New grade system to be launched in matric, inter exams

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An undated {photograph} of scholars showing for an examination. — AFP

KARACHI: With a view to rid college students of marks’ race and supply them with high quality schooling, the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has launched a brand new grade system for matric and inter examinations throughout the nation.

In response to IBCC, outcomes for the annual examinations of courses ninth and 11th will probably be introduced below the brand new grading system in 2024.

It’s pertinent to say right here that the brand new grading system is a 10-point grading system (A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C, D, E, U) whereas the earlier system was based mostly on a 7-point grading system (A-1, A, B, C, D, E, F). 

The IBCC stated that the brand new system is aimed toward curbing the race amongst college students, mother and father and establishments for acquiring most marks. The 10-point new grading scheme is designed to reinforce the evaluation and analysis course of for college kids.

New grade system to be introduced in matric, inter exams

Addressing a workshop devoted to the implementation of the brand new grading scheme for Sindh examination boards at the moment, IBCC Chairman Ghulam Ali Mallah stated that they needed to rid the scholars of race for marks and supply them with higher schooling.

“The occasion witnesses an amazing response and displays the dedication Sindh Examination Boards in the direction of embracing progressive modifications aimed toward enhancing the standard of schooling and evaluation,” Mallah added.

The Inter Boards-Coordination Commission (IBCC) organises a transformative workshop dedicated to the implementation of the new grading scheme for Sindh Examination Boards on November 14, 2023. — supplied
The Inter Boards-Coordination Fee (IBCC) organises a transformative workshop devoted to the implementation of the brand new grading scheme for Sindh Examination Boards on November 14, 2023. — provided

Talking on the event, Board of Secondary Schooling Karachi (BSEK) Chairman Sharaf Ali Shah claimed that the brand new grading system would carry ease for the scholars and the lecturers. He additional stated the system was in place internationally.

“With the evolving panorama of schooling, it’s crucial to adapt our evaluation methods to raised serve the wants of our college students,” he added.

It’s pertinent to say right here that the {qualifications} aren’t affected by this alteration within the grading coverage because the scheme of research is identical. 

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