Changing the CBSE ways

 A System In Which Change Is The Only Thing That Rules!

Ankur Banga, AIS Gur 43, Alumnus

Change is inevitable. It affects everyone. So, it really is no big deal if CBSE policies could not escape this phenomenon. But plot twist, a few years later, they scrap the policy and revert to the original. Funny how it works. Here’s how the to and fro policies of CBSE has taken form over the years.
Moderation Policy, Moderate Enough?
The most controversial educational topic in recent news - Moderation Policy was introduced in 1992, and has lasted a long time comparatively before a proposal to scrap it off was introduced. The last batch got off luckily enough, but most probably, no more grace marking in the future. CBSE introduced this policy with an aim to make sure students from all regions face the same marking regardless of different sets of papers. They felt that it is unfair for the students who get the tougher sets. But the reason they are scraping it off is different. Not really.
Now CBSE claims grace marks happen with an unfair judgement of which paper is more difficult as it varies from student to student. But the reason does make a  lot of sense.
10th Boards, Bored?
In 2012, CBSE scrapped off Class 10th boards and tried to westernize education with the GPA system. This system basically put a person scoring 100 and another scoring 91, on the same platform. Logical. With this came the CCE, a system aimed to instill in students the art of handling projects. But, for many students, it followed: make charts, files, make it beautiful with glitter and bam! You are now the righteous owner of 100% FA marks. Sweet. But beware all students who are yet to pass 10th, boards are back! Which means if you get a 91 you stay at 91. CBSE is selective with these things, letting off a few batches easily, fortunate ones. Boards require a lot more hard work, bookish not project.

CS or Python? *hiss*
Till 2013, CBSE students who opted for Computer Science as a subject in 11th and 12th only had the option to study C++ as a programming language, which is a very basic and old language. So Python, a much simpler, more user friendly language, was introduced as another option. Surely, a boon for students. Not for long. The current 12th batch is the final batch with the option of studying Python because it has also been scrapped off. CBSE apparently introduces simple things for 5-6 batches and then gets nostalgia, but with good reason. They introduced Python to modernize the syllabus because Python might just be the future of CS. But it fails to explain a few basic concepts which build the foundation. 

Fun with school puns

What If Life At School Became Easier?

Sumirna Koul, AIS Vas 6, X C

The dread of group projects, the fear of homework and the passing of deadlines... well, school life can  be quite daunting. Don’t worry, here are a few laughs that can help you through those times.
n As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in schools.
n My math teacher called me average. How mean!
n The geometry class always puts me out of shape.
n Math needs to visit a therapist for its problems.
n School is an endless cycle of “I just need to make it through this week.”
n It doesn’t matter how much I complain about my craft teacher, I’m rubber and he’s glue.
n No wonder the teacher has all the answers, he already has the book.
n My brain starts working when I get up in the morning and stops when I walk through the school door.
n In class my head nods, while my mind nods off.
n My teacher was telling us the importance of decimals. He has a point.
n People with a fear of knowledge don’t need school to overcome it, they need Google.
n My math teacher’s favourite food is pie.
n I never worry in math class, I have a faithful calculator to count on.
n The teacher went cross-eyed and complained that his pupils were out of control.
n If homework goes too easy,  you are doing it wrong.

Award for excellence

AUMP

Akansha Anand BA(J&MC), Sem III

Amity University Madhya Pradesh bagged the title  ‘The Best University in MP’ at the Academic Conclave and Academia Awards Function organised by Dialogue India,   held on June 9, 2018. Among other awards, Amity School of Engineering & Technology was also felicitated as the ‘Best Emerging Department in the field of Engineering and Technology in MP’. Earlier this year, in a survey conducted by Dialogue India, AUMP received the title of Best University in MP- 2018. The university was ranked number12 out of 282 private universities in a list made by UGC. AUMP has maintained a record by winning the award for two years in a row. 

Access. Equity. Quality.

A Workshop On New Education Policy

AIE

A day long Faculty Enrichment Program cum workshop was organised by Amity Institute of Education in collaboration with National Institute of Open Schooling on ‘SEAA-SWAYAM Efficiencies, Accessibilities and Availabilities’ at AUUP. Dr Sunita Singh, Off. VC, AUUP; Dr Ranjana Bhatia , Principal, AIE Saket; Prof CB Sharma, Chairman, NIOS and his team were present on the occasion. Welcoming the gathering, Dr Alka Muddgal, Head, AIE expressed the need to realise the three cardinal principles of new education policy – access, equity and quality. The event also elaborated on the role of ICT based online courses.
Theoretical aspects of SWAYAM and course development was discussed by an eminent resource panel- SK Prasad, Director, SSS; Chanchal Singh, Training Officer (Languages); Pramod Kr Tripathi, Training Officer (ICT) and Sonika Tyagi, EDP followed by a doubt session.
(Courtesy: Amity Media Cell)

POEMS

My Wonderful Dream

Ripunjay Vashishth, AIS Vas 6, VI

I had a wonderful dream
I was eating chocolate
And tons of vanilla ice cream

I was with my brother
And all my classmates
Picknicking at India gate

Playing with bat, ball & racquet
Scrabble and video games
That I’d bought from the market

There were sandwiches, dosa,
And not to forget, french fries
Pizza, cakes and other delights

Sharing is so much fun
I was in my blue dress
That made a lot of heads turn

My dream came to an end
My mother was screaming
“It is not a weekend.”

BHAAG- The Mantra To Succeed

Namya Jain AIS Pushp Vihar, VII

The idea is to be successful
And not make life stressful
BHAAG will show you the path

Follow it to feel like a star
B stands for Behaving one’s self
H is for Hardworking to your best

A for Attitude you need to win
Another A comes next in line
That stands for Ambition

Which you need to keep in mind
G stands for God
So, always keep your faith

Let Him guide you through
As he decides your fate
And makes your life great