Principals expect top-5 score bonanza

Updated on: Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Best-5 factor is again likely to play a key role in the SSC results.

Last year, the Best-5 system helped trigger a surge in the number of SSC students scoring 90% and above in the exams. With the Supreme Court's decision on the policy still pending, school heads predict a similar trend for this as well.

"Last year, students were not sure if the Best-5 policy is applicable. This year, everybody was aware of the process and students laid extra emphasis on five core subjects . They did not worry much about the subject they were weak in. The results should be really good this year," said Fr Francis Swamy, principal of Holy Family School in Andheri (E).

Some principals pointed out that students were being "too casual" towards one particular subject and paying attention to only five subjects.

"In fact, we got complaints from several parents who were worried about their children's attitude towards the board examinations. We had to conduct a separate session for our students and explain to them that they needed to do well in all six subjects," said the principal of a suburban school.

She, though, was quick to add that students were really happy with the policy.

Last year, students who did well in sports got 25 extra marks. In some cases, students were given less marks for their sports participation. For, the sports marks—along with that of the Best-5 subjects—took their scores to above 100%.

"Earlier, extra marks for sports were given to those students who were fairing poorly in some subject so that these marks can help them pass. That's how it should be used," said Rekha Shahani, principal of Kamla High School, Khar.
Students are anxiously waiting for the results, following which they will immediately start applying to colleges they are interested in.

"It is so important to score well now that I kept studying with the aim of getting at least 90. If the Best-5 policy can help us with this, then why not?" said 15-year-old Malavika Shetty of Fatima High School in Chembur.

Times of India

Principals expect top-5 score bonanza

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