Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Friday, 29 November 2024

USEFUL ?

 https://blog.targetpublications.org/blog/maharashtra-state-board/msbshse-app-for-ssc-hsc-students#:~:text=The%20Maharashtra%20State%20Board%20of,for%20SSC%20and%20HSC%20students.

 

This app offers “ SAMPLE  EXAM  PAPERS ( for SSC / HSC )    “ .   PL download ( it is FREE ) on your mobile and see if this papers are useful

 

Hcp

 

PS :

 

This app will be strogly promoted by the Govt

 

“  MSBSHSE Chairman Sharad Gosavi has ambitious goals in store for the app. While it’s already a game-changer, additional features might be rolled out as usage increases.

 

Pro Tip: Make sure you check out the sample question papers to give your preparation a solid boost. “

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

WE GOT COMPETITION

 https://bhartifoundation.org/the-teacher-app/

 

This app was launched yesterday by central edu minister , Dharmendra Pradhan

 

You may want to download on your mobile ( or PC ) – then compare its features with our My-teacher , to examine :

 

Ø   Does it offer ( to the Teachers ) , a feature which is identical or at least SIMILAR to our Surprise Exam ?

 

Ø   As far as Students are concerned , does it offer anything equivalent or even better than our “ Syllabus Related Questions “ ?

 

 

hcp

 

 

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Monday, 25 November 2024

Balance Tasks

 Kishan ,

 

 

Hopefully by today evening, Vishesh and Sandeep would have tested extensively , Surprise Exam .

 

Vishesh will send to you his comments , based on which , Sandeep may start promo emails tomorrow .

 

Today’s testing will focus on OFFLINE generation / taking of Surprise Exam , by printing Question paper on printers located in 3P and Income offices

 

 

One more thing :

 

As far as printing a question paper on any printer is concerned , Vishesh confirmed what Sandeep was trying to explain to me last evening, viz :

 

Printing can only be done on a printer which is within the same LAN as the device ( PC / Mobile )

 

 

Vishesh also added that, if I generate an exam on my mobile at residence, and want the question paper printed on a printer lying in his office , then the only way for me is to “ send “ to him , that generated question paper , as PDF file ( by Whatsapp / E mail ? ) . Upon receipt , Vishesh can “ connect / upload “ that file on his printer and print out that test paper ( this is most likely that “ Hybrid Method “ which Central Edu Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan hinted at , in the following new report

 

I do NOT understand all of this , but nevertheless , Sandeep / Vishesh will explore this option and experiment to see if it works. If you have any comments in this regard, pl do send to them

 

Assuming that everything is working well , please discuss with Vishesh and fix up the priorities of the following balance tasks , depending upon the time that you can devote :

 

Ø   Site Statistics page ( although hidden from public but accessible to us thru login )

 

Ø   Generation of UNIQUE tests

 

 

Ø   Generation of tests in 7 ( or all 26 ? ) languages

 

Ø   Adding one more selection of “ Chapter “ in Surprise Exam ( then same in Mock Test )

 

Ø   In Mock Test selection for “ Exam “ , besides NEET – JEE – CET , add “ Chapter 9th – 10th – 11th and 12th

 

 

Regards,

 

hcp

 

 

News Report :

 

Computer based test likely for NEET-UG, indicates Pradhan ……… TOI ……… 23 Nov 2024

Extract :

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has indicated that National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates ( NEET-UG ) is likely transitioning to Computer-based Testing ( CBT )

Speaking exclusively to TOI, Pradhan said a consensus is being developed in consultation with ministry of health. National Testing Agency ( NTA ) , and a newly formed third party monitoring group led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan

This group is tasked with advising and monitoring NTA to ensure robust and transparent  examination processes

The Radhakrishnan Committee , established in response to NEET paper leak allegations, has proposed transformative recommendations. Key among them is :

-       A phased shift to ONLINE TESTING, to mitigate security risks associated with paper based systems

It has also suggested ,

Ø  A hybrid model where question papers are digitally transmitted to examination centres, and responses are recorded on paper

This approach would reduce physical handling of question papers, eliminating vulnerabilitie at printing, storage, and transportation stages

 

He said, “ We have started implementation of the committee report. A monitoring group has been set up , which will continuously advise and monitor NTA. It will work as a third party vigil.

