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Dear Parent/Guardian, Learner, Staff and Community Members,

1. Early Years (Play Group - Adv. Mont)

2. Primary Years (Grades 1-5)

3. Middle Years (Grades 6-8)

4. Upper Middle Years (IGCSE I, IGCSE II, IGCSE III, IB-MYP, SSC)

5. College Years (AS Level, A level, IB-DP)

Life and Learning is all about three C’s ‘choices we make, ‘chances we take and ‘change we create’. COVID-

19 is a global pandemic, these are extraordinary times in the history of mankind and our lives, and they

demand extraordinary measures and thus prudent academic decisions. You may have many questions,

queries or curiosity as learners, parents, caregivers or guardians, we are sure the following guidelines are

comprehensive and shall give you a clear roadmap and trajectory.

First Phase Of Online Learning at TME: Our seasoned and responsible academic experts, subject specialist

leads, academic planners and practitioners after having discussed and brainstormed every possible

alternative successfully started a unique and pioneering digital LMS MATRIX based classroom and smoothly

executed it for two weeks. Week 1: Monday 16th March 2020 to Friday 20th March 2020 & Week 2: Monday

23rd March 2020 to Friday 27th March 2020

How did TME Prepare Teachers and Staff for Distant Learning: Online classes and training sessions were

conducted for all teachers and academic administration nationwide to prepare them for online support, and

virtual teaching and learning. Our staff has been working hard for weeks to develop continuity of

remote/distance learning plans that address the academic and non-academic needs of our students. Rolling

out a remote learning plan in a system as large as TME took careful and dedicated coordination,

collaboration, training and practice.

How were Learners and Parents Engaged for Remote Learning: Student login details were shared for learners

nationwide and parents were taken on board through a series of instructional messages and circulars posted

through Notices Module of MATRIX. Our staff offered round the clock facilitation to get both learners and

parents comfortable with online learning offering academic guidelines and technical assistance.

Continuity of Online-Learning in TME: After having successfully overcoming the basic initial phase we are

now entering the second cycle of our online learning that shall continue for the next three weeks starting

Monday, 30th March till Friday, 17th April 2020.

Face-to-face teaching and learning losses shall be balanced with an early June 2020 commencement of our

schools. We will keep you updated as we cope with the extraordinary challenges posed by the Pandemic.

Virus or Virtual; We are Ready!

Humaira Aslam

General Manager, Department of Qualifications, Curriculum & Assessments DQCA

[email protected]

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COVID-19 Parents/Students/Teachers Support Helpline Numbers

1. Ms. Uzma Hayat +92 303 0501691 (For nationwide Early Years to Grade 8 parental queries)

2. Mr. Abid Yunas +92 331 5060561 (For nationwide general administrative queries)

3. Ms. Asma Saleem +92 3071946767 (For primary years and middle years exams, International

Kangaroo exams, Edexcel iPrimary & Cambridge Checkpoint exam queries)

4. Ms. Mona Kanwal +92 344 50012651 (For YCT/HSK International Chinese Examinations & Goethe

International German Language Examinations queries)

5. Mr. Nabeel Awan +92 321 5170885 (For nationwide digital LMS, username, password, downloads

and online-support queries)

Early Years to Grade 3 - Academic Action & Online Study Plan

Instructions for Learners: All learners are expected to continue studying at home till the school reopens.

Connecting Classrooms Module has your assignments uploaded for Week 3 already (Monday 3rd March

2020 to Friday, 3rd April 2020). More assignments will be uploaded for the next two weeks as well. Do seek

adult facilitation where required. Using your Login and password you can get access to Connecting

Classrooms dashboard where you can find simple revision assignments for all subjects. By Clicking upon

“View Detail” you will find detailed instructions from your teachers along with files uploaded. You can submit

your work after completion by using the option “Submit Assignment”. If you wish to leave a message for

your teacher or ask a question, you can use the “Discussion Box”. Your teacher will get back to you once

she has checked your submitted task.

Instructions for Parents: You are kindly requested to facilitate your child with this new experience of on-line

learning. Please prepare study space and a study schedule for your child as per your convenience, minimize

distractions, and create a healthy study environment at home. If the child is facing any difficulty doing any

assignment feel free to contact the school administration and if required have a direct communication with

the teacher using the “Discussion Box” on Connecting Classrooms or Feedback Module of MATRIX. If this

doesn’t help you may please directly communicate over the phone.

