CBSE will conduct open book exams for classes 9 to 12 from November
This innovative approach to assessments allows students to refer to their notes, textbooks and other study materials during exams. Open-book tests have gained prominence as a modern method of assessing students' understanding of subjects.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is considering introducing Open Book examinations (OBE) for students of classes 9 to 12 in line with the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework released last year. CBSE will conduct open book exams for classes 9 to 12 from November.
This innovative approach to assessments allows students to refer to their notes, textbooks and other study materials during exams. Open-book tests have gained prominence as a modern method of assessing students’ understanding of subjects.
Unlike traditional closed-book tests, these assessments encourage students to use their study materials, encouraging critical thinking and application of concepts. CBSE plan involves conducting a pilot phase of open-book tests covering subjects like English, Mathematics and Science for classes 9 and 10 and English, Mathematics and Biology for classes 11 and 12 in selected schools.
The trial run, scheduled for November-December this year, aims to evaluate students’ completion times and gather stakeholder feedback. Contrary to misconceptions, open-book tests pose unique challenges, emphasizing comprehension, critical thinking, and effective synthesis of information rather than memorization.
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CBSE plans to finalize the design and development of the OBE pilot in June, seeking guidance from Delhi University (DU), which has successfully implemented open-book exams in 2020. The decision to implement open book examinations for classes 9 to 12 in all CBSE schools is based on the experience gained during the pilot phase.
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It is worth nothing that Delhi University faced challenges but went ahead with online open-book exams in August 2020, overcoming opposition and getting approval from the Delhi High Court. The court allowed DU to conduct online open book examinations with specific conditions to ensure a fair and accessible evaluation process for final-term students.
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