 

On NEET he said, “ Health Ministry is primary client and it is being consulted for its suggestions. NTA will conduct the test.

 

We have two ways – paper based and computer based testing.

 

Based on consultations and deliberations with the ministry, the committee and NTA , we are in all likelihood moving towards CBT “

Friday, 22 November 2024

RE: Suggestions for Enhancing Website Functionality and Features

 My Teacher :  Purpose

 

 

 

Manish :

 

Many thanks for your very valuable suggestions, all of which have merits. In due course ( depending upon the time available with Kishan for further development ) , we will incorporate these in My Teacher {  WHEN part  }

 

 

Question :

 

However, WHERE should these be incorporated ?

 

 

Before I answer this question, it is necessary to delve into the following :

 

Ø There are two , distinctly different PURPOSES , one related to the Students and the other related to the Teachers / Principals and the provisions / requirements of NEP 2020 ( New Education Policy ) – which imposes huge amount of fresh OBLIGATIONS on them

 

Ø With this in mind , originally , I had thought of two separate portals , My-Teacher for students and www.surprise-Exam.in for the teachers / principals. I think, I had sent to you, my hand-drawn sketches of the U/ I s of all the pages of Surprise-Exam, a few weeks ago. I had also sent these to Kishan. This proposal was meant to be a PAID / SUBSCRIPTION model

 

 

Ø A few weeks later, Vishesh suggested merging the two since both would be using the same technology for generation of, the AI-based tests and the databases were also the same. Idea was to cut down on the development time and launch quickly

 

For easier understanding, take a look at the following tabulation :

 

 

Your Suggestion

Student side

Teacher side

 

 

 

1. Instant Result Feature for MCQ Tests

  • Currently, after submitting answers, the response sheet is sent to the teacher for assessment. However, since the tests are based on MCQs, we can introduce an "Instant Result" feature for students.
  • With instant results displayed on the screen, the teacher will no longer need to forward the answer sheets back to students. If required, the teacher can still share individual answer sheets with students via email or WhatsApp.
  • Highlighting this feature with a tagline like “YOU WILL GET INSTANT RESULTS WITH EXPLANATIONS OF YOUR TEST” can serve as a strong promotional point for our website.

 

This feature is already available to the students , when they create / take MOCK TESTS , which are meant for practice / preparation for FINALS / a Self-Assessment tool – in which , teachers have NO role

 

Here , a Physical teacher gets replaced by a Virtual AI Agent ( of a teacher ), who gives instant FEEDBACK to the student , at the end of mock test – even after each question !

 

Physical Teachers are overloaded and just don’t have time to , personally conduct MOCK TESTS , for hundreds of students – and after each chapter .

 

AI agent teacher takes over this job

 

 

Our “ Surprise Exam “ feature is designed to replace the current “ Paper & Pen “ model , used in our 15 lakh schools, by 96 lakh teachers in India

 

I believe , CBT ( Computer Based Test ) system is already being used for JEE – CET , and already recommended for NEET , by Expert committee

 

Let us say, “ We are the Flag-Bearers “  of something which AI will force upon the entire world, in next 3 years !

In our write-up, we have erred in writing :

 

This portal enables you to prepare a mock / real test for your students.

 

We will remove word “ mock “.

 

It is simply THE real test ( except that it gets delivered every month or at the end of the semester / year )

 

And like current practice ( all over the World ? ), once a REAL test is taken , after a week or a month, we may introduce , some equivalent of the EXAM RESULT , delivered to every student

 

This MARK SHEET ( ? ) may read :

PASS / FAIL / GRADE / MARKS ,

-       In each subject

-        

Manish - do suggest a format

 

We will also add in write-up for Teacher side :

 

“ Dear Teacher / Principal :

 

It is up-to you as to :

 

Ø When and How you wish to deliver the result of the Surprise Exams, to the students

 

Ø How ( in what kind of a Database ), you want to store the Exam Results of each student ( NEP expects you to store this data for each student, from 9th Standard till 12th Standard – since this data will decide the FINAL SCORE of 12th Standard )

 

 

Ø Using what software platform, you want to “ integrate “ the Exam Results ( of each student ), with the requirements laid down with the Vidya Samiksha Kendra – VSK , of your State

 

 

 

