Central Board of Secondary Education
Frequently Asked Questions based on ‘Problem Solving Assessment’ (PSA)
Query.1 Will ‘Problem Solving Assessment’ be a part of FA4?
Reply : Yes, the `Problem Solving Assessment’ will be
counted towards FA-4 which is 10% of total assessments of Class IX. This
assessment will also be carried forward towards the FA-4 in Class X. This score
will be reflected in one Language (English or Hindi), Mathematics, Science and
Social Science w.e.f the session
2012-2013 for Class IX and 2013 – 14 for Class X. The same score will be
reflected in FA-4 for class IX and Class X.
Query.2 Will the Question paper for PSA for classes IX and XI be sent by the Board?
Reply : Yes, the Question Paper containing OMR Answer Sheet will be provided by the Board.
Query.3 Can we conduct any other tests /assignments/projects etc. for FA4 in class IX?
Reply : Yes, you may conduct activities but such activities will not be counted towards FA4 in the subjects mentioned at upto Sl. No.1 above. Schools may club such tasks in FA3
Query.4 The student has to opt for one language for PSA (English/Hindi). Does this mean that the FA4 score of second language in class IX to be submitted by the school? Will there be one set of Question paper in PSA or questions in PSA will be asked for separate section of language?
Reply: 1. The PSA score will be reflected in the opted language. Regarding second language, the FA 4 score will be provided by the school.
2. PSA will comprise one question paper with following domains: