CBSE Problem Solving Assessment (CBSE-PSA) for Class 9th and 11th Students

CBSE is planning to introduce a Problem Solving Assessment (CBSE-PSA) for class 9^th and 11^th students early next year.

Although there is no specific syllabus for CBSE-PSA, it will assess students in the following areas - quantitative reasoning, qualitative reasoning and language conventions.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to initiate a 'Problem Solving Assessment' (CBSE-PSA) for students of classes 9^th and 10^th from the second term of the 2012-13 session.

CBSE PSA Sample Question Papers & Answer Keys & Results 2013:

• 9th Class CBSE PSA Result 2013
• CBSE PSA Results for Class 9th and 11th Students
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Answer Keys February 2013
• 11th Class PSA Answer Keys February 2013
• 11th Class PSA Practice Test Paper 2013
• PSA Test Format for Class 9th and 11th Students
• Frequently Asked Questions based on Problem Solving Assessment (PSA)
• 11th Class CBSE PSA Qualitative Reasoning Supporting Material 2013
• 11th Class CBSE PSA Quantitative Reasoning Supporting Material 2013
• 11th Class CBSE PSA English Conventions Supporting Material 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Supporting Material 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Quantitative Reasoning Sample Paper 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Paper Format 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Biology Solved Question Papers 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Physics Solved Question Papers 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Social Science Solved Question Papers 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA English Solved Question Papers 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA Maths & MAT Solved Question Papers 2013
• 9th Class CBSE PSA English Worksheet 2013
• 11th Class CBSE PSA Circular Sample Paper 2013
• CBSE PSA Sample Answer Sheet
• CBSE PSA Class 9th Sample Question Paper
• CBSE PSA Class IX Language Conventions Sample Papers 2013
• CBSE PSA Class IX Qualitative Reasoning Sample Papers 2013
• CBSE PSA Class IX Quantitative Reasoning Sample Papers 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 9th Qualitative Supporting Material 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 9th Qualitative Passage MCQ Supporting Material 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 9th Quantitative Passage Supporting Material 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 9th LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS Grammar & Usage Supporting Material 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 9th LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS Contextual Vocabulary Supporting Material 2013
• 11th Class CBSE PSA Quantitative Reasoning Sample Paper 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 11th Sample Question Paper
• CBSE PSA Class 11th Qualitative Aptitude MCQs 2nd Sample Paper 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 11th Language Conventions Sample Papers 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 11th Qualitative Reasoning Sample Papers 2013
• CBSE PSA Class 11th Quantitative Reasoning Sample Papers 2013

CBSE-PSA, which will be compulsory for students of classes IX and XI, is likely to be conducted during the month of January-February 2013 and carry 90 marks. There will be 60 questions of MCQ type.

According to Vineet Joshi, chairman, CBSE, It is a widely acknowledged fact that research and analytical skills, ability to apply basic concepts of different subjects, solve application-based problems in mathematics and science, comprehend and analyse written text and effective communication are the skills, which ensure success in higher studies and professional areas.

PSA Test Detail:

He says, "These dimensions of 21st Century life-skills will assist learners in acquiring higher order thinking skills such as problem-solving and decision- making. There will be no separate time-tables or periods for teaching or practice of PSA in schools."