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Happy

New Year!

New Year Resolutions

Now that we’re in the last month of capacity to do to help its kid. This in the year, and a new year is upon us, itself may be the difference between a many of have resolved to exercise kid dropping out or staying in school. more, lose a few kilos, live a You are changing lives when you do “greener” life style…or all of the this.above. As an educator we can make

I will celebrate.some New Year resolutions which will help teachers and students. Look for and celebrate one amazing

thing per day that a kid has done and There are specific things you can

make sure their peers know about it resolve to do starting now that will

and can celebrate with them.begin to make a huge difference in a very negative one sided relationship. changing the education experience of Visit another teacher or schoolSpend time focusing on what kids are kids in school. These are definitely not capable of doing, it will surprise and Perhaps you know an innovative teacher end-all solutions, but will be a significant inspire you as you inspire them. down the hall, across town, or even in step forward at a practical, grass-roots

another town. Spend an hour, an I will create positive memorable level. We’ve all heard stories of successful afternoon, or a day, watching the teacher experiences. adults who faced what appeared to be in action, and sharing ideas. It will

insurmountable childhood, family and Do two significant things that will directly energize you to see and recalibrate your education disadvantages, who attribute support or facilitate student-led projects perspective about what is possible.their success to the one or two teachers to solve real-life problems that help kids who cared about them, believed in them, Cheers to an amazing inspiring year as a learn how to learn, work in teams, and pushed them to not give up. A million progressive education leader!critical, and give back. Give them kids could be impacted for life, if just 1/3 something they will remember for the Happy New Year!(100,000) of educators made these New rest of their lives-a project that they will Year resolutions. learn valuable life skills along with

academics.I will inspire.

I will not accept failure. Talk to one child per day about their dreams and tell them that you believe in Pick 10 of the most struggling kids you their ability to succeed and reach their know and get to know them and their dreams. Discipline should not be the only families by visiting them at their homes. time a child gets one on one attention and Identify one thing each family has the

T h e m o n t h l y n e w s l e t t e r

Issue 79 | December 2011 | www.ei-india.com

SCOPE

Never did any idea change the fabric of human society as has indefinite. been done by the advances of science. Scientific truth is in the

Science: Its Contribution to Literaturenature of things, man-made or natural, that they produce negative aspects with positive ones; and that they interact to Science is a consistent philosophy of life. Born of necessity and bring about unexpected and inevitable results. The nature of brought up by social aspirations, science has re-shaped human scientific truths has been moulded, sometimes brilliantly. destiny by its ability to penetrate into all areas of human

experience. With the advent of science, truth became the very The march of events connected with human history brings

essence of literature. The beginning of objective thinking had before us the various phases of development of science, its

been stressed by Shakespeare in his tragedy, Hamlet. When constructive use as well as its devastating misuse by power-

Hamlet, after the visit of his father’s ghost, begins to tell seekers of all time. Society has been keeping pace with the

Horatio about villainy in Denmark, Horatio checks him by latest developments.

saying: “There needs no ghost, my lord, come from the grave, Albert Einstein has defined the purpose and meaning of science to tell us this”.in these words: “Science as something existing and complete is

John Keats sharply reacted to the discoveries of Newton, called the most objective thing known to man. But science in the

him a cool-minded philosopher. He felt that science is a making, science as an end to be pursued, is as subjective and

destroyer of colour and beauty. Yet it was him only who said, psychologically conditioned as any other branch of human

“Life is like a multi-coloured dome of glass”. endeavour – so much so, that the question – ‘what is the purpose and meaning of science’ receives quite different With industrialization came material prosperity as well as answers at different times and from different sorts of people.” economic disparity. Literature adopted a new art form, the

novel that could handle the subtleties and complexities of this It is in terms of the following ideas that the impact of science on

new human situation. The novel draws substantively on society is unmistakably felt:

science but it is to be remembered that an authentic literary • Science applies a particular method for various creation draws as much on the truth of science as on self-

investigations. experience.

• It has brought about a new attitude to the universe. Literature has therefore become much more meaningful, relevant and satisfying than what it was before its contact with

• It has become an institution within society.the spirit of scientific inquiry.

• It is a major factor in its large scale production and maintenance.

