Date:18/07/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/07/18/stories/2005071800400802.htm

Back Exam woes

This refers to the CBSE's (Central Board of Secondary Education) decision to adopt stress-free methods during examination.

The board should also concentrate on introducing the semester system at least for standards XI & XII, apart from revising the existing syllabus to acquire relevance in today's world. Syllabus should be designed in such a manner so as to cultivate thinking and not mere memorising.

V. Sundaralingam

Vellore

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