Overview

The CBSE envisions a robust, vibrant and holistic school education that will engender excellence in every sphere of human endeavor. The Board is committed to providing quality education to promote intellectual, social and cultural vivacity among its learners. It works towards evolving a learning process and environment, which empowers the future citizens to become global leaders in the emerging knowledge society. The Board Advocates Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation with an emphasis on holistic development of learners. The Board commits itself to providing a stress-free learning environment that will develop competent, confident and enterprising citizens who will promote harmony and peace

Pre Primary Classes (Play way to Kindergarten)

The curriculum is designed to facilitate overall development through development of five main domains

• Cognitive Development
• Speech and Language Development
• Social & Emotional Development
• Gross Motor Skills Development
• Fine Motor Skills Development

The subjects are integrated with the latest technology to offer the child a diverse and stimulating fun filled learning aligned ambience.

Primary Classes (I & V)

• English -Structural & Functional English (Includes reading, copy writing and spoken English)
• Second Language – Any one of the languages taught at Higher level
• General Science / Environmental Science
• Mathematics
• Social Science
• Computer Science
• General Knowledge
• Work Experience
• Value Education
• Art Education
• Physical Education

Middle Classes (VI to VIII)

• English – Structural & Functional English
• Second Language (Any one of the languages taught at higher level)
• Third Language – Any one of the languages taught at lower level
• Core Mathematics
• Integrated Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Composite History, Civics & Geography
• Computer Science
• General Knowledge
• Value Education
• Work Experience
• Art Education
• Physical Education
• Life Skill Education
• Robotics (as an additional subject for classes 7 and 8)
• Information Technology (as an additional subject for Classes 7- 10)

Teaching Methodology for Grades 7 and 8

• Projects – Research based projects are given in all subjects
• Assessment of Speaking and Listening to help improve and standardize students’ communicative skills.
• Extensive research based projects are carried out in multifarious subjects like Maths, Science, Social Science and English.
• Flipped classroom strategies have also been implemented at Oakridge by reversing the traditional model of a classroom to enhance student centered learning and achievement by reversing the traditional model of a classroom.
• Students are also given a platform to nurture their talents through subject events such as Math Wizard, Literary Extravaganza, Scientific Oakridgers, Youth Parliament and Literary Event conducted for Language II.

Secondary Classes (IX & X)

• English Communicative
• Second language (Any one of the languages taught at higher level)
• Mathematics
• Integrated Science with Practical
• Physics – Theory & Practical
• Chemistry – Theory & Practical
• Life Science – Theory & Practical
• Social Science – History, Civics, Economics & Geography
• Physical Education
• Health Education
• Computer Science
• Value Education
• Work Experience
• Art Education

Subject Areas for Grade 9 and 10

• Integrated and Interdisciplinary curriculum: The curriculum apart from classroom teaching integrates practical work, guest lectures, field trips and project work.
• Integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with immersive global experience. Learning concepts are followed by engaging activities that reinforce the CCE pattern of CBSE.
• Smart Class Technology in all our classrooms helps to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the real world. Tabs have also been introduced in the curriculum of grade IX to aid classroom transactions effectively. Students also get their share of usage in technology, where they intensively research in diverse fields of education.
• Extensive research based projects are carried out in multifarious subjects like Maths, Science, Social Science and English.
• Flipped classroom strategies have also been implemented at Oakridge and achievement by reversing the traditional model of a classroom to enhance student centered learning and achievement by reversing the traditional model of a classroom.
• Students are also given a platform to nurture their talents through subject events such as Math Wizard, Literary Extravaganza, Scientific Oakridgers, Youth Parliament and Literary Event conducted for Language II.

For Grades 11 and 12

CBSE offers Classes 11 and 12 with total term duration of two years. The course culminates with Class 12 CBSE Board Examinations (AISSCE) in the month of March. Students have to appear for examinations in five (5) subjects including one language, i.e. English Core.

Medical

Non-Medical

Commerce

Arts

Science Stream

• English Core
• Mathematics/Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry

Commerce Stream

• English Core
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Accountancy

Elective subjects

• Informatics Practices
• Entrepreneurship
• Psychology
• Fashion Studies
• Painting
• Physical Education
• Mathematics

For Grades 11 and 12 – Teaching and learning

• Investigatory Projects – Research based projects are given in all subjects
• ASL – Assessment of Speaking and Listening to help improve and standardize students’ communicative skills
• Creative Book Report (Project) – Creative response to a piece of literature
• Business Day – Exposure to the real business-world practices
• Flipped Classes – To promote student centered learning
• Career Counselling – A to Z of college application process
• Cross-Curricular linkages – Establishing links between various subjects to make learning more contextual and effective
• Learning beyond classrooms – Treasure fest, Industrial visits and field trips
• Exhibitions – Art and Science
• Integrated learning – Guest lectures by eminent people from various walks of the business world
• Activity Zone – Yoga: promoting self-control, concentration, peace and relaxation

Assessment

Assessment for CBSE Classes is based on the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation system. (CCE). The CCE or Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation scheme refers to a school-based evaluation of students that covers all the aspects of a student’s development. Continuous means regular assessments, frequency of unit testing, analysis of learning gaps, applying corrective measures, retesting and giving feedback to teachers and students for their self- evaluation, etc. Comprehensive on the other hand attempts to cover both the scholastic and the co-scholastic aspects of a student’s growth and development – with both these aspects of the evaluation process being assessed through Formative and Summative Assessments.

Formative Assessment Techniques in CBSE

Formative Assessment is a tool used by the teacher to continuously monitor student progress in a non-threatening, supportive environment. It involves regular descriptive feedback, a chance for the students to reflect on their performance, take advice and improve upon it. It involves students’ being an essential part of assessment from designing criteria to assessing self or peers. If used effectively it can improve student performance tremendously while raising the self-esteem of the child and reducing the work load of the teacher. Formative Assessment is thus carried out during a course of instruction for providing continuous feedback to both the teachers and the learners for taking decisions regarding appropriate modifications in the transactional procedures and learning activities.