Scientific Temper

Scientific temper represents a spirit of query involving the process of logical reasoning. It tries to find out the cause and the rational justification of an event objectively and is free from all prejudices and make-believe. Thus a man with scientific attitude would not like to take for granted and believe in irrational beliefs and superstitions. It is the scientific knowledge alone which provides a body of verified and tested truth and always tries to eliminate what is vague, ambiguous and

Science & Society

Celebrating the ‘Joy of Giving Week’, Saupin’s Community the canines who are given shelter there. The children Service Organisation (SCSO) of Saupin’s School did their bit interacted with the staff of the PFA and enquired how they and spread joy once again, only this time it was for the could help to heighten care and understanding towards strays. speechless ones, the dogs. The young animal lovers of the SCSO will further collaborate with the PFA and sponsor their school and the members of SCSO visited the People For cause in different ways.Animals (PFA) in Sector 11 and donated goods like dog food,

Vibhor Aggarwal, ASSET Ambassador Captain, Saupin’s medicines and other accessories for dogs worth Rs 5000/- to

School, Chandigarhthe organization which would help a great deal to take care of

Joy of Giving Week Celebrations in Schools

‘There is no joy in having or in getting, but only in giving’

In this world of I, Me, Myself…the joy of giving means a lot, especially to sensitize and develop a sense of empathy in the children and to empower them to be citizens of a caring world.

We at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School strongly believe in inculcating values by hands on experience and not merely by preaching. The ‘Joy of giving week’ has been a good platform for us to be focused in our endeavor.

To give back to the society in a little way, our students visited St. Crispins Home (Nalstop), Trimurti Old Age Home (Karve Nagar), Jagruti Seva Sanstha (Shivaji Nagar), Mother Teresa Home (Pune Station) and Jeevandhara Vidyalaya (Rasta Peth), Pune and fulfilled some of the basic requirements requested by the individual organizations coupled with some entertainment programmes designed for the inmates.

This exercise has brought about stark revelations in the minds of the students and touched their hearts. They have been awakened, enriched and enlightened to see the world in a more humane way.

-Mrs. Kamini Saxena, Principal, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune

Mr. Sanjay Yadav,Vice Principal,Fahaheel Al WataniehIndian Private School (DPS),Ahmadi, Kuwait

Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School (Secondary Section), Pune

The ‘Joy of Giving Week’ concludedwith the joyful activity of ‘Shram Diwas’.

The ‘Joy of Giving Week’ concludedwith the joyful activity of ‘Shram Diwas’.

Never did any idea change the fabric of human society as has indefinite. been done by the advances of science. Scientific truth is in the

Science: Its Contribution to Literaturenature of things, man-made or natural, that they produce negative aspects with positive ones; and that they interact to Science is a consistent philosophy of life. Born of necessity and bring about unexpected and inevitable results. The nature of brought up by social aspirations, science has re-shaped human scientific truths has been moulded, sometimes brilliantly. destiny by its ability to penetrate into all areas of human

experience. With the advent of science, truth became the very The march of events connected with human history brings

essence of literature. The beginning of objective thinking had before us the various phases of development of science, its

been stressed by Shakespeare in his tragedy, Hamlet. When constructive use as well as its devastating misuse by power-

Hamlet, after the visit of his father’s ghost, begins to tell seekers of all time. Society has been keeping pace with the

Horatio about villainy in Denmark, Horatio checks him by latest developments.

saying: “There needs no ghost, my lord, come from the grave, Albert Einstein has defined the purpose and meaning of science to tell us this”.in these words: “Science as something existing and complete is

John Keats sharply reacted to the discoveries of Newton, called the most objective thing known to man. But science in the

him a cool-minded philosopher. He felt that science is a making, science as an end to be pursued, is as subjective and

destroyer of colour and beauty. Yet it was him only who said, psychologically conditioned as any other branch of human

“Life is like a multi-coloured dome of glass”. endeavour – so much so, that the question – ‘what is the purpose and meaning of science’ receives quite different With industrialization came material prosperity as well as answers at different times and from different sorts of people.” economic disparity. Literature adopted a new art form, the

novel that could handle the subtleties and complexities of this It is in terms of the following ideas that the impact of science on

new human situation. The novel draws substantively on society is unmistakably felt:

science but it is to be remembered that an authentic literary • Science applies a particular method for various creation draws as much on the truth of science as on self-

investigations. experience.

