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COVID-19: As Delhi schools close, some principals worry about interrupted practicals, some say wise move
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the Delhi government Friday suspended physical academic activities and offline examinations for all classes indefinitely.
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All schools in Delhi to be closed till further notice due to rise in COVID-19 cases. (File Photo | V Karthikalagu, EPS) By PTI
NEW DELHI: The school closure in Delhi over the COVID-19 case surge has left some principals concerned about class 10 and 12 practical exams which were underway, while some say it was wise to suspends offline academic activities given the pandemic situation.
COVID-19: As schools close, some principals worry about interrupted practicals, some say wise move
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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2021, 04:09 PM IST
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The circular on school closure does not mention the period for which this measure will remain in force, which means uncertainty continues to loom around, she said. In many schools, the practical exams had already commenced and will now be interrupted abruptly.
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The school closure in Delhi over the COVID-19 case surge has left some principals concerned about class 10 and 12 practical exams which were underway, while some say it was wise to suspends offline academic activities given the pandemic situation. Amid a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the Delhi government Friday suspended physical academic activities and offline examinations for all classes indefinitely.
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New Delhi, April 10
The school closure in Delhi over the COVID-19 case surge has left some principals concerned about class X and XII practical exams which were underway, while some say it was wise to suspends offline academic activities given the pandemic situation.
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the Delhi government Friday suspended physical academic activities and offline examinations for all classes indefinitely.
The move will definitely impact practical exams as well as the upcoming board exams which are just around the corner, said Alka Kapur , the principal of Modern School, Shalimar Bagh.
The circular on school closure does not mention the period for which this measure will remain in force, which means uncertainty continues to loom around, she said. In many schools, the practical exams had already commenced and will now be interrupted abruptly. The principals of various schools have already expressed concerns over the postponement of
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New Delhi, January 1
The government s announcement of CBSE Board exams timing has come as a big relief to students and teachers amid the COVID-19-induced disruptions and the delayed schedule will give them enough time to prepare, according to school principals.
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank had announced on Thursday that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would conduct Board exams for classes X and XII physically from May 4 to June 10 next year. Practical examinations will be conducted by schools from March 1 and the results will be announced by July 15. The announcement.is a student-friendly step to ease the pressure the COVID-19 pandemic has put on the student community. Students will now have enough time to prepare for the boards and improve their academic score, said Alka Kapur, Principal, Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh.