Evaluation Criteria and Procedures in Semester System of Farwestern University

1. A Week Workshop
on
Research Methodology & Teaching Pedagogy
8th June 2019 - 14th June 2019
Organizer
Research Management Cell
FARWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Darchula Multiple Campus
Khalanga, Darchula

3. A Week Workshop
on
Research Methodology & Teaching Pedagogy
8th June 2019 - 14th June 2019
Organizer
Research Management Cell
FARWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Darchula Multiple Campus
Khalanga, Darchula

4. FARWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Darchula Multiple Campus
Presentation
on
Evaluation Criterion and Procedures
in
Semester System
Khalanga, Darchula

5. Presenter: Dammar Singh Saud
Assistant Professor and Chairperson
English Subject Teaching Committee

6. Instructional Systems
 An annual system
A semester system
A trimester system
A quarter system

7. Semester System
 Semester system is not only a half yearly
examination system. It also develops
students and teachers' in-depth knowledge,
skill and capacity.
 In semester system, examination held at the
end of each semester.
 As course outlines divided into semesters,
therefore students prepare and perform
better and obtain better marks. ...

8. Semester System
 The semester system is a very proactive system as it
engages both the faculty and the students throughout the
semester in academic activity.
 Semester system not only involves students more
throughout the year but also reduces examination burden.
 The semester system is the need of hour and a very
effective one.

9. Features of Semester System
 Semester system is quite different from annual
system.
 One academic year is divided into equal parts of
six months of each semester.
 A semester is a period of six months during
which teaching work is conducted.
 Credit hour concept and grading system.
 Student centered practical based learning

10. Features of Semester System
 Ongoing Evaluation process, i.e. in semester
evaluation-Tests/Exam, Assignments, group
discussion, interaction, présentation etc.
 After the end of teaching work of the six
months, end semester examinations are held.
 Students develop the habit of regular study.
 Global recognition,
 Maintain Minimum percentage of class
attendance

11. Features of Semester System
 It will provide an opportunity to the students for
continuous learning, assessment and feedback.
 It facilitates the better understanding of the
subject.
 More emphasis is laid on class interaction because
of constant engagement between teachers and
students.
 It facilitates in evaluating the performance of
students twice a year.

12. Features of Semester System
 A semester system allows greater freedom and scope for
designing and delivering a variety of courses that the
students can pick to enhance the quality of learning.
 Through this system, students attend the college regularly
without failing as there is a regulation of compulsory 80%
attendance.
 Students can develop skills and subject related
knowledge in a better way through this system.
 The students will not have more burden of syllabus as it
is divided into two halves.

13. Features of Semester System
 Developing high level mastery of knowledge, skill
and competency in related area.
 Seeking higher career opportunity.
 Career development as researcher, teacher, civil
service officer or consultant service provider etc.
 Upgrading social status.
 Living quality life.

14. Advantages of Semester System
 Makes higher education intensive and broad
based, global recognition.
 A credit system can facilitate recognition
procedures as well as access to higher education
in the world.
 Credits earned at one institution can be
transferred to another.

15. Advantages of Semester System
 Due to internal evaluation through seminars,
home assignments, etc., students can learn more
and become capable to compete in global market.
 The system will lead to better coordination
between teachers and students
 Students are kept engaged throughout semester.

16. Advantages of Semester System
 To upgrade academic performance of learners.
 To meet international standard of university
education.
 To replace traditional (telling /selling ) teaching
learning process by latest innovation of
education.
 to produce academically qualified human
resources.

