Assessment Policy

We use a balanced approach to assessment to support student learning, guide instruction, and measure academic progress.

Assessment Policy

“We strive to develop Caring, Creative, and Independent Thinkers who are not only disciplined but also Open-Minded.”

At KVIS, assessment tries to:

Be diagnostic, valid, and reliable;
Be distinctive yet inclusive;

Use a variety of tools.

Provide feedback on students’ learning by evaluating their progress in relation to their learning objectives (and the evaluation standards unique to each subject).

Enabling kids to think
Examine the outcomes
Determine and evaluate the competencies acquired through instruction and learning.

Types of assessment-

Assessment is done (both formally and informally) to evaluate concept development, and remedial measures are then taken in accordance with the proper diagnosis.

We constantly work to perform assessments that are true, trustworthy, and educational.

Through a range of examinations and assessment instruments, students are routinely evaluated and coached both formally and informally.

(A) Scholastic (English, Maths, Science, Global perspectives)

(B) Co- scholastic (Physical Education, Art, ICT, Music)

Assessment pattern:

Scholastic Assessment includes-

Formal Assessment: Formal Assessment is a pen-and-paper exam given on a predetermined timetable, with the syllabus distributed to students a week before the exam.
Informal Class Examinations: Informal class tests are given utilizing a range of Assessment methods to help students improve their subject-specific skills.

Co-scholastic Assessment includes-

Assessment of learner’s profile, Attitudes and Transdisciplinary Skills and other Co scholastic areas are based on observations which are –

often and at regular interval
Of individuals, groups and whole class
In different contexts to increase validity.

Structured Examination-

Progression Test – Only English, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives
Semester Exam- English, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives, ICT, Music, Art, Physical

Assessment Areas

Weightage of Scholastic assessment areas

Progression Test – 1 (Total Marks - 50)		Semester Exam – 1 (Total Marks - 100)
Exam	Weightage	Exam	Weightage
Written Assessment	80%	Written Assessment	80%
Class work & Homework	10%	Class work & Homework	10%
Attendance & Behaviour	10%	Attendance & Behaviour	10%

Progression Test – 2 (Total Marks - 50)		Semester Exam – 2 (Total Marks - 100)
Exam	Weightage	Exam	Weightage
Written Assessment	80%	Written Assessment	80%
Class work & Homework	10%	Class work & Homework	10%
Attendance & Behaviour	10%	Attendance & Behaviour	10%

Exam	Weightage
Progression Test – 1	10%
Semester Exam – 1	25%
Progression Test – 2	15%
Semester Exam – 2	50%

Final Result

Grade Scheme

Progression Test	Percentage	9-Point Scale
A*	50 – 45	9
A	44 – 41	8
B*	40 – 38	7
B	37 – 35	6
C*	34 – 31	5
C	30 – 28	4
D	27 – 25	3
E	24 – 20	2
F	19 – 15	1

Semester Exam	Percentage	9-Point Scale
A*	90 – 91	9
A	90 – 81	8
B*	80 – 71	7
B	70 – 61	6
C*	60 – 51	5
C	50 – 41	4
D	40 – 36	3
E	35 – 30	2
F	29 – 20	1

Assessment Policy