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Implementation The implementation of CCE by teachers in the classroom is not a simple. We have implemented the CCE System with a lot of enthusiasm in our school. The teachers were trained to handle the new system. There are frequent interactions among teachers and between the teachers and the Principal. We have taken the process forward gradually, allowing time for experimentation and consideration. Better Learning In CCE, a wide range of methods like pen-and-pencil tests, declamation, quiz, role play, group projects and work samples are used to assess students work. These methods allow students to demonstrate their strengths. Formative assessment involves ongoing assessment and is a good tool to provide timely and constructive feedback to students about a range of learning skills, life skills and their behavior. CCE facilitates bringing out the latent talents of students. They tend to perform better when they are actively involved in their learning. With the introduction of CCE, the teaching-learning process has become very interesting and the students are highly motivated. Our Experiences I would like to share a few examples of our students experiences of formative assessment which clearly indicate that it caters to the different learning styles of students and also brings out their creativity.1. Multiple intelligencies: A group of 6 students of Std. VIII took up a poem from their Hindi textbook. They worked for a week and came out with a PowerPoint presentation supported by captivating music which could put a seasonal music composer to shame. They used

the keyboard to add rhythm, sang and also arranged for costumes. It was a great learning experience for all the students and it also catered to the multiple intelligences. 2. Tean spirit and leadership: The students of Std. VII brought out a newspaper designed by them as a class activity from mid-September to mid-October 2010. They reported the news as per the layout of a popular national newspaper. In the process, they learnt the importance of team spirit, honed leadership qualities and language skills, and exhibited creativity. The students made an impression with their skills. 3. Caring by sharing: The students of Std. X brought out their proficiency in Sanskrit by enacting plays, composing poems and preparing short talks. One group hired costumes to make their play impressive and realistic. We observed a friendly competitive spirit being nurtured in them and they exhibited caring by sharing. 4. Learning made fun: The students of Std. IX conducted a mock election process in their Social Science class. The procedure was as per the electoral process outlined by the Govt. of India. The entire lesson on electoral process was learnt in a jiffy by all the students. 5. Uncovering latent talent: In the Co-Scholastic areas, we have unearthed huge talent. Some students choreographed dance programs for Childrens Day and Teachers Day without any help from the teachers. They

created a remix of music, designed their own costumes. Their performance on stage kept everyone spellbound. We identified students who can be good comperes, can play various instruments, can organize events etc. We feel that the fact that each student is being assessed has really been instrumental in bringing out their latent talent.6. Innovation: A student of Std. V stumbled upon an innovative idea to relate the concept of place value to real-life situation by taking incidents in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. He presented it in the form of a chart. l He started with the Mahatma as a single person who was instrumental in briefing about a movement through Ahimsa. l He highlighted the tens place with Mahatma in the company of his ten friends. l The hundredth place was indicated with Mahatma amidst 100 followers until the crore place value showed a sea of people bidding him farewell on his last journey. Moving Ahead Some CCE activities are proving to be powerful ways to improve learning in the classroom. CCE also builds opportunities for the students to receive feedback about their progress towards the learning intentions of the teacher for a particular topic. As we progress, we would experience the merits and perhaps realise the need for improvement in some areas of this new and learner-friendly system of assessment. MINOO AGGARWAL, Principal, DAV Public School, Velachery, Chennai