MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a) & (b): Based on the recommendations contained in
National Curriculum Framework (NCF) – 2005 on
examination reforms by way of a shift from content-
based testing to problem solving and competency
based testing, Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) made the following changes in the design of
question papers this year :
(i) A larger number of questions with very
short answers.
(ii) About 20% questions on assessment of
higher order thinking skills.
(iii) Question papers to make good
correlation between speed and accuracy.
(iv) Shift from content based testing to
problem solving and competency based testing.
(c) & (d): CBSE had informed the schools about the
change in the structure of the question paper in
the beginning of the academic session. Sample question
papers with marking scheme based on the revised design
and guidelines were also made available to the schools.
In addition, 15 minutes additional time was
given to the students during the examination to read
question papers thoroughly. Counseling facilities
through helpline programme have also been provided.