CUMULATIVE RECORD

INTRODUCTION

Education aims at an all round development of a student and not merely imparting knowledge to
him. It is therefore, necessary that teachers and educators should be equipped, not only with
subject matter and dynamics methods of teaching but also with objectives and appropriate testing
devices which will assess a students ability.

Since, the concept of evaluation and assessment in education is of recent origin the teacher must
clearly understand its importance and acquire an adequate knowledge of the necessary
techniques.

All the techniques of evaluation can be broadly classified into two categories: - quantitative and
qualitative techniques

Cumulative record is a type of qualitative techniques.

DEFINITION OF CUMULATIVE RECORD

A cumulative record is a systematic account of information about a student.

It is defined as an evaluation tool which presents a comprehensive record of the achievement or

otherwise of each student in different aspect-physical academic, moral, social and health.

It begins as soon as the child enters the course and continues till he leaves the course. The
information written in the cumulative record cards is collected from different sources over a
period of time.

NEED OF THE CUMULATIVE RECORD CARD

The cumulative Record card of a student is needed for the following important points.
1. To give a complete picture of a student's all round progress in different areas i.e. physical,
academic, moral, social and health.

2. To assess the student, his potentialities, interest, aptitude and talents.

3. To provide proper guidance and counseling taking into consideration of students curricular and
co- curricular achievements.

4. To know the strengths and weakness of the students to the students themselves, principal and
teachers.

CONTENT OF A CUMULATIVE RECORD CARD (CRC)

The cumulative record card records the following information regarding different aspects of
students development.

1. Personal data Personal data give introductory information about a student like his
name, sex, date of birth, age, permanent address, parents name and family background.

2. Academic data It deals with the information about the previous schools/ colleges
attended earlier, present grade or class, roll number, examinations appeared, results,
division and percentage of marks in each examination failures, percentage of attendance
etc.

3. Health data It reveals information regarding height, weight, blood pressure,

communicable diseases if any, treatments given, food habits, exercise parental disease if
any, care taken if handicap etc.

4. Co-curricular activities data the child's participation in different co-curricular

activities, leadership qualities, certificates awarded, prizes and medals received are
recorded in it.
 5. Personality characteristics this reveals the psychological aspects like intellectual
ability self- confidence, emotional stability, leadership qualities, tolerance, initiative and
sense of responsibility etc.

6. Record of counselling and guidance the problems found with the child, date of
interview, reasons discovered, remedial measures taken, following programmes etc. are
mentioned in the card.

Basically cumulative record is general over all remarks by the Class teacher and Principal on the
performance and talents of the student.

GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING CUMULATIVE RECORD CARD:

1. The teachers should in-charge of maintaining cumulative records he should make the entries
up-to-date.

2. Required information should be collected from various people like parents, friends, subject
teachers and child himself by different techniques.

3. Different techniques should be used to collect information about a child i.e. psychological
tests, observations by teachers, Examination result etc.

4. The teachers in-charge of maintaining cumulative records should be given proper orientation
and training about how to maintain it.

5. Secret or confidential matters should find a place in it but a separate file may be made for such
entries.

6. The guidance worker of the school should be in overall charge of maintenances of cumulative
records.

7. Cumulative record cards maintenance should be supervised by the Principal and Teacher Head
of the College.
CONCLUSION
Cumulative record is a type of qualitative techniques used for internal assessment. A cumulative
record of a student includes the educational progress, results, attendance, co curricular activities
and physical health. Cumulative records of a student provide awareness about their progress and
weakness to parents, teachers and principal.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Basavanthappa B.T. Nursing Administration, 2nd Edition. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers, 2009, Pg No.541
 STUDENT HEALTH RECORD

Name of the student:

Address:

Date of birth:

Course:

Date of admission:

Date of medical examination:

Date of completion of the course:

 ILLNESS AND TREATMENT DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD

Date Illness Treatment Remarks Signature

 PERFORMA FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION IN CLINICAL SPECIALITY
Name Of The Student: ______________________ Area Of Experience: ___________________

Class/Year : _______________________ Period Of Posting

:From_______To________

Programme : ________________________ Duration Of Posting: ____________Weeks

Clinical Supervisor : ________________________ Maximum Marks : __________

Marks Obtained :__________

S.No Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Total

.
1. Knowledge
20
a) Describes the physical and organizational set
up and routines and policies of the area.
b) Demonstrates awareness of normal anatomy
and physiology of human body and attempts to
identify deviations from normal.
c) Describes scientific and nursing principles
involved in nursing procedures.
d) Demonstrates awareness of health history,
physical exam, complaints and general
diagnostic and treatment interventions, etc of
patients
2. Skill and competence
50
a) Demonstrates skill in assessing basic needs of
patients and identifies nurses responsibilities
in meeting these needs.
b) Plans nursing care of patients effectively
according to priority.
c) Provides clean, safe and comfortable
environment for patients.
d) Follows steps of nursing procedures accurately
and efficiently.
e) Applies scientific and nursing principles while
carrying out nursing care.
f) Maintains accuracy and promptness in
recording and reporting.
g) Maintains principles of body mechanics.
 h) Demonstrates resourcefulness and takes care of
articles while giving nursing care to patients.
i) Economises time, material and energy.
j) Involves patient and significant others in
patient care.
S.No Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Total
.
3. Personal attributes
30
a) Maintains personal and professional dignity.
b) Demonstrates courtesy, emotional stability and
confidence.
c) Maintains good interpersonal relationship with
health team members, patients and their
significant.
d) Demonstrates punctuality, honesty and
trustworthiness.
e) Takes initiative and active interest in learning
and carrying out additional responsibilities.
f) Accepts mistakes and attempts to correct them
willingly.
Total score obtained ( out of 100)

Remarks by supervisor:

Sign. of Supervisor with date

Remarks by student:

Sign. of Student with date

Keys:

5- Always/Excellent

4- Very Frequently/Very Good

3- Frequently/Good

2- Sometimes/Fair
1- Rarely/Poor

CUMULATIVE
RECORD OF
B. Sc (HONS)
NURSING COURSE