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Empowering Primary Years

Experiential Learning

The CMS primary curriculum is based on active learning Assessment for Learning
rather than on passive relay of information by a
teacher. Experiential learning offers in-depth study, Assessments drive the class-room pedagogy of
giving the learner a better understanding of the the teacher. In line with the National Education
Policy (NEP 2020), CMS has moved away from
concepts and also a handle on the application of the
conventional patterns of assessment which
knowledge in the real world around them.
focused on testing memorised facts and
Through project based learning in classes 4 and 5, and knowledge, towards testing of skills such as
the integration of HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) critical thinking, application, analysis and
questions in assessments/tests CMS seeks to develop problem solving.
,
in primary age children:
We have engaged a specialized assessment
Ÿ Critical thinking
company - Centre for the Science of Student
Ÿ Creativity
Learning (CSSL) to provide us robust assessments
Ÿ Problem solving skills that have both validity and reliability.
Ÿ Communication
Students take the test on OMR sheets, which
Ÿ Collaboration
permits us to provide them with diagnostic and
personalized report cards. This enables children
to improve in areas identified as weak points.

Holistic

Development

The aim of primary education in CMS is to give children Integrating Technology
a strong foundation of education. To help student grow
One important aspect of primary education is
into a self-assured and confident individual various
pupils’ assisted engagement with technology.
activities and events are conducted such as:
We develop a secure knowledge of computer
Ÿ Children’s International Summer Villages technology and also an appreciation of its
Ÿ International Children Film Festival benefits and responsible use. Our focus when
Ÿ Community and social drives teaching IT is on developing computational
Ÿ Inter-campus literary Fests thinking.
Ÿ Cultural and annual sports day Our smart classrooms are equipped with
Ÿ Model class presentations interactive white boards/flat panels with the
Ÿ Music, dance and drama latest relevant software and audio/visual content
Ÿ Hobby classes for effective learning.

Fostering Literary Passion
Recognising the importance of early reading for
the development of language, vocabulary and
creativity, in 2023, we introduced the CMS
FREADOM Reading App which has vastly
increased primary students’ interest in reading
stories.

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