Instructions for Teachers: Thank you for putting up a great effort indeed, we would expect you to continue

offering support to your students by communicating clear instructions on each task. It is heartening to see

your engagement level with your learners, please motivate all your learners to participate actively using

Connecting Classrooms. Do leave short messages to motivate the learners who are still reluctant or not

readily accepting this new and unfamiliar way of teaching and learning. Many of you are writing very

detailed instructions and leaving encouraging comments in the “Discussion Box”, keep doing the same for

the next three weeks of online teaching. It has been observed that our learners are gradually gaining

confidence by your encouragement and the number of assignments being submitted is also increasing.

Instructions for School Academic Leadership: You are doing a fine job in helping and reaching out to your

parental community. Kindly ensure more and more of our parents feel comfortable with this digital platform

of teaching and learning. As academic administration you are also required to oversee the efficient running

of the process, smooth functionality and collaboration with your teachers for on-line learning. You must

hold on-line academic staff meetings and supervise the engagement of your teachers for on-line teaching

and learning.

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Academic Action Plan:

School Reopening: School face-to-face classes shall commence from Monday 1st June 2020 for

ICT/KPK/Punjab/AJK and SINDH.

Learner Engagement after Reopening: When learners join back, they shall be engaged in recap, revision,

reinforcement and practice of the taught and the left-over concepts.

Progression and Promotion Criteria: From Early Years till Grade 3 all learners shall be promoted to the Next

Grade, based on our Continuous Assessment System and Internal Progression Profiling based on academic

year 2019-2020.

Grade 4 & Grade 5 - Academic Action & Online Study Plan


Connecting Classrooms Module has your assignments uploaded for Week 3 already (Monday 30th March

2020 to Friday 3rd April 2020). More assignments will be uploaded for the next two weeks as well. Do seek














offering support to your students by communicating clear instructions on each task. It is heartening to see









of teaching and learning. As academic administration you are also required to oversee the smooth running



and learning.

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ICT/KPK/PUNJAB/AJK and SINDH.

Learner Engagement after Reopening: We have had First-Term Result as well as Continuous Assessments till

12th March 2020 for each learner based on academic year 2019-2020. When learners join back, they shall

be engaged in recap, reinforcement and revision for 2 weeks after which exams for 4 core subjects [English,

Math, Urdu and Science] shall be taken.

Progression and Promotion Criteria: Aggregate of marks of first term+ continuous assessments+ core

subject exams, shall be calculated for the final term result and promotion to next class.

Grade 6 to Grade 8 - Academic Action & Online Study Plan


Connecting Classrooms Module has your assignments uploaded for Week 3 already (Monday 30th March

2020 to Friday 3rd April 2020). More assignments will be uploaded for the next two weeks as well. Do seek














offering support to your learners by communicating clear instructions on each task. It is heartening to see









of teaching and learning. As academic administration you are also required to oversee the efficient running



and learning.

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ICT/KPK/PUNJAB/AJK and SINDH.

Learner Engagement after Reopening: When learners join back, they shall have 2 weeks of revision,

reinforcement and recap after which exams of 4 core subjects [English, Math, Urdu and Science] shall be

taken.

Progression and Promotion Criteria: We have First Term Result as well as Sessional Exam Result of Feb/March

2020 for All Schools Nationwide. For SINDH based schools we have First Term Exam Result and continuous

Assessments till Feb 2020 for each learner based on academic year 2019-2020.

Aggregate of marks of First term+ Feb-March sessional+ Core Subject Exams, shall be calculated for the

final term result and promotion to next class. For Sindh school it will be an aggregate of First Term + Core

Subject Exam.

International Exams and Qualifications Action Plan (Primary & Middle Years)

Pearson Edexcel (iPrimary) Achievement Tests May/June 2020: Learners will not appear in Edexcel (iPrimary)

external exams in May-June 2020. The registered candidate entries have been withdrawn for this year and

Pearson will provide a refund/credit. Exam and Resource Officers EROs shall fully support and facilitate in

corresponding with Pearson United Kingdom, seeking refund/credits as per their new policy.

