After maths, CBSE mulls standard, advanced levels for science, social science for classes 9-10

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education is considering introducing two levels of science and social science standard and advanced for students in Classes 9 and 10, according to officials. According to the NEP, all subjects and corresponding assessments, beginning with mathematics, could be offered at two levels with some students studying subjects at the standard level and others at the advanced level. "The objective behind offering science and social science at two levels for Classes 9 and 10 is to allow students with the aptitude for these subjects to study them at an advanced level before they take up these subjects in class 11," the official added. Prepared by the Union government-appointed national steering committee, led by former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan, in line with the National Education Policy-2020, the new NCF proposed a semester system for students of Classes 11 and 12.