CBSE Assessment Framework
The Examination System.
A continuous, competency-first approach — where marks are one signal among many.
GD Goenka Signature School follows the CBSE assessment framework, blending formal examinations with continuous, portfolio-based evidence of learning. Our aim is to prepare children for life, not just for a mark-sheet.
Assessment by Class Group
A gentle, developmental approach.
01
Pre-Primary — Class 2
No formal examinations. Continuous observation, learning portfolios and parent-teacher conversations track every child's progress.
Portfolio-based
Anecdotal records
Parent-teacher conferences
02
Grade 3 — 5
Two term-end examinations plus continuous class assessments (worksheets, projects, presentations). Grade reports emphasise concept mastery over ranks.
2 Term Exams
Weekly formatives
Project reports
03
Grade 6 — 8
Half-yearly and annual examinations. Portfolio, subject enrichment activities and rubric-based assessment continue alongside.
Half-yearly
Annual
Portfolios
Rubric-based
04
Grade 9 — 12
CBSE Board pattern with pre-Boards, coursework, project assessment, and the CBSE Class X (2025-26) & Class XII (2024-25) Board results — 100% pass in both.
Pre-Board
Board (CBSE)
Practicals
Viva
Our Assessment Philosophy
Four beliefs that shape every assessment.
Continuous, not Cumulative
Learning is tracked every week, not just at term-end. Small course-corrections happen early.
Concept, not Recall
Every assessment tests understanding and application, not memorisation of facts.
Feedback, not just Marks
Every child receives written, specific, actionable feedback — the marks come after.
Child, not Cohort
Every child's progress is judged against their own growth curve, not the class average.
Board Results
Two consecutive years of 100% pass.
100%
CBSE Class XII (2024-25)
Board Pass
100%
CBSE Class X (2025-26)
Board Pass
34%
Distinctions (2024-25)
Scored above 90%
55+
University Placements
National & International
“A great school does not train children to pass a test. It teaches them the questions worth asking, and then quietly helps them answer.”