17. Challenges
 This system will impose heavy burden upon the
teachers as well as the students.
 In this system students are constantly under the
hammer of examination.
 It demands availability and accessibility of
reading materials and teachers.
 The chances of favoritism and biases in internal
evaluation.
 Students have less time to their extra co-
curricular activities

18. Suggestions to Students and Teachers
 Develop Five Cs (Competence, Confidence, Connection,
Character & Caring).
 Be regular, prepared & professional for classroom.
 Be active, innovative and engaged in learning /
teaching activities throughout the semester.
 Be cooperative to the teachers.
 Participate in seminar and workshop organized by
students /teachers/Departments/Campus.
 Be responsible for the assignments, project work, term
papers etc.
 Have basic knowledge and skills in ICTs.
 Do research

19. What is credit and teaching hour?
 One credit hours means 15/16 teaching hours.
 One teaching hour = two learning hours i.e. (1:2)
 Every student has to spend six hours time per day
in college .(hours at library/self study/internet
and three hours at home)

20. Educational Innovations in Teaching

21. Methodology and Techniques
Modes of instruction:
 Lecture
 Seminar
 Workshop
 Exercises
 Guided study
 Tutorial
 Independent study
 Project work
 Practical work
 Case analysis etc.

22. Methodology and Techniques
Modes of learning:
 Attending lectures,
 Doing assignments,
 Writing papers,
 Independent and private study,
 Reading books, reviewing journals and papers,
 Critiquing
 Group study
 Peer discussion
 Field visit etc.

23. Evaluation
 Must be in line with the objectives
 Should have clear instructions
 Should be creative, interesting and of motivating type
 Should require processing mechanism in the SS
 Should cover the major focus of the course
 Minimize memory provoking items
 Think of validity and reliability
 APPLE principle?

24. Evaluation Criterion and Procedures (B.Ed.)
 Internal 40%
 External 60%
 The internal evaluation will be conducted as follow:
Activities Marks
I. Regularity and class participation(Attendance) 5
II. Class room presentation 5
III. Term paper 5
IV. Investigative project work 5
V. Group work/discussion 5
VI. Reflection notes 5
VII.Mid-term exams 10

25. Evaluation Criterion and Procedures (B.A.)
 Internal 40%
 External 60%
 The internal evaluation will be conducted as follow:
Activities Marks
I. Regularity and class participation /Attendance 2
II. Class room presentation 8
III. Term paper 8
IV. Project work / Quizzes 2
V. Group work/discussion 4
VI. Reflection notes /Assignments 8
VII.Mid-term exams 8

26. Evaluation Criterion and Procedures (BBS)
 Internal 20%
 External 80%
 The internal evaluation will be conducted as follow:
Activities Marks
I. Regularity and class participation /Attendance 2
II. Class room presentation 2
III. Term paper 2
IV. Project work / Quizzes 2
V. Group work/discussion 2
VI. Reflection notes /Assignments 2
VII.Mid-term exams 8

27. Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Poor Very Poor
Reflective Notes
/ Assignment
80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Presentation 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Discussion /
Group Work
80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Term Papers 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Project Work /
Quizzes
80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Attendance 95% - 100 % 85 % - below 95% 80% - below 85 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Mid Term 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 %
Evaluation Scheme

28. Attendance in Class
Students should regularly attend and participate
in discussion in the class. 80% percent class
attendance is mandatory for the students to
enable them to appear in the End-Term
examination. Below 80% in attendances that
signify is NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) in subject to
attend the end term examination.

29. Assignments / Reflective Notes
 A great deal of your time at university will be spent
thinking; thinking about what people have said, what you
have read, what you yourself are thinking and how your
thinking has changed. It is generally believed that the
thinking process involves two aspects: reflective thinking
and critical thinking. They are not separate processes;
rather, they are closely connected (Brookfield 1987).
 Reflection is:
• a form of personal response to experiences, situations,
events or new information.
• a 'processing' phase where thinking and learning take
place.
• a way of helping you to become an active, aware and
critical learner.

30. Presentation
Student will be divided into groups and
each group will be provided topic for
presentation and it will be evaluated
individually as well as group-wise.

31. Term paper
Term paper must be prepared by the use
of computer in a standard format of
technical writing and must contain at
least 5 pages. It should be prepared and
submitted individually. The stipulated
time for submission of the paper will be
seriously taken one of the major criteria
of the evaluation.

