Federal board introduces new exam system

ISLAMABAD, May 15: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Monday unveiled reformed examination system which would be first implemented during the composite secondary school certificate examination, 2007.

Speaking at a press conference, the board chairman, Cdre (retired) Mohammad Sharif Shamshad said the new examination system, a complete departure from old pattern, would be more focused on checking the critical and analytical abilities of students.

First time in the history of the country, a new examination system has been introduced, which be adopted by other boards, too, later on, he said.

The style of the question paper has been changed altogether. Now, instead of a single-page, students will be given 15 to 20 pages question papers. Rote learning would be of no help; students with thorough preparations and clear concepts will be able to solve the new question papers.

Under the new format, 30 per cent of the questions will be MCQs, 50 per cent short answers and 20 per cent of application nature.

Model question papers and resource material for teachers and students have been sent to all the FBISE-affiliated institutions within the country and abroad, the chairman said.