• It has brought about a new attitude to the universe. Literature has therefore become much more meaningful, relevant and satisfying than what it was before its contact with

• It has become an institution within society.the spirit of scientific inquiry.

• It is a major factor in its large scale production and maintenance.

Scientific Temper

Scientific temper represents a spirit of query involving the process of logical reasoning. It tries to find out the cause and the rational justification of an event objectively and is free from all prejudices and make-believe. Thus a man with scientific attitude would not like to take for granted and believe in irrational beliefs and superstitions. It is the scientific knowledge alone which provides a body of verified and tested truth and always tries to eliminate what is vague, ambiguous and

Science & Society

Celebrating the ‘Joy of Giving Week’, Saupin’s Community the canines who are given shelter there. The children Service Organisation (SCSO) of Saupin’s School did their bit interacted with the staff of the PFA and enquired how they and spread joy once again, only this time it was for the could help to heighten care and understanding towards strays. speechless ones, the dogs. The young animal lovers of the SCSO will further collaborate with the PFA and sponsor their school and the members of SCSO visited the People For cause in different ways.Animals (PFA) in Sector 11 and donated goods like dog food,

Vibhor Aggarwal, ASSET Ambassador Captain, Saupin’s medicines and other accessories for dogs worth Rs 5000/- to

School, Chandigarhthe organization which would help a great deal to take care of

Joy of Giving Week Celebrations in Schools

‘There is no joy in having or in getting, but only in giving’

In this world of I, Me, Myself…the joy of giving means a lot, especially to sensitize and develop a sense of empathy in the children and to empower them to be citizens of a caring world.

We at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School strongly believe in inculcating values by hands on experience and not merely by preaching. The ‘Joy of giving week’ has been a good platform for us to be focused in our endeavor.

To give back to the society in a little way, our students visited St. Crispins Home (Nalstop), Trimurti Old Age Home (Karve Nagar), Jagruti Seva Sanstha (Shivaji Nagar), Mother Teresa Home (Pune Station) and Jeevandhara Vidyalaya (Rasta Peth), Pune and fulfilled some of the basic requirements requested by the individual organizations coupled with some entertainment programmes designed for the inmates.

This exercise has brought about stark revelations in the minds of the students and touched their hearts. They have been awakened, enriched and enlightened to see the world in a more humane way.

-Mrs. Kamini Saxena, Principal, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Pune

Mr. Sanjay Yadav,Vice Principal,Fahaheel Al WataniehIndian Private School (DPS),Ahmadi, Kuwait

Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School (Secondary Section), Pune

The ‘Joy of Giving Week’ concludedwith the joyful activity of ‘Shram Diwas’.

The ‘Joy of Giving Week’ concludedwith the joyful activity of ‘Shram Diwas’.

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ASSET

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ASSET

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This children’s day has been very special in some of the schools across the country and abroad. Schools have conducted ‘Stop Mugging, Start Learning’ quiz contest. We got an overwhelming response. The questions and guidelines for the quiz were provided by EI.

If you know the correct answer of the questions Send us a mail at with the correct answer along with your name, your school’s name, city

and contact number. The subjectline of the mail should be “SMSL Quiz Round 3 Answer”. Last date to send the entries is 20th January, 2012.

Answer this question and get a chance to win SMSL goodies from the ASSET Team.

assetscope@ei-india.com

SMSL Quiz Contest: 2011

We are sure you would be as eager to know the answers of last month’s quiz question andthe winner’s Name.

Last month’s answer for the quiz question is D and the winner isJAHNAVI PADAVALA, The Deens Academy, Bangalore.

This month’s question is from Maths subject.Congratulations!

A paper strip spiral was hung from a stand in a closed room as shown below. A candle placed below it was lighted. As the candle started burning, the paper moved because of the movement of air. This movement occurs due to

A. radiation.B. convection.C. conduction.D. evaporation.

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

COLUMN: Round 3

Teacher’s Bite

What are your views regarding the ‘Importance of Teacher Training and Development’ in educating Students?

What has most influenced you to become an educator, and how did they influence you?

What is your view regarding the ASSET Test?

What is your approach to classroom management and student discipline?

