Teachers Face Challenges with CBSE's New Digital Marking System
‘Answer scripts blurred... can’t check more than 20 a day’: Teachers grapple with CBSE’s digital marking
The Indian Express
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Teachers across India are struggling with the Central Board of Secondary Education's new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for evaluating Class XII board exams. Complaints include blurred answer scripts and technical issues, raising concerns about potential delays in results, which are expected by mid-May.
- 01Teachers report blurred answer scripts and technical glitches with the new digital marking system.
- 02The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) aims to improve efficiency and transparency with the OSM system.
- 03Many teachers can only evaluate about 20 answer sheets a day due to the demanding nature of the new process.
- 04Repeated technical disruptions have led to confusion and errors in marking, contributing to delays in results.
- 05Teachers are experiencing physical strain from prolonged screen time, affecting their ability to teach students.
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As lakhs of students await their Class XII board results from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), teachers are facing significant challenges with the newly implemented On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. This digital evaluation method, which replaces the traditional paper-checking process, has led to numerous complaints regarding blurred answer scripts and technical glitches. Teachers have expressed that they can only check about 20 answer sheets per day due to the meticulous nature of the new system, which requires careful attention to detail. Despite CBSE's intentions to enhance efficiency and transparency, many educators report that the process is cumbersome and time-consuming. Technical disruptions have also forced teachers to revisit previously evaluated scripts, further delaying the evaluation process. As a result, the announcement of results, typically expected by the second week of May, may be postponed. Additionally, teachers are experiencing physical strain from long hours in front of screens, which has affected their ability to teach students during this critical period. The situation raises concerns about the impact on both teachers and students as they navigate this new evaluation landscape.
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The delays in evaluation could affect students' academic progress and future plans, as many rely on timely results for college admissions.
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