. Chapter Selection for Self-Tests

It would be beneficial to allow students to select specific chapters while taking tests independently

Currently , in MOCK TESTS, we have provision to select only

> Exam ( NEET-JEE-CET )

>  Subject ( Physics – Chemistry – Biology – Maths )

 

I agree with your suggestion to have one more drop=list for > Chapter

 

Apart from this , I have also asked Kishan to add :

 

Ø Exam ( 9th Standard – 10th – 11th – 12th )

 

Kishan will take up both of these and indicate a time target

I think , your suggestion should ALSO get implemented in the REAL TESTS ( Surprise Exams ) , to be generated by the teachers

 

This will be a priority , HIGHER than introduction in the MOCK TEST side

 

 

 

Notes Section with Summarized Content

  • Since we have already uploaded extensive content on the portal, we could introduce a “Notes” section. This section can include summarized notes for topics, along with important formulas in subjects like Mathematics and Physics.
  • These notes could also be designed for easy sharing by students with their peers. Including our website name on these notes would serve as an effective publicity tool.

 

 

I am not much enthused about this – since , I believe this feature is already available in a number of existing Educational Apps or Portals

 

Nevertheless , after watching how students and teachers, adopt our offerings , we may consider this

 

 

 

 

 

hcp

 

From: Manish Chauhan [mailto:accounts@3pconsultants.co.in]
Sent: 22 November 2024 08:55
To: Vishesh Income Group; Hemen Parekh; kokalkishan.official@gmail.com
Cc: Hemen Parekh; System Admin; Sanjivani Kadam
Subject: Suggestions for Enhancing Website Functionality and Features

 

But Sir,

 

As we are making excellent progress with the website development, I would like to share a few suggestions that could enhance user experience and add significant value to our platform:

1. Instant Result Feature for MCQ Tests

  • Currently, after submitting answers, the response sheet is sent to the teacher for assessment. However, since the tests are based on MCQs, we can introduce an "Instant Result" feature for students.
  • With instant results displayed on the screen, the teacher will no longer need to forward the answer sheets back to students. If required, the teacher can still share individual answer sheets with students via email or WhatsApp.
  • Highlighting this feature with a tagline like “YOU WILL GET INSTANT RESULTS WITH EXPLANATIONS OF YOUR TEST” can serve as a strong promotional point for our website.

 

2. Chapter Selection for Self-Tests

  • It would be beneficial to allow students to select specific chapters while taking tests independently.

 

3. Notes Section with Summarized Content

  • Since we have already uploaded extensive content on the portal, we could introduce a “Notes” section. This section can include summarized notes for topics, along with important formulas in subjects like Mathematics and Physics.
  • These notes could also be designed for easy sharing by students with their peers. Including our website name on these notes would serve as an effective publicity tool.

 

I believe these features would not only improve the user experience but also help differentiate our website.

 

Note: I am not getting any result in my Teacher Mail ID.

 

From: Vishesh Income Group <vishesh@incomegroup.in>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2024 18:12
To: Manish Chauhan <accounts@3pconsultants.co.in>; Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com>; kokalkishan.official@gmail.com
Cc: Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com>; System Admin <systemadmin@3pconsultants.co.in>; Sanjivani Kadam <officeassistant@3pconsultants.co.in>
Subject: Re: TESTING of SURPRISE EXAM feature

 

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Dear Manish

 

If a teacher creates a test, the student never gets the answersheet. Only the teacher gets the correct answers along with the students ones.

 

Only if a student creates a test as a mock test for himself he gets the answersheet to judge himself.

 

 

Best Regards

 

Vishesh Parekh 

INCOME 

(Out of office)


From: Manish Chauhan <accounts@3pconsultants.co.in>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:49:38 AM
To: Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com>; kokalkishan.official@gmail.com <kokalkishan.official@gmail.com>
Cc: vishesh@incomegroup.in <vishesh@incomegroup.in>; Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com>; System Admin <systemadmin@3pconsultants.co.in>; Sanjivani Kadam <officeassistant@3pconsultants.co.in>
Subject: RE: TESTING of SURPRISE EXAM feature

 

Sir,

 

On part of Teacher – It’s Fantastic

 

For Student – “Take Teacher assigned test” -> They are unable to see their results. Though answers are submitted to teacher, at the end of test children should be able to see his/her performance with explanations on each answer (whether answer is right or wrong)

 

For Student – “Prepare for JEE-NEET-CET” -> As I discussed earlier also, this test is useful at the end of the Syllabus, what about mid-year or at the end of each chapter. We should give option of selecting the topic & add one option “Final Test”.