To cater to the needs of students of today and to update the teaching methods and teaching tools that has emerged recently, thanks to the technology development, every teacher has to undergo Training and Development program at regular intervals of time. And updating their knowledge in their areas of subjects is mandatory. New techniques like virtual class room; virtual lab; understanding concepts through animations; To be very frank and honest, I happened to be a through activities, through project work etc. gain much teacher. But now I really feel proud and privileged to be an momentum these days. Teachers of today are to be equipped educator. I do understand the responsibility I hold and work with these developments.with great enthusiasm and sincere heart to educate the future

generation.

Many concerns emerge from the diagnostic test. As it is one of the prime requirements of an institution to

evaluate the students’ standards, students are encouraged to I believe, if children are allowed to enjoy their take up such tests to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. I freedom, knowing their limitations, there is no requirement to find ASSET is different.the question of classroom management. In the name of

restrictions, we prune down the talent, creativity of our As stated by the famous personality Shive Kera students. After all, Newton was let free in the garden. He

“Winners don’t do different things; they do things differently”happened to observe an apple falling and this event gave the world, the great theory of earth’s gravity. Let us open the doors ASSET has got its own unique feature, different from any other of knowledge and let students discover, invent and rejuvenate. diagnostics test. The way, the questions are set is really None can teach discipline. It should come along with oneself. appreciable. The follow up activities are awesome. In addition Let us teaching community be good role models to the to this, teacher-sheets which help to uproot the misconception students and then automatically students will reflect those that happened or may happen in classroom is an excellent qualities in their lives too. support. “ASSET is really an asset to our students.”

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Mrs. Surya Kumari, Principal,Sri Shenbaga VinayagarMat. High. Sec. School,Sivakasi

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‘I am Kalam’ is a Hindi movie that revolves around a poor Rajasthani boy, Chhotu. The film is directed by Nila Madhab Panda.

Chhotu is inspired by the life of the former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The film revolves around his desire to learn to read. The character of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh Mayar, a Delhi slum boy.

Born into poverty, Chhotu is forced to find work at a roadside food stall in rural Rajasthan, where his quick learning ability impresses Bhati, the owner of the food stall. Near the food stall is a heritage hotel. Chhotu develops a friendship with the lonely prince of the royal family who still live in a part of the palace. The prince however is forbidden by his father from mixing with common people.

One day Chhotu watches President Dr. A.P.J. Kalam and is inspired by his personality. Chhotu changes his name to Kalam. He studies in his spare time and writes a speech for the prince for a contest in the school. The speech wins the first prize for the prince, but soon after the palace guard searches Kalam’s room and finds prince’s clothes. Kalam is labelled as a thief and the rest of the story deals with how his actions lead to his destiny.

The film was premiered at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in May 2011 and has bagged various awards and honours. Times of India writes “its inspirational, intelligent, topical and entertaining too. Here importantly, it brims over with heart and soul leaving no one untouched with its simple message of providing an equal opportunity”.

Video Review: I am Kalam Jitu Mishra, Educational Specialist, EI

This children’s day has been very special in some of the schools across the country and abroad. Schools have conducted ‘Stop Mugging, Start Learning’ quiz contest. We got an overwhelming response. The questions and guidelines for the quiz were provided by EI.

If you know the correct answer of the questions Send us a mail at with the correct answer along with your name, your school’s name, city

and contact number. The subjectline of the mail should be “SMSL Quiz Round 3 Answer”. Last date to send the entries is 20th January, 2012.

Answer this question and get a chance to win SMSL goodies from the ASSET Team.

assetscope@ei-india.com

SMSL Quiz Contest: 2011

We are sure you would be as eager to know the answers of last month’s quiz question andthe winner’s Name.

Last month’s answer for the quiz question is D and the winner isJAHNAVI PADAVALA, The Deens Academy, Bangalore.

This month’s question is from Maths subject.Congratulations!

A paper strip spiral was hung from a stand in a closed room as shown below. A candle placed below it was lighted. As the candle started burning, the paper moved because of the movement of air. This movement occurs due to

A. radiation.B. convection.C. conduction.D. evaporation.

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

COLUMN: Round 3

Teacher’s Bite

What are your views regarding the ‘Importance of Teacher Training and Development’ in educating Students?

What has most influenced you to become an educator, and how did they influence you?

What is your view regarding the ASSET Test?

What is your approach to classroom management and student discipline?

