The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) is set to hold the Stage 1: District Level Examination of the State Talent Search Examination (STSE) in Mathematics and Science on September 10, 2024. The examination will take place across 16 district headquarters, including Medziphema. A total of 5,692 Class IX students from 236 schools will participate in the written examination, which will feature multiple-choice questions in 21 examination centers.
Following this, the Stage 2: State-Level Examination is scheduled for October 2024, where each participant will attend a three-day course in Kohima. The students will be mentored by experts from PARAKH, NCERT, New Delhi.
The initiative, conducted in collaboration with the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) and PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), is part of NBSE’s efforts to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nagaland, marking the board’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
The key objectives of the talent search include:
1. Promoting STEM education: Encouraging students to develop a deeper interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
2. Identifying talent: Discovering students with exceptional abilities in STEM subjects.
3. Fostering excellence: Providing a platform for students to showcase their skills in mathematics and science.
4. Enhancing skills: Improving problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
5. Encouraging innovation: Inspiring creative thinking and the application of STEM concepts.
6. Preparing for future careers: Equipping students with the skills needed for academic and professional success in STEM fields.
7. Providing recognition: Recognizing and rewarding talented students to motivate them to pursue careers in STEM.
The STSE is a key step in identifying and nurturing future STEM talent in Nagaland.