March 28, 2014 - Educate Sansar

Grading System to be Introduced Soon in SLC Examination

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Mar 282014

SLC Examination, also known as School Leaving Certificate Examination is considered as one of the fate deciding examinations of the students of Nepal. The level of this examination is similar to level of examination like Matriculation. SLC Examination is even known as the iron-gate of the students but in the present time, there are many debates which have risen against this saying.

This examination is appeared by the students for the completion of their secondary level schooling. It means that the students appear in the examination for the completion of Grade 10.

There have been many modifications made in the system of SLC Examination ever since its establishment. Recently, the Government of Nepal has decided to give out the results of SLC Examination with the help of grading system. For this, Office of the Controller of Examinations has already started homework.

According to the current structure, the students are rated on the basis of ‘Passed’ or ‘Failed’. The Office of the Controller of Examinations has realized that this system is not a proper way of rating the students because some students even get failed just by lack of 1 or 2 marks.

The Controller of Examinations, Vishnu Bahadur Dware said, “In order to study about the implementation of the grading system, we have selected two experts. They have been instructed to study about the problems to be faced while implementing grading system, the positive effects of grading system and the overall consequences.” He also added, “It can’t be exactly said whether this system will be implemented from this year or not. But since the Office of the Controller of Examinations has already started homework, this system will come into existence as soon as possible.”

Dware even stated that the decision of implementation of grading system was taken after getting many complaints about the present non-practical system.

The committee which was formed 9 years ago had suggested to remove the traditional system and bring the grading system in practice. That committee had also advised to bring the system of providing certificate of the subjects in which the student has passed. It had also suggested, “For the subjects in which the student has failed, the provision of allowing him/her to appear a separate exam and provide him/her an opportunity to be passed.” “When a student scores 80 marks in English and passes in it but fails in Nepali by scoring 30 and his overall rating becomes ‘Failed’, then a student gets very badly frustrated. This brings out negative thoughts in the students. Hence, the traditional system should be changed.” says the coordinator of that committee, Kedar Bhakta Mathema.

After the introduction of grading system, the present system of rating student as ‘Passed’ or ‘Failed’ will be stopped. The grading system will categorize the student’s result in A+, A, B, C, D and E according to his/her performance. In Nepal, grading system has already been implemented by other Universities except Tribhuvan University. However, Tribhuvan University will be publishing the result of Masters level in grading system since it has started Semester system in Masters level.

The grading system and the percentage will be as follows:
>> 90% and above –>> A+ (Distinction) grade
>> 80-89% –>> A (Excellent) grade
>> 60 to 79% –>> B (Very good) grade
>> 40 to 59% –>> C (Good) grade
>> 25 to 39% –>> D (Weak) grades.
>> below 25% –>> E (Very weak) grade.

Six tips for developing successful strategic partnerships

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Mar 282014

Knowing how to join forces with another business is a key factor in making any growing company successful.

A strategic partner can provide you with capital, or let you leverage their brand to give you more exposure. They could help you win business by offering services that you can’t, while you build out those competencies on your own team. When it works well, a strategic partnership can be just what you need to speed up the growth of your business.

The partnership between Hudson’s Bay Co.and tech firm True Fit is a good example of a partnership with mutual benefits. HBC partnered with True Fit to add the U.S. company’s fit personalization software to thebay.com. This gave HBC the cachet of being the first Canadian retailer to use this innovative technology. It also allows them to deliver a better experience to their online customers. In return, True Fit got the brand benefits of partnering with an iconic retail leader, and access to the Canadian market.

In the tech world, partnerships are often about getting to market fast, accessing talent and resources as an alternative to an aggressive hiring process. Here are a few valuable lessons in developing strategic partnerships:

1. Finding the right strategic partner is exactly the same as finding your co-founder or key hires. You’ll be working closely together, so it’s important to have a good connection. Don’t be afraid to trust your gut. If your instincts tell you that something isn’t right, even when everything looks good, it’s smart to be cautious.

2. Establish clear objectives. Making sure all parties are on the same page greatly improves your chances of a good outcome. It also gives you benchmarks for measuring a project’s success. Understand what you want to get out of a partnership, and have a rock-solid grasp of your partner’s goals. This will make sure that everyone is aligned and has the same or complementary visions.

3. Be honest about your own weaknesses and gaps. Trying to do too much at once is something we all experience, and it can be hard to let go. This is especially true when you’re passionate about your idea or product. But seeking partners who are experts in a particular area will free you up to focus on your core competencies. You’ll be able to focus on the critical activities that keep your business functioning.

4. Understand what makes your business unique. Having a clear grasp of your own intellectual property and the value you bring to a partnership will help you negotiate the terms of any agreement. It also helps to determine when you should work with a partner or do the work in house.

5. Do your research. You need to be confident that a partner can deliver what they’re promising before you enter into any kind of relationship. Ask your network for recommendations and look for businesses with an established track record. Always ask to see evidence of results.

6. Keep communicating. Once you’ve found a great partner, established a good relationship and figured out your objectives, don’t forget to keep communicating. Maintain contact with frequent check-ins to talk through any problems. This will keep confidence levels high on both sides, and means you can deal with any unexpected issues or changes swiftly.

Chris Eben is an investor, entrepreneur and startup community evangelist. He’s a partner at Toronto-based digital studio The Working Group, a Startup Weekend organizer and facilitator, and father to two little girls. You can find him on Twitter @ceben.

– By Chris Eben