Cambridge Checkpoints May Series 2020: Learners will not appear in Cambridge Checkpoint May 2020 Exam

series as this series has been cancelled internationally. The registered candidate entries have been

withdrawn for this year and Cambridge will provide a refund/credit. Exam and Resource Officers EROs shall

fully support and facilitate in corresponding with British Council, seeking refund/credits as per their new

policy.

International Kangaroo Linguistic Contest (IKLC): Learners have already appeared for IKLC. The contest date

was 14th November 2019 and the result was announced on 10th January 2020.

International Bebras Informatics Contest (IBIC): Learners have already appeared for IBIC. The contest date

was 5th December 2019 and the result was announced on 15th January 2020.

International Kangaroo Science Contest (IKSC): Learners have already appeared for IKSC. The contest date

was 25th September 2019 and the result was announced on 20th October 2019.

International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest (IKMC): IKMC is postponed till further notice. We are in

complete collaboration with KSF Pakistan. They have shown flexibility and shall announce new dates when

schools reopen as per the government directives.

Foreign Languages Inclusive Learning Programme

Chinese Language HSK and YCT Test: On account of Covid-19, the HSK and Youth Chinese Test have been

postponed till further notice. To support continuous learning of the Chinese Language learners, resources

and guidelines for HSK & YCT level preparation shall be shared through LMS/Email/digital platforms.

German Language Goethe Examinations: On account of Covid-19 the Goethe International German language

FIT-1, FIT-2, A-1, A-2 and Olympiad qualifying test has been postponed till further notice. To support

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continuous learning of the German Language learners, resources and guidelines for Goethe FIT-1, FIT-2, A-

1, A-2 and qualifying test for Olympiad shall be shared through LMS/Email/digital platforms.

STEM & Robotics Programmes: All national and international STEM and Robotics events, activities,

competitions and initiatives are postponed till further notice.

International Baccalaureate – Middle Years Programme MYP

Instructions for Learners & Teachers:

1. Learners of MYP-I and MYP-II have been provided with links where all the work sheets, engaging

learning activities, task specific assignments and revision plans have been uploaded.

MYP-I: https://tinyurl.com/rmoht6y

MYP-II: https://tinyurl.com/yx7rkulk

2. Learners of MYP-III, IV and V, have been engaged in online classes and assessments through assess

prep and MS Team. For smooth execution, classes are monitored by DIQ team and Academic

Coordinators. Regular attendance will be taken during each class and to ensure the productivity of

online classes, a regular reflection and reinforcement will be done at the end of every class.

3. The students are engaged through online activities conducted by respective faculty members, using

different modes, assignments, tutorials, formative and summative assessments, sharing of learning

material and project-based tasks.

Instructions for Parents: You are kindly requested to ensure your child is attending the online classes

regularly. Stay in contact with school administration, you will be updated on latest updates from

International Baccalaureate from time to time.

Instructions for School Academic Leadership: You are doing a fine job facilitating and reaching out to your

learners and parental community. As academic administration you are also required to oversee efficient

running of the process, smooth functionality and collaboration with your teachers for on-line learning. You

must hold on-line academic staff meetings and supervise the engagement of your teachers for on-line

teaching and learning.

IBMYP-Progression and Promotion Criteria Updates

MYP eAssessments

The IB will be taking the following actions for the 2020 May MYP eAssessment session:

May 2020 MYP on-screen examinations are cancelled.

e-Portfolio and Personal Projects grades will be issued.

MYP certificate will be awarded, reflecting achievements from a combination of Personal

Project, ePortfolio subjects, and predicted grades for other subjects.

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MYP ePortfolio

MYP Language Acquisition ePortfolio Guidance

The IB understands the challenges caused by remote completion of the MYP Language Acquisition tasks for the M20 ePortoflio. Therefore, schools are permitted to set their candidates tasks remotely and conduct timed assessments.

If these activities are invigilated by a responsible adult, each ePortfolio needs to contain the completed and signed Responsible Adult Invigilation Form as a coversheet when uploaded to the eCoursework portal.

MYP Personal Projects

Personal project can be completed remotely from the school setting.

