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WHO INTRODUCED EXAMINATION

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STORY:  Henry Fischel was the first person who invented the "EXAMS". Please forward to all students.. He has spoilt the fun of our life. OTHER VERSIONS This is Henry Mishel - the first American person who invented the "EXAMS". HOAX OR FACT: Possibly Hoax. ANALYSIS: These picture messages shared online in various versions and languages claim to show an American person called Henry Fischel (or Henry Mishel) who supposedly is the first person to invent Exams. The claims are possibly hoax. CONCEPT OF EXAMS The first country to implement a nationwide standardized test was ancient China. Called as the imperial examination, established by the Sui Dynasty in 605 AD, it was meant to select able candidates for specific governmental positions. This system was abolished by the Qing Dynasty 1300 years later in 1905, but England adopted this examination system in 1806 for Her Majesty's Civil Service, and was later applied to education, which further ...

EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGY IN MATHEMATICS

1. An ethic of care                                              Caring classroom communities that are focused on mathematical goals help develop students’ mathematical identities and proficiencies .                                                                   Research findings                                    Teachers who truly care about their students work hard at developing trusting classroom communities. Equally importantly, they ensure that their classrooms have a strong mathematical focus and that they have high yet realistic expectations about what their students can achieve. In such a climate...

KOTHARI COMMISION

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Main Recommendations of "Education Commission" (Kothari Commission) (1964-1966)    The present article will let you know about the  Indian Education Commission  (which is also popularly known as " Kothari Commission "). The Commission was set up by the Government of India on 14 July 1964  under the chairmanship of   Daulat Singh Kothari ,   then chairman of the   University Grants Commission .  The Commission's aimed at examining all aspects of the educational sector across the country. Among other objectives behind setting up of this Commission also included evolution of a general pattern of education.  The commission, under the chairmanship of D. S. Kothari,   was the sixth commission in India post independence and the first commission with comprehensive terms of reference on education.   The Commission had submitted its   Report   on 29 June 1966; its   recommendations   were accommod...

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

HR Interview Question and Answers  105997 HR Interview Questions with Answers 1. Tell me about yourself Answer: It is the most often asked question in interviews and also the most tricky question. Start by telling why you are well qualified for the position. Remember, always match your educational & experience qualification to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you should give information what the interviewer is looking for. Be careful that it should not seem rehearsed. - See more at:  2. Assuming that you are selected, what will be your strategy for next 60 days? If I am selected for this position, I’ll use my initial 60 days in understanding my role carefully in terms of the contribution to the business and increasing the overall profitability. I’ll sit with my line manager and other juniors to understand what has already been done and what its impact has been. From there on, I’ll formulate my strategy to growth in close conjunction with m...