PRIVATE SECONDARY EDUCATION AUTHORITY MONITORING OF NORMS AND STANDARDS IN A FACILITY RECKONED AS: AGRICULTURAL GARDEN UP TO GRADE 9 Year 2019

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1 PRIVATE SECONDARY EDUCATION AUTHORITY MONITORING OF NORMS AND STANDARDS IN A FACILITY RECKONED AS: AGRICULTURAL GARDEN UP TO GRADE 9 Year 2019 Subject Appellation and Level: AGRICULTURE Up to Grade 9 optional - NCF Name of School : Subject : Date of Verification : Number of sections and students using this facility: Grade No. of Sections No. of Students Ext. Str. Gd. 7 Ext. Str. Gd Educator in Charge: Qualifications: IMPORTANT NOTES: The facility will be authorized to operate only if the following conditions are met: The plot of land provided for the Garden satisfies the minimum area required. A minimum score of 75 % is obtained in each of the four Sections A to D. Record of use for the Garden is kept as required. Minimum requirements for a class of 20 students are specified. However, in case of need provision should be made to accommodate up to 4 additional students. 1

2 (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES weightage 30% Item Description Requirements Marks Per Unit Marks Itemwise Existing Score (for PSEA use only) 1. Plot of Land Plot should be preferably within school compound or readily accessible An area of 75 m 2 is required NOTES: i) For existing Gardens the previously approved Land Area shall be accepted and rated pro-rata. CONDITIONS OF LAND: Topography Shape Neither water retaining nor waterdraining Ideally square or rectangular 300 (Marks on conditi -ons prorata on area) ii) For new Gardens the required area of 75 m 2 should be provided. Soil Quality Fencing De-rocking performed Height 1.5m Good Condition Cleanliness Free from garbage/ dry leaves/ unwanted materials Organisation Distinct vege- -table beds Well labelled Access Pathways Guiding signs Decoration Flowers, Decorative plants, etc. Watering Water Tank (with cover) Water sprayer Watering cans 1 2

3 2. Garden Store Store may be in the Garden but area is not reckoned as part of the Garden A min. floor area of 10 m 2 is required CONDITIONS: 150 Structure Access Well-built Accessible entrance door 1 1 (Marks on conditi -ons prorata on area) Lighting Natural/asstd 1 Ventilation Natural 1 Organisation Locker for chemicals Racks for tools First-Aid Kit Wellfurnished 1 Cleanliness Wellmaintained Section A

4 (B) RECORDS & REFERENCE MATERIALS - 3. Practicals Number of Sessions In the Garden 20 practical sessions per class in the academic year spread over all three school terms. (Records to be kept class-wise and signed by teachers) Average for all sections reckoned: GRADE Class/Group A B C D E 4. Audio Visual Lessons (Records to be kept class-wise.) Ext. Str. Gd.7 Gd NOTE: Reckoned pro-rata for the current academic year - max. 20 per class or group on 8.5 months. GRADE Class/Group A B C D E 5. Time-Table of practicals 10 lessons per class over a period of 12 months (Video lessons, Computer Assisted Learning) Ext. Str. Gd.7 Gd Average for all sections reckoned: NOTE: Reckoned pro-rata for the current academic year - max. 10 per class or group on 8.5 months. Kept in Practical Record Book (bearing school seal and dated) 6. Stock-Book Up to date, signed, with school seal. (New acquisitions highlighted) 7. Reference Documentation Relevant books/booklets/leaflets published in the field of agriculture Sect. B

5 (C) CROPS weightage Item Description Requirements Marks per Unit Varieties of crop Group A : Legumes Groundnuts Beans Peas 150 marks per crop Max. Marks 150 marks per group Existing Score (For PSEA use only) Group B : Creepers Cucumber Pumpkin Squash (patisson) Group C : Root Crop Carrot, Beetroot, Radish Group D : Leafy Crop Lettuce, Cabbage, Coriander, Mustard (Brede Chinois) Group E : Fruit Crop Tomato, Brinjal, Ladies Finger, Chillies Group F : Others Onion, Garlic, Potato, Cauliflower Any four crops from any four groups of crops A to F at any time. (i.e. 1 crop per group from any 4 groups) Section C 600 5

6 (D) EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES weightage 30 % Item Description Quantity required Marks per unit Marks item-wise 1. Forks Rakes Trowels Spade Wheelbarrow Hand-forks Grafting Knife Secateur Watering Can Hose - min. 10 m long 10m Hoes Rain Gauge Weather Cock Thermometer o C Butterfly Net Sprayer (manual or other) Sieves (different sizes) Scale Balance Crow Bar Insect Mounting Board Bush Knife/Panga Pick Axe Hammer Shears (Cisaille) Pliers File Scrapper (grate) Ficelle (gardens string) 1 spool Rattan/Plastic Basket Existing Score (For PSEA use) CHEMICALS Marks per 100g/per kg 30. Pesticides - CAUTION: To be used under strict teacher supervision. To be stored under lock and key in the Garden Store. i Insecticides 200g ii Anticides 200g iii Snail bait 200g iv Fungicide 200g v Herbicide 200g Fertilisers i Chemicals 2kg ii Compost/Natural Manure 1 ton Sub- Section D (excluding conditions) 6

7 CRITERIA FOR MARKING CONDITIONS & QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES CRITERIA MAX. MARKS RATING ON A SCALE 1 TO 10 SCORE (as per rating given) 1. Conditions and quality of equipment and consumables Maintenance and quality of crops 150 TOTAL 300 MARK SCHEME AND SCORE SECTION WEIGHTAGE TOTAL MARKS MARKS SCORED A. Physical 30% Facilities B. Records & 30% Reference Materials C. Crops 600 D. Equipment and Consumables 30% (conditions) = % SCORE SECTION- WISE OVERALL 100%

8 REMARKS AND SHORTCOMINGS (With particular reference to conditions at page 1 and score obtained) Signature of PSEA Supervisor / Senior Supervisor (s) Signature of Manager Date: Date: NAB/VSR/ND - 28 August 2018 Norms and Standards developed by the Supervision Section 8