PHE; Design; Dance; Drama; Media; Music; Visual Art: These subjects require either collaboration

with other students and/or access to specialist equipment. Subjects with a performance element

can be completed remotely with adjustments.

For these subjects the IB is extending the submission deadline to 20 May 2020.

International Baccalaureate – Diploma Programme IBDP


1. Learners DP-I and DP-II have been engaged in online classes and assessments through assess prep and

MS Team. For smooth execution, classes are monitored by DIQ team and Academic Coordinators.

Regular attendance will be taken during each class and to ensure the productivity of online classes, a

regular reflection and reinforcement will be done at the end of every class.

2. The students are engaged through online activities conducted by respective faculty members, using

different modes, assignments, tutorials, formative and summative assessments, sharing of learning

material and project-based tasks.


regularly. Stay in contact with school administration, you will be updated on latest updates from

International Baccalaureate from time to time.






IBDP-Progression and Promotion Criteria Updates

May 2020 DP Examinations

1. The May 2020 DP examinations scheduled between 30 April and 22 May will no longer be held.

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2. Depending on what they registered for, the student will be awarded a diploma which reflects their

standard of work. The achievement will be based around the students’ coursework and the

established assessment expertise, rigor and quality control already built into the programmes.

IBDP Results Calculation

1. IB will be undertaking significant data analysis from previous exam sessions, individual school

data, subject data as well as comparative data of schools who have already completed

uploading requirements and those who have not.

2. IB will require schools to submit the coursework for all candidates. We will externally mark work

that is usually marked by teachers, instead of taking samples and applying moderation.

IB Diploma

1. Using the information above the IB will be able to provide official documentation of the

student’s diploma.

2. They will require schools to submit the coursework for all candidates. IB will externally mark

work that is usually marked by teachers, instead of taking samples and applying moderation.

IBDP Results-Release Date

1. The IB intends to release results to universities/institutions and schools as planned on 5 July

2020.

2. All student coursework and associated predicted grades will need to be uploaded by 20

April,2020.

Matriculation SSC Programme


1. Learners of Grade 9 and 10 have been allotted with a school educational portal “Microsoft Teams”

associated with Microsoft.

2. Individual IDs and Password has been generated for each learner to keep the individuals’ identity

clear and to avoid any anonymous entry in conversation.

3. Timetable and syllabus to be covered have been shared with MS Team link and you are advised to

ensure the regularity in the classes as regular attendance is being marked during each class daily.

4. You are instructed to show diligence in completing assigned tasks and maintaining the sanctity and

decorum of classes. For smooth execution, sessions are thoroughly monitored by DIQ team and

Academic Coordinators.


regularly. Stay in contact with school administration, you will be updated on latest updates from time to

time.

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School Reopening: School face-to-face classes shall commence from Monday 1st June 2020 for ICT and KPK

for Matriculation/SSC learners.

Learner Engagement after Reopening & Progression and Promotion Criteria

Pine Campus

Grade 8 Matric Students were promoted to Grade 9 Matric after their promotional exam

conducted in December 2019. They had already started off with their Grade 9 classes from

Monday 9th March 2020 before the schools were closed.

They will resume their Grade 9 Classes upon school reopening.

As per the government directives Grade 10 Matriculation/SSC Examinations have been

postponed till further notice. TME Exam and Resource Officers EROs are in complete

coordination with The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE)

officials and will keep you updated on the latest developments.

Khyber Campus

Grade 8 Matric Students had started taking their promotional in March and had given the

exam of 5 subjects before the schools were closed. When learners will join back, they will

give their remaining papers in order to be promoted to Grade 9. Students must therefore

take their on-line classes very seriously.

After giving the remaining papers in June 2020 when the schools reopen, Grade 8 students

will be promoted to Grade 9. Grade 9 classes will be conducted from Monday 8th June

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Piccadilly Campus

Grade 8 Matric Students had started taking their promotional exam on Monday 9th March

2020 and had given the exam of 4 subjects before the schools were closed. When learners

will join back, they will give their remaining papers in order to be promoted to Grade 9.

Students must therefore take their on-line classes very seriously.

