Exams
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Class 10 is the first board exam, and it often feels like the whole family is taking it. A clear plan for the year keeps the pressure manageable. Here is the rhythm we suggest to our students and their families.
April to June: build the base
Finish each chapter as it is taught. Keep one notebook per subject for formulas, dates and key words. Summer holidays are for revising the first chapters and reading, not for racing ahead.
July to September: practise steadily
Solve the questions at the end of every chapter and the sample papers the teachers give. Half-yearly exams in September show where the gaps are. Read the corrected papers carefully; they are the best guide you have.
October to December: fill the gaps
Use the half-yearly results to choose two or three weak topics and work on them first. Attend the remedial classes. Keep sports or a hobby for an hour a day; it is not wasted time.
January to February: full papers
Write full sample papers in three hours, at a table, without a phone nearby. Pre-board exams in January are the dress rehearsal. Learn time management: which section first, how long for each answer.
The exam month
No new topics in the last week. Revise from your own notes, sleep well and eat normally. Between papers, review only the next subject.
For parents
- Keep the house peaceful and the daily routine as usual.
- Ask "How can I help?" instead of "How much did you study?"
- Watch for signs of stress: poor sleep, loss of appetite, irritation. Speak with the class teacher or our counsellor if you notice them.
Parents also ask
Does the school hold pre-board exams?
Yes, two rounds: in December and in January, marked like the board exam.
Are there extra classes for Class 10?
Remedial and doubt-clearing classes run twice a week from October to February.
How do we choose a stream for Class 11?
Our career counsellor meets every Class 10 student and parent in December to talk through interests, aptitude and results.
