03-03-2012, 08:58 AM
Several PISA like tests are being introduced in India, and most of the top-level schools are using them
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What is common about these tests?
They stress on application of knowledge rather than knowledge per se.
Focus on reasoning, thinking, interpretation of data.
Standardised tests.
Objective, multiple choice
Offered in different subjects depending on the test (English, Math, Science, Computers.
Schools offer different tests. Some offer IAIS and some ASSET. Some kids enroll individually for these tests if the school does not offer them
These tests are made appropriate for the Indian context to some extent Many of these tests provide schools diagnostics and metrics about how students did in general and how to improve.
IAIS (International Assessment for Indian Schools)
AKA (also known as) Macmillan or University of South of Wales, Australia Test
http://iais.emacmillan.com/
Dates: Aug 28, 29 2009
Subjects English, Computer Science, Math, Science
Classes 3-12
One of the toughest tests in the spectrum
Asset testing
ASSESSMENT OF SCHOLASTIC SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TESTING (ASSET)
http://www.ei-india.com/about-asset/how-...for-asset/
Core Subjects: English, Maths and Science
Optional Subjects: Social Studies and Hindi
Based on the Indian curriculum (CBSE, ICSE and state boards)
Detailed Skill-wise feedback with customized letter for every student
Conducted in the school during school hours
Schools choose to take the test in Summer (July-August) or Winter (December)
Similar to IAIS. But supposed to be slightly easier.
Olympiads
http://www.silverzone.org/
Grade 1-12
Around Oct 6th
Our school offers only the Informatics Olympiad (computers + general reasoning).
But they offer Informatics, Science, English and Mathematics.
Relatively easy compared to IAIS.
Any other information??
Offered in most traditional Indian schools. CBSE schools.
--
What is common about these tests?
They stress on application of knowledge rather than knowledge per se.
Focus on reasoning, thinking, interpretation of data.
Standardised tests.
Objective, multiple choice
Offered in different subjects depending on the test (English, Math, Science, Computers.
Schools offer different tests. Some offer IAIS and some ASSET. Some kids enroll individually for these tests if the school does not offer them
These tests are made appropriate for the Indian context to some extent Many of these tests provide schools diagnostics and metrics about how students did in general and how to improve.
IAIS (International Assessment for Indian Schools)
AKA (also known as) Macmillan or University of South of Wales, Australia Test
http://iais.emacmillan.com/
Dates: Aug 28, 29 2009
Subjects English, Computer Science, Math, Science
Classes 3-12
One of the toughest tests in the spectrum
Asset testing
ASSESSMENT OF SCHOLASTIC SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TESTING (ASSET)
http://www.ei-india.com/about-asset/how-...for-asset/
Core Subjects: English, Maths and Science
Optional Subjects: Social Studies and Hindi
Based on the Indian curriculum (CBSE, ICSE and state boards)
Detailed Skill-wise feedback with customized letter for every student
Conducted in the school during school hours
Schools choose to take the test in Summer (July-August) or Winter (December)
Similar to IAIS. But supposed to be slightly easier.
Olympiads
http://www.silverzone.org/
Grade 1-12
Around Oct 6th
Our school offers only the Informatics Olympiad (computers + general reasoning).
But they offer Informatics, Science, English and Mathematics.
Relatively easy compared to IAIS.
Any other information??
Offered in most traditional Indian schools. CBSE schools.