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After giving the remaining papers in June 2020 when the schools reopen, Grade 8 students

will be promoted to Grade 9. Grade 9 classes will be conducted from Monday 8th June

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Cambridge CAIE – IGCSE Programme


1. Learners of IGCSE have been allotted with a school educational portal “Microsoft Teams” associated

with Microsoft









regularly. Stay in collaboration with the subject specialists and school administration as and when

required. You will be updated on latest updates from CAIE from time to time.

Instructions for School Academic Leadership: You are doing a fine job facilitating and reaching out to

your learners and parental community. As academic administration you are also required to oversee the

efficient running of the process, smooth functionality and collaboration with your teachers for on-line

learning. You must hold on-line academic staff meetings and supervise the engagement of your teachers

for on-line teaching and learning.

Academic Action Plan- IGCSE I



Learner Engagement after Reopening: When learners join back, they shall be engaged in 2-4 weeks of

learning after which exams for all subjects shall be taken.

Progression and Promotion Criteria: We have the first term result and assignment marks till March and

learners are engaged in online classes for each subject. Aggregate of marks of first term+ class

assignments+ exams will be calculated for the final term result and promotion to the next class.

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Academic Action Plan- IGCSE II



Learner Engagement after Reopening: IGCSE II students will be promoted to IGCSE III based on the

promotion exam result that was conducted before the school closing and thus the students will start

their new classes after reopening of schools.

Progression and Promotion Criteria: Promotion exams to IGCSEIII have been taken and the result shall be

shared on PTMs after school reopening.

Academic Action Plan- IGCSE III

CAIE Progression and Promotion Criteria updates:

Exam Series for May-June 2020 has been cancelled by Cambridge University worldwide.

Grades shall be awarded as per the criteria set by CAIE, details of which are still awaited. Further

details will be sent by CAIE on Tuesday 7th April 2020.

The decision on grades to be awarded to candidates will be made by Cambridge, using their

own evidence combined with evidence from schools.

CAIE will ask schools to collaborate with them as they make evidence-based decisions about

grades for each candidate in each subject they have entered for in the May/June 2020 exam

series for Cambridge IGCSE.

CAIE is now asking schools to consider what evidence they will be able to gather to support

these decisions. The evidence should consist of examples of work candidates have done to

prepare for their May/ June 2020 exams. The types of evidence that might be available could

include mock exams, coursework (complete or incomplete), assignments, grades in previous

sittings for candidates re-taking exams. Schools will have approximately two months to do it.

Exact deadlines will be circulated later. More details of the processing will be shared by CAIE on

Tuesday 7th April.

Cambridge CAIE – AS & A LEVEL Programme


5. Learners of AS and A-Levels have been allotted with a school educational portal “Microsoft Teams”

associated with Microsoft





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regularly. Stay in collaboration with the subject specialists and school administration as and when

required. You will be updated on latest updates from CAIE from time to time.

Instructions for School Academic Leadership: You are doing a fine job facilitating and reaching out to

your learners and parental community. As academic administration you are also required to oversee the

efficient running of the process, smooth functionality and collaboration with your teachers for on-line

learning. You must hold on-line academic staff meetings and supervise the engagement of your teachers

for on-line teaching and learning.

Academic Action Plan-AS & A-Level

CAIE Progression and Promotion Criteria updates:

Exam Series for May-June 2020 has been cancelled by Cambridge University worldwide.

Grades shall be awarded as per the criteria set by CAIE, details of which are still awaited. Further

details will be sent by CAIE on Tuesday 7th April 2020.

The decision on grades to be awarded to candidates will be made by Cambridge, using their

own evidence combined with evidence from schools.

CAIE will ask schools to collaborate with them as they make evidence-based decisions about

grades for each candidate in each subject they have entered for in the May/June 2020 exam

series for Cambridge AS and A Level.

CAIE is now asking schools to consider what evidence they will be able to gather to support

these decisions. The evidence should consist of examples of work candidates have done to

prepare for their May/ June 2020 exams. The types of evidence that might be available could

include mock exams, coursework (complete or incomplete), assignments, grades in previous

sittings for candidates re-taking exams. Schools will have approximately two months to do it.

Exact deadlines will be circulated later. More details of the processing will be shared by CAIE on

Tuesday 7th April.

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