skills to apply knowledge and understanding of the respective subject to new and unfamiliar everyday life situations.
