Exam Pattern and Grading for Class 5
As per the new pattern, you will be assessed in two areas – Scholastic and Co-scholastic. For assessment of scholastic areas, the academic year is divided into two terms, and two types of tests will be conducted to assess the various subjects:
Formative Assessment
The formative assessment will include dictation, an oral test, a class test, home work, class work, assignments and projects, a memory test, storytelling, a quiz, elocution, or any other tool found appropriate by the teacher.
Summative Assessment
You will also be tested internally. The summative assessment will be conducted as a pen-and-paper test by schools themselves at the end of each term, twice a year.
Competitive Examinations for Class 5
The following is the list of competitive exams for Class 5:
- NSO: The National Science Olympiad is a national level science exam conducted for students from classes 1 to 12 by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). NSO rankings will be allotted on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidates. You need to refer to the Science and Math syllabi – as prescribed by CBSE, ICSE or various other state boards.
- MTSE: The Maths Talent Search Exam is a competitive exam conducted by the Indian Institute for Studies in Mathematics (IISMA) for students from classes 3 to 9. Mental ability, Mathematical reasoning, accuracy and speed are its main focus areas. The study matter is based on the curriculum prescribed by the CBSE and ICSE boards, and the top rankers are awarded scholarships.
- IMO: The International Mathematics Olympiad is a competitive exam conducted to identify and encourage the mathematical creativity of children, both in India and abroad. All students studying in classes 1 to 12 from recognised schools are eligible. The subject matter is based on the curriculum prescribed by the CBSE and ICSE boards, and the top rankers per class are awarded scholarships.
- NSTSE: The National Level Science Talent Search Exam is organised by the Unified Council for students from classes 2 to 12. It is one of the most popular scholarship examinations conducted in India.
- NSEJS: The National Standard Exam in Junior Science is jointly conducted by the IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) and HBCSE (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Examination). All Indian students from classes 1 to 10 are eligible for it.
- ISO: The International Science Olympiad is an exam held annually at the national and international levels. The conducting body for ISO is the SSE (Society for Science Education). All Indian students from Classes 1 to 12 from recognised schools are eligible.
- IIO: The International Informatics Olympiad is conducted by the Computer Literary Foundation every year. Students from Classes 1 to 12 from recognised schools are eligible for it.
