Summative Examination II, 2011 at Secondary Level

With the summative examinations of classes IX and X for the second term round the corner, a
number of queries are being received by CBSE from teachers and students relating mainly to
syllabus for assessment, type of questions in the Question paper etc. While most of the queries
have been replied to in the Circular No. 5 dated 19th January 2011, the following is reiterated for
information:

. The syllabus for Summative assessment II whether conducted by CBSE or by schools will
remain the same as prescribed vide Circulars No. 12, 20 and 23 issued by CBSE in the
months of March to May 2010.The students will only be examined on the syllabus in
different subjects prescribed for Second Term.
. The Question paper will be based on the designs of the question papers which have been
posted on the Board’s website www.cbse.nic.in under Examinations section -> Sample
Question Papers for Class IX and X for Term II (Second Term March 2011). Kindly
advise your students to refer to the website for question paper design, sample question
papers and their marking schemes for various subjects at secondary level. The printed
copies of Sample Question Papers will also be very shortly available in the CBSE
Publication stores.

As heads of institutions it may be desirable to ensure a vibrant joyful learning environment in
your schools. Advise your students to concentrate well on their studies as there is still plenty
of time available for preparations. Rather than pressurizing students to study only for tests, the
teaching learning process in your school should have plenty of space for various activities
suggested in the formative assessment manuals brought out by the Board in different subjects
at secondary level. Please ensure that your students are also participating in a balanced
manner in co curricular activities for inculcation of right attitudes, values and life skills so
essential for facing life challenges in future. This will help in reducing stress amongst the
students.

 Also watch out for important announcements, circulars and other relevant information
continuously posted on the Board’s website. Refer to the Board’s website frequently to keep
yourself updated.