Modification of the pattern of English Subject Paper for Formative and Summative assessment exams, for 3rd to 9th classes- Preparation for TOEFL Exam Certain instructions
Sub: School Education - TOEFL - Modification of the pattern of
English Subject Paper for Formative and Summative assessment exams, for
3rd to 9th classes- Preparation for TOEFL Exam Certain instructions Reg.
Ref: G.O.Ms.No.57, School Education (Prog.II) Department, dt.21.06.2023.
Attention
of the Commissioner of School Education and Director, SCERT is invited
to the reference cited and are informed that Government has entered into
an agreement with ETS (Education Testing Services) for TOEFL
Certification. The main TOEFL exam will be conducted in classes 5th
& 9th, whereas the classes 3rd, 4th and 6th, 7th, 8th will have
Readiness tests, where the students are given training for the
preparation of the TOEFL final examination.
2. They are further
informed that there is a need to focus on the preparation of students
for TOEFL, along with the regular subjects and curriculum. In the State
Government's curriculum, currently, there are 4 Formative Assessments
and 2 Summative Assessments for all the classes from 3rd to 9th, for all
subjects, including English subject.
3. To ensure that the
students prepare well for exams and tests it is decided that the English
test shall have 2 sections as follow:-
Section B : Assessment for TOEFL preparation
5. This order come into effect immediately and the English subject Formative Assessment 1 exam, which will happen in the 1st week of August shall have 2 sections.
In the month of July 2023 itself students may be sensitized about the format of the examinations by the teachers.
6. The Commissioner School Education and Director SCERT shall take necessary action accordingly, in the matter.
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