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CBSE CT&AI teacher resources
Everything for the CT&AI periods and the 40 project hours in Classes 6–8: project ideas mapped to the handbook chapters, a printable rubric, an observation-journal template, and a 35-minute lesson card on every chapter page.
CT&AI project rubric
Score each criterion from 1 to 4 (maximum 24). Works for any Class 6–8 project.
| Criterion | Beginning (1) | Developing (2) | Proficient (3) | Excellent (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem scoping | Problem unclear | Problem stated but who/why missing | Clear 4Ws canvas | Clear 4Ws with evidence from real users |
| Data | Little or unlabelled data | Enough data but unbalanced | Balanced, labelled data | Balanced, varied data with consent recorded |
| Computational thinking | Steps missing or out of order | Steps listed with gaps | Clear, ordered steps | Clear steps, tested and improved |
| Testing and evaluation | Not tested | Tested on training data only | Tested on new data with a score | Tested per group, weaknesses fixed |
| Ethics and reflection | No reflection | Mentions one risk | Explains risks and limits | Proposes concrete responsible-use rules |
| Presentation and teamwork | Unclear, one person did most work | Understandable, uneven roles | Clear, shared roles | Engaging, every member explains a part |
Observation journal template
CBSE asks teachers to keep an observation journal for CT&AI. Print one per group and tick what you see during the period.
| What to look for | Student 1 | Student 2 | Student 3 | Student 4 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaks a problem into smaller parts without being told (decomposition) | |||||
| Spots and explains a pattern or rule (pattern recognition) | |||||
| Focuses on the details that matter (abstraction) | |||||
| Writes or follows ordered steps and checks them (algorithmic thinking) | |||||
| Explains reasoning aloud to peers | |||||
| Responds to mistakes by testing and improving | |||||
| Raises fairness, privacy or safety questions about AI |
Date: ________ · Class/section: ________ · Chapter: ________________
Lesson cards for every chapter
Each chapter page has a 35-minute plan with a warm-up, discussion prompts and observation points, plus a teach mode for projectors and a printable worksheet. Start with Class 6, Class 7 or Class 8.