UAE: CBSE students concerned about time management ahead of exams, say school heads

UAE: CBSE students concerned about time management ahead of exams, say school heads

The Term 2 papers will follow a subjective format covering 50 per cent of the curriculum

Published: Fri 15 Apr 2022, 9:31 AM

As CBSE students face board examinations in a different format for the first time, principals of the Indian-affiliated board in the UAE say pupils are most concerned about time management.

The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) exams for Grade 10 and Grade 12 are being conducted over two terms for the 2021-22 academic year.

Term 1 exams were conducted in the months of November and December, with the papers comprising objective, multiple choice questions. Term 2 exams, which begin on April 26, will be carried out subjectively. Each set of exams cover 50 per cent of the curriculum.

Though students may face various challenges this year, school heads have underlined that schools remain committed to overcoming any hurdles through collaboration.

K George Mathew, principal/CEO, GEMS United Indian School – Abu Dhabi, said: “Students are facing an examination of a different format for the first time. So, coping with the challenge of time management is a concern, students have expressed.

“Teachers are preparing students based on their individual challenges and learning needs. For example, students who are finding time management a challenge, and tend