32. Quizzes
a test of knowledge, especially as a
competition between individuals or
teams as a form of entertainment.
test of knowledge, competition, panel
game, quiz game, quiz show

33. Assignment
Each student must submit the assignment
individually. The stipulated time for
submission of the assignment will be
seriously taken one of the major criteria
of the evaluation.

34. Mid-Term Examinations
It is a written examination and the
questions will be set covering the
topics as taught in the sessions. Mid-
term examination will be based on the
model prescribed for End-term
examination and will contain 50%
questions and full marks of it.

35. Format of the Question Paper for Mid-Term Exam
Types of questions Total questions
to be asked
Number of questions
to be answered and
marks allotted
Total marks
Group A: Multiple
choice items
10 10 x 1 mark 10
Group B: Short
subjective questions
4 3 x 8 marks 24
Group C: Long
subjective questions
2 1x 16 marks 16
Total Objective: 10
Subjective: 6
Objective: 10
Subjective: 4
50

36. End-Term/External Examinations
It is also a written examination and the
questions will be asked covering all the
topics in the session of the course. It
carries 60 marks. For simplicity, full
marks will be assumed 100, and 60% of
marks obtained will be taken for
evaluation.

37. Format of the Question Paper for End-Term Exam
Types of questions Total questions
to be asked
Number of questions
to be answered and
marks allotted
Total marks
Group A: Multiple
choice items
20 20 x 1 mark 20
Group B: Short
subjective questions
8 6 x 8 marks 48
Group C: Long
subjective questions
3 2x 16 marks 32
Total Objective: 20
Subjective: 11
Objective: 20
Subjective: 8
100

38. Strict Notice
Each student must secure 45% marks in internal
evaluation and 80% attendance in order to appear
the End-Term Examinations. Failing to get such
score will be given NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) and the
student will not be eligible to appear the End-Term
examinations.

39. KEY TO ACADEMIC RECORD
Letter Grading System
Students are awarded letter at the end of each
semester based on their in-semester and end-
semester examination scores. Final evaluation
of the course is carried out on a four point
grading system.

40. Letter Grading System of Undergraduate Level
Grade Marks Grade Value Remarks
A 80 and above 4 Outstanding
A- 75 to below 80 3.7 Excellent
B+ 70 to below 75 3.3 Very good
B 65 to below 70 3.0 Good
B- 60 to below 65 2.7 Fair
C+ 55 to below 60 2.3 Fair
C 50 to below 55 2.0 Fair
C- 45 to below 50 1.7 Poor
F Below 45 0.0 Fail

41. Grade Point Average
Each course grade is converted into the specific
number of grade value associated with the grade.
Grade point Average (GPA) is calculated by multiplying
the grade value of the earned grade by the number of
credits for each course and dividing the total grade
points by the total number of semester credits. The
GPA must be 2.0 or above at the end of each semester.

42. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
CGPA is calculated at the end of the
program. For graduation, a student has
to maintain a CGPA at least 2 or above.

43. CGPA Calculating
The overall performance is reported by CGPA, which is a
weighted average, calculated as Follows:
 CGPA = (c1g1+ c2g2+ c3g3......)/( c1+c2+c3+.....)
e.g. Suppose you get 50 marks in each subject of first
semester, 50 to below 55 marks = 2 grade value
5 subjects = 15 credits i.e. (6+6+6+6+6) / (3+3+3+3+3)
= 30 / 15 = 2
Where c1,c2........ Denote credits associated with the
courses and g1,g2...... denote grade values of the grades
earned by the students in the respective courses.

44. The Overall Performance of CGPA
CGPA Performance
3.5 to 4.0 Distinction
3.0 & below 3.5 First Division
2.0 & below 3.0 Second Division
Less than 2.0 Fail

45. Other Abbreviations
The following letters (in the remarks column) can
also be awarded according to the nature of
performance:
 W : Withheld
 INC: Incomplete
 Abs: Absent
 F : Fail

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