ACADEMICS

Homework/ Assignments

HOME WORK

We hate to have to give home work in the sense that it is commonly understood. So let us understand its role and define the purpose.
Let the children not feel that class-work and learning are compartmentalised and confined to school.
Some drill-work is a necessary part of learning (not-rote-learning), e.g. learning tables, spellings, aspects of grammar etc.
We do give home work. However, an attempt is made to ensure that it is linked with classwork with guidance provided by the teacher.

The Nature of Home Work

Let children do something at home; thus, school time can also be used for valuable activities that children cannot participate in, if left on their own. Such as-
Frequent tours to places of interest.
A great numbers of regular cultural activities as part of the weekly school programmes.
Compulsory games.
Compulsory art and craft.

Test and Examination

Tests and exams are an integral part of any education system. However, at MTP, we have endeavoured to make them stress free.

The school follows a semester system where the year is divided into two terms. The first term is from April to September (usually). The second from October to March.
The tests in junior school are informal and gradually by class VI formal testing eg. unit tests are introduced. Testing is done a variety of ways and various tools and techniques used so that all students get an opportunity to perform.
Unit tests - Though the weekly test marks are not given any weightage in the final results, children hardly ever miss them. The syllabus for these tests is given out a week in advance so that there is ample time for preparation.
Terminal exams - The I term exams are held in the second half of September or the first week of October. The answer sheets are given back to the students after evaluation with appropriate comments and suggestions by teachers. This is followed up on parents’ day. The II term exams are held in March.
Merit cards are awarded to the students in all the subjects. The cut off mark for each subject varies and the threshold is periodically reviewed and revised as necessary.

Our School Moto - Develop whole Child ....