05-24-2006, 12:34 AM
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Praveen Kumar & Veena Sunderam | New DelhiÂ
This is an eye-opener for all those seeking admission to swanky city schools. <b>Delhi's Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have retained their reputation of excelling in the board exams registering an impressive pass rate of 93.59 per cent.</b> Compare this to a pass rate of 88.68 per cent for private schools and the picture becomes clear. <b>In an era of show-offs and freebies, is it the plain approach of KVs to academics that makes all the difference? </b>
<b>Lower fees and limited resources have never kept KV students from proving themselves if past records are any indication. Dr UN Singh, joint commissioner (academics), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan believes systemic planning and constant round-the-year monitoring of students have contributed a lot in recent years.</b>
Dr Singh said, "Right from the starting of the session we figure out low, average and high achievers in every class and then accordingly guide each one of them. Frequent tests and accountability of teachers are the basic factors which have always brought a good name to our schools."
He gives equal credit to the strong will and hard work of students. The profile of the students - largely wards of the service class - also is a big factor, according to Singh.
Public schools with their high fees and emphasis on "all-round development" end up spoiling students' academic chances," said an observer.
"Lack of commitment and admission of students of affluent classes in these schools may be one of the reasons behind their low passing rate as compared to KVs," added Dr Singh.
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Pioneer.com
Praveen Kumar & Veena Sunderam | New DelhiÂ
This is an eye-opener for all those seeking admission to swanky city schools. <b>Delhi's Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have retained their reputation of excelling in the board exams registering an impressive pass rate of 93.59 per cent.</b> Compare this to a pass rate of 88.68 per cent for private schools and the picture becomes clear. <b>In an era of show-offs and freebies, is it the plain approach of KVs to academics that makes all the difference? </b>
<b>Lower fees and limited resources have never kept KV students from proving themselves if past records are any indication. Dr UN Singh, joint commissioner (academics), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan believes systemic planning and constant round-the-year monitoring of students have contributed a lot in recent years.</b>
Dr Singh said, "Right from the starting of the session we figure out low, average and high achievers in every class and then accordingly guide each one of them. Frequent tests and accountability of teachers are the basic factors which have always brought a good name to our schools."
He gives equal credit to the strong will and hard work of students. The profile of the students - largely wards of the service class - also is a big factor, according to Singh.
Public schools with their high fees and emphasis on "all-round development" end up spoiling students' academic chances," said an observer.
"Lack of commitment and admission of students of affluent classes in these schools may be one of the reasons behind their low passing rate as compared to KVs," added Dr Singh.
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