Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) new rule giving an easier option of attempting mathematics examination to students attempting class X board is tempting, but mostly seen as risky considering limitations in higher classes by parents and schools in Indore.
Parents are nudging students to stick with ‘standard’ version of Mathematics to keep their options open, while schools are doing their part and providing requisite information and warning about limitations after going for the ‘basic’ version.
Overall, there is a delicate push for most students to stick with the original version for keeping their options open in class XI. Those opting for basic version of the math exam won’t be eligible to pursue the subject in class XI, which ultimately rules out admission in engineering field.
Though other fields are not ruled out, students tend to get a benefit in other entrance examination having Quantitative Aptitude section by having a better base in class X boards.
Manoj Bajpai, former Indore Sahodaya Schools Complex of CBSE (Sahodaya) schools secretary and principal of Colonel’s Academy, said, “We want parents and students to take an informed decision as opting for basic version of math exam will restrict their choices during higher education.” He added that majority of students have opted for the standard version of math exam.
“There are some who are absolutely sure that they won’t need to study math in class XI, and hence, have gone for the basic version, so the version is beneficial for those, who are confident about pursuing a career in arts or specific sciences or business or economics, etc,” Bajpai said.
Reena Khurana, chairperson of Sahodaya, said it is natural for schools to tread caution while counselling students.
“We first explained the entire concept of the two versions of math exams and ensured parents have understood the new rule and based on that they decided to select a particular version of exam,” Reena said.
While most parents are apprehensive about students opting for basic version, some parents find it a much-needed relief.
“My son plans to study political science in higher classes and might even head out of country to graduate in the same, so forcing him to work hard on his math is really unnecessary,” Ghanshyam Yadav, a businessman, said.
Sharing her thoughts, homemaker Heena Jhadav said, “I know my daughter thinks she will become a great artist or a poet, but she is smart and has scored 80 percent in ninth, I want her to continue with standard version mathematics, so that she has an option in future and is better prepared for entrance exams.”
Parents are nudging students to stick with ‘standard’ version of Mathematics to keep their options open, while schools are doing their part and providing requisite information and warning about limitations after going for the ‘basic’ version.
Overall, there is a delicate push for most students to stick with the original version for keeping their options open in class XI. Those opting for basic version of the math exam won’t be eligible to pursue the subject in class XI, which ultimately rules out admission in engineering field.
Though other fields are not ruled out, students tend to get a benefit in other entrance examination having Quantitative Aptitude section by having a better base in class X boards.
Manoj Bajpai, former Indore Sahodaya Schools Complex of CBSE (Sahodaya) schools secretary and principal of Colonel’s Academy, said, “We want parents and students to take an informed decision as opting for basic version of math exam will restrict their choices during higher education.” He added that majority of students have opted for the standard version of math exam.
“There are some who are absolutely sure that they won’t need to study math in class XI, and hence, have gone for the basic version, so the version is beneficial for those, who are confident about pursuing a career in arts or specific sciences or business or economics, etc,” Bajpai said.
Reena Khurana, chairperson of Sahodaya, said it is natural for schools to tread caution while counselling students.
“We first explained the entire concept of the two versions of math exams and ensured parents have understood the new rule and based on that they decided to select a particular version of exam,” Reena said.
While most parents are apprehensive about students opting for basic version, some parents find it a much-needed relief.
“My son plans to study political science in higher classes and might even head out of country to graduate in the same, so forcing him to work hard on his math is really unnecessary,” Ghanshyam Yadav, a businessman, said.
Sharing her thoughts, homemaker Heena Jhadav said, “I know my daughter thinks she will become a great artist or a poet, but she is smart and has scored 80 percent in ninth, I want her to continue with standard version mathematics, so that she has an option in future and is better prepared for entrance exams.”