The CBSE Board has dared to look beyond the normal when they introduced the concept of CCE.

But all change requires good planning and foresight for an appropriate change management process. It calls for in-depth training for the teachers in the new process so that they can champion it effectively to their students. A good step CBSEs CCE is a good step to make the exams more focused on application, as well as on students behavioural parameters. Unfortunately, it has met with some opposition from all stakeholders. Even so, there are a decent number of people who are in favour of this kind of evaluation. From the students point of view, it will make them more focussed and competent.

We should train children in life skills so that they can face any situation with confidence and zeal.

Re-think objectives When the CCE method was introduced parents heaved a huge sigh of relief. But now, children are still under pressure not just for grades but also to get into the good books of teachers. If a child is able to impress the teacher in the first few months of a year then he can get through the year with good grades. What is the objective of education?

Teaching is not data entry The grading system has actually diverted the focus from teaching to data entry. It has also induced stress among teachers, parents and students. If the CCE system had been introduced stage by stage, i.e. first at the primary level and then slowly to the other levels, it would have been more effective.

No time for anything

The projects and the assignments take away our time and we do not have time for other activities or for fun in the holidays. Those who are creative slip through with good marks while those who are not have to struggle. All the projects are dumped after marking, which adds up to waste. Those who do not have internet at home face a difficult task. Projects have become a perfect example of copy and paste. It would be better if field trips, aptitude tests, career counseling for high school, honing of the students skill and interest in a particular subject or a field are introduced.

Need to revise grading system The CCE and grading system have only been partially successful. The grading system has definitely removed cut-throat competition. But a child who works hard to get 90 per cent definitely deserves to get an A1 grade and not be in the same bracket as another who gets only 81 per cent.

Not serving the purpose The CCE pattern is not serving the purpose it was meant for. Most of the time students are preoccupied with projects and other school activities so they resort to last minute preparations and slog the previous night for the formative assessments.