To cater to the needs of students of today and to update the teaching methods and teaching tools that has emerged recently, thanks to the technology development, every teacher has to undergo Training and Development program at regular intervals of time. And updating their knowledge in their areas of subjects is mandatory. New techniques like virtual class room; virtual lab; understanding concepts through animations; To be very frank and honest, I happened to be a through activities, through project work etc. gain much teacher. But now I really feel proud and privileged to be an momentum these days. Teachers of today are to be equipped educator. I do understand the responsibility I hold and work with these developments.with great enthusiasm and sincere heart to educate the future

generation.

Many concerns emerge from the diagnostic test. As it is one of the prime requirements of an institution to

evaluate the students’ standards, students are encouraged to I believe, if children are allowed to enjoy their take up such tests to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. I freedom, knowing their limitations, there is no requirement to find ASSET is different.the question of classroom management. In the name of

restrictions, we prune down the talent, creativity of our As stated by the famous personality Shive Kera students. After all, Newton was let free in the garden. He

“Winners don’t do different things; they do things differently”happened to observe an apple falling and this event gave the world, the great theory of earth’s gravity. Let us open the doors ASSET has got its own unique feature, different from any other of knowledge and let students discover, invent and rejuvenate. diagnostics test. The way, the questions are set is really None can teach discipline. It should come along with oneself. appreciable. The follow up activities are awesome. In addition Let us teaching community be good role models to the to this, teacher-sheets which help to uproot the misconception students and then automatically students will reflect those that happened or may happen in classroom is an excellent qualities in their lives too. support. “ASSET is really an asset to our students.”

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Mrs. Surya Kumari, Principal,Sri Shenbaga VinayagarMat. High. Sec. School,Sivakasi

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‘I am Kalam’ is a Hindi movie that revolves around a poor Rajasthani boy, Chhotu. The film is directed by Nila Madhab Panda.

Chhotu is inspired by the life of the former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The film revolves around his desire to learn to read. The character of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh Mayar, a Delhi slum boy.

Born into poverty, Chhotu is forced to find work at a roadside food stall in rural Rajasthan, where his quick learning ability impresses Bhati, the owner of the food stall. Near the food stall is a heritage hotel. Chhotu develops a friendship with the lonely prince of the royal family who still live in a part of the palace. The prince however is forbidden by his father from mixing with common people.

One day Chhotu watches President Dr. A.P.J. Kalam and is inspired by his personality. Chhotu changes his name to Kalam. He studies in his spare time and writes a speech for the prince for a contest in the school. The speech wins the first prize for the prince, but soon after the palace guard searches Kalam’s room and finds prince’s clothes. Kalam is labelled as a thief and the rest of the story deals with how his actions lead to his destiny.

The film was premiered at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in May 2011 and has bagged various awards and honours. Times of India writes “its inspirational, intelligent, topical and entertaining too. Here importantly, it brims over with heart and soul leaving no one untouched with its simple message of providing an equal opportunity”.

Video Review: I am Kalam Jitu Mishra, Educational Specialist, EI

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Close to 1500 gifted students appeared for the Above Level Test to secure their place in the Duke Talent Identification Programme (TIP) 2012. These are students who have scored over 95 percentile in Maths, Science or English in the ASSET, which qualifies them for this Above Level Test. They constitute a mere seven percent of the Class 7 ASSET taking population across the country and abroad.

ASSET (Assessment of Scholastic Skills through Educational Testing) is an international benchmarking test conducted by Educational Initiatives (EI), an educational research

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bangalore, organisation, working towards Chennai and Dehradun.improved assessment for effective learning among school

students. The Above Level Test for Duke TIP was also Duke TIP is a special programme offered by Duke University, organised by EI. This test was conducted across eight cities - USA for extremely intelligent and gifted students. The

programme is a three-week residential programme and will be conducted in the summer vacation of 2012. The programme is special because it is conducted by faculty invited from the Duke University.

Duke University has chosen EI as the official partner to conduct the selection process so that 100 students who are the most gifted, can be offered this programme. Last year the programme was conducted at Infosys Campus, Bangalore. Duke University also offers considerable scholarships and fee waivers for needy students. The results for the Above Level Test will be declared in January 2012.

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Conducted on 27th November, 2011Around 1500 participated across 8 cities