CBSE Rubrics for Making Questions
1. Cognitive Level Distribution (Bloom's Taxonomy)
Cognitive Level | Skill Tested | Suggested % | Question Types
----------------------|--------------------------|-------------|-----------------------------
Remembering | Recall facts | 10-15% | Define, List, Identify
Understanding | Explain concepts | 20-30% | Explain, Describe, Summarize
Applying | Use concepts | 25-30% | Solve, Use formula, Apply logic
Analyzing | Compare/contrast ideas | 10-15% | Categorize, Distinguish, Analyze
Evaluating | Justify judgments | 5-10% | Support with reasons, Critique
Creating | Build new ideas/products | 5-10% | Compose, Design, Invent
2. Types of Questions & Weightage
Type of Question | Marks | Description
--------------------------|-------|---------------------------------------------
Objective Type |1 | MCQ / Fill in the blanks / True-False
Very Short Answer (VSA) | 1 | One-line factual answer
Short Answer I (SA-I) |2 | Brief explanation or computation
Short Answer II (SA-II) | 3 | Requires 3 distinct points or steps
Long Answer (LA) | 5/6 | Detailed answer with explanation
Case/Source Based | 4-5 | Based on real-world scenario
Competency Based | All | Real-life problem-solving based
3. Marking Scheme Rubric for a 5-Mark Question
Criteria | Marks
--------------------------------|------
Content accuracy |2
Organization & structure |1
Subject vocabulary/keywords |1
Critical thinking / conclusion | 1
Total |5
CBSE Rubrics for Making Questions
4. Question Quality Checklist
- Aligned with NCERT learning outcomes
- Follows Bloom's taxonomy levels
- Uses clear, age-appropriate language
- Marks distribution is balanced
- Contains case-based / HOTS / application-based questions
- Blueprint followed for chapter-wise weightage