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How one can compare with 'O' and 'A' Levels ?
« on: April 21, 2008, 09:42:37 PM »
How one can compare with 'O' and 'A' Levels ?

'O' and 'A' Levels
   
SSC / Intermediate
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'O' and 'A' level equalize with Secondary school and Intermediate level respectively of the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education
   
Secondary School and Intermediate levels of the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education equalize with 'O' and 'A' level of Cambridge University of Britain.

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Course contents and curricula well defined encompassing new concepts and ideas more concerning to day to day practical life. Hence more revolutionary.
   
Course contents not fully encompassing new concepts and theories. Hence less revolutionary.

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There is no specific or prescribed book for coverage the contents unlimited reading material might required.
   
To cover the course contents, textbooks are prescribed and limited.

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Testing/Examination evolves objective type system to assess students learning achievement based on more knowledge, comprehension and application. Questions are asked accordingly and the students are required to give specific and concise answers.
   
Examination System is based on more subjective type questions. There is repetition of question asked in the examinations previously held.