OR To Make test more engaging we can give student a check box against each topic where they can select which chapters they want to include in a test.

 

As per my yesterday’s email, we have to workout/OMIT those questions which refers to a) match the column b) Diagram.

 

Warm Regards,

 

Manish Chauhan

+91 8879013679

3P Consultants

 

 

From: Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2024 08:12
To: kokalkishan.official@gmail.com
Cc: vishesh@incomegroup.in; Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com>; System Admin <systemadmin@3pconsultants.co.in>; Manish Chauhan <accounts@3pconsultants.co.in>; Sanjivani Kadam <officeassistant@3pconsultants.co.in>
Subject: FW: TESTING of SURPRISE EXAM feature

 

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Kishan ,

 

Some quick / cursory observations :

 

·          Additional Write-up on the Home Page

 

I realize that there is NOT sufficient space at the bottom to add , both , CREDITS and TEAM . Hence, just add CREDITS ( forget TEAMS )

But at the very bottom , do add “ Contact Us “ link

·          In that page where a teacher fills up all details re ; test , “ Email of Principal “ reads “ Optional “ but it insists on filling up

·          “You can create unlimited tests without the need to login or register yourself. “ > on Teacher side , this line is REPEATED . Remove one

 

During his VIDEO INTERVIEW yesterday ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oqyPX7eyNs /  2136 views by now ) , Dr Nivash said that our portal is “ delivering “ UNIQUE tests to each of 60 students, sitting in the classroom . The ANCHOR ( interviewer of NCERT organization ) , was VASTLY IMPRESSED with this feature !

 

Dr Nivash , devoted almost 10 MINUTES in his presentation to SHOW screens of “ My Teacher “ and “ HemenParekh.ai “

 

Since this is NCERT channel ( on Youtube ) , it will attract 500 / 1000 visitors, DAILY ( late last evening , figure was 1500 ) and give our sites, a lot of publicity

 

Let us make this ( UNIQUE tests ) our next priority along with addition of 7 LANGUAGES . How long will this take ?

 

Incidentally , since there exists , another mobile APP , called  “ My App “ , anyone searching would find this APP as the FIRST LINK !

 

Pl consider adding a “ hyphen “ in our colourful MAST HEAD ( My-Teacher )

 

hcp

 

 

 

 

 

From: Hemen Parekh [mailto:hcp@recruitguru.com]
Sent: 21 November 2024 07:48
To: System Administrator; officeassistant@3pconsultants.co.in; Manish Chauhan
Cc: Mitchelle; nirmit@3pconsultants.co.invishesh@incomegroup.inhcp@recruitguru.com
Subject: TESTING of SURPRISE EXAM feature

 

Sandeep – Manish – Sanjivani ,

 

After a long wait, Surprise Exam feature finally went live, yesterday afternoon

 

On a cursory look , it looks to be working properly, but we must test it thoroughly before we start promo email / postings

 

Since, I would like to send out some messages by this afternoon , I would like you to carry out this testing , FIRST thing today morning and send to me ( cc: Kishan ) , your consolidated FINDINGS by lunch

 

You may consider taking help from Manoj and Tushar

 

Best way to test would be :

 

Each one of you , in turn , assume the ROLES of a TEACHER , generate a test and share the EXAM ID with the others ( who will, acting as STUDENTS ), complete the test and submit it

Then “ Rotate “ the ROLES and repeat the exercise

 

Make sure that , while generating the tests ( teacher role ) OR while taking the tests ( student role ) , each one , carefully writes down ANY ISSUES faced

 

Then Consolidate all of such “ observations “

 

Top priority :

 

BUGS ( any link or button , NOT working or taking a long time to produce the desired result )

 

Medium Priority :

 

Correcting any “ Instructions “ so as to make it amply CLEAR to the visitor, what exactly, she is expected to DO

Adding any instructions for quick / easy UNDERSTANDING of the visitors

 

Low Priority :

 

Adding any NEW feature to increase the BENEFIT / UTILITY for teachers and students

 

 

Good Luck

 

 

hcp