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Last One Month Revision Tips for the ICSE Board Exams


Hi everybody!

Recently, a reader, Utkarsh, left a comment saying that he has completed his ICSE Class 10 syllabus for the Board Exams but still feels that he is “underprepared.” Keeping in mind the fact that there is still one month left before the board exams begin, he was at a loss regarding what to do till then. Here are some of the tips that we offered him, which we feel may be of help to all of you, as well.

 

How to prepare in the last month before the ICSE Class 10 Board Exams:

  • Now that you have completed the entire syllabus, start going through past years’ question papers. We would recommend that you solve only papers of subjects such as Mathematics and for the rest, especially theory papers, merely going through the questions and then answering them in your mind will be enough.
  • If you feel that you require writing practice and if you need to improve your time management while writing exams, then we would recommend that you set a time limit and write past years’ question papers as if you were writing your actual final exam.

 

Here are some of the important topics we suggested that he (and you!) keep revising in this last month before your ICSE board exams:

* grammar (especially in Hindi or other vernacular languages, if you have opted for the same)

* Math formulae

(if you haven’t made a list of your own, you may refer to them as given here: https://icsehelpline101.com/2013/05/13/mathematics-important-formulae-and-points-to-note/)

* important equations in Chemistry
* important formulae in Physics
* names of authors/poets in English
* important diagrams in Biology(you may refer to them here: ICSE Biology: Important Diagrams from All Chapters)
* important dates in History and Civics
(you can find a list for the same here: ICSE History: List of Important Dates from All Chapters)
* maps of India
(as given here: ICSE Geography: Solved Maps of India (Diagrams))
* important questions in topography

(you may access practice exercises, previous years’ solved topography questions, and a full course explanation of topography and its symbols in the following posts:

ICSE Geography: How to Interpret a Toposheet (Including Solved Practice Exercises)

ICSE Geography: How to Solve Topographical Maps: Full Course

ICSE Geography: How to Solve Topographical Maps: Symbols and their Importance (NOTES)

ICSE Geography: Solved Topography Maps from Previous Years’ Board Papers)
* important “Name the Following” questions in Geography
(for example, places where certain mineral ores are found: ICSE Geography: Minerals of India (NOTES))

 

By going through the above intricacies in every subject, you will be able to brush up your preparation and make sure you haven’t left out anything. This is of course, keeping in mind that you have already prepared the overall concepts of each chapter.

Besides going through question papers, also remember to check out the latest Pupils’ Analysis PDFs given on the CISCE website, which offer official answers for the previous years’ exam papers, suggestions on how to improve, and details of the types of mistakes committed by students in the past.

 

Keep revising, and don’t lose the momentum!

Good luck to everyone who is going to give their ICSE board exam this year. 🙂

 

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Also see other posts to help you study for the ICSE 2019 Board Exams:

How to Plan Your Studies in the Final Months Before the ICSE Board Exams

ICSE English II: How to Improve Your Answers for Poetry (TIPS)

ICSE Hindi: How to Improve Your Essays (TIPS – Part 2)

 

30 thoughts on “Last One Month Revision Tips for the ICSE Board Exams”

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  3. Rushali says:
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    Hi,
    I’m rushali and I’m really weak in physics and chem as I read everything but I tend to forget or don’t know many questions in exams, which my friends know even if they haven’t read anything. Please tell how to study these subjects within a month . #help

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Hi Rushali,

      Thanks for stopping by! It seems that you find it difficult to recall things during the exam. To overcome this, you can try writing down points to sample questions or questions from previous years’ papers. You can find the same here: https://icsehelpline101.com/cisce-publications. Also, apart from practicing questions, you can write down points in a topic-wise manner for both subjects. You may also try reading out loud and trying to recall the points before reading them from your textbook/notes when revising, by keeping a hand on the paper.

      Hope these tips help! Let us know if you have further questions. In the meantime, do subscribe to our email newsletter to be notified of the latest tips/notes when they are published. Keep visiting, and all the best for your exam prep! 🙂

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  4. Srushti says:
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    I have problems with topography , no matter what I study I end end messing up .
    In Computer Applications I lose marks in Section A and can’t help it .
    And as for Hindi , I feel so clueless while writing the essay .
    English Literature , Merchant of Venice gets on my nerves and I don’t know how to study for it and also there are hardly any options to choose from in English literature

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Hi Srushti,

      All these topics require practice. Essays require practice, theory requires frequent revision, topography requires practice, and so does English Literature. Frankly, there’s no shortcut for practice. Hence, we suggest that you keep revising from your notes, textbooks, and workbooks to keep these topics fresh in your mind. You may also brush up on some Hindi vocabulary so that you don’t hesitate while writing the essay.

      Hope this helps. All the best for your preparation and exams!

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  5. Avani says:
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    Hi,
    I am Avani. I have a problem with learning physics. I have read the chapters thoroughly but I dont know where my preparation is lacking, because whenver I sit down to solve papers, I sort of blank out.
    Please help me.
    Thanks.

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Hi Avani,

      Thanks for stopping by.

      We’d suggest that you put your hand over the content when revising. After reading a chapter or even a page, ask yourself what you read and learnt. Question yourself, or pick up questions from past papers relevant to what you have just studied and see if you are able to answer them in your head without going back to refer to the study material.

      Keep revising in this manner, and make notes or jot down bullet points for things you seem to keep forgetting or have to refer back.

      Hope this helps! Practice is key, so stay strong. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Keep visiting!

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  6. Siddharth says:
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    Sir,
    I find a lot of difficulty in jotting together the equations of chemistry. Hence, i come here asking for your help. Please help me with a pdf of allthe equations from all the lessons.

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  8. Vanshika says:
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    Hello !
    I have a request to you. Please help me make a perfect timetable for studies along with some free time for tv, internet , outings and all. Also I go to my coaching from 4-6 pm and my school hours are 7am-1:30pm. I want a realistic timetable which will help me to prepare for my boards that I would be giving in 2017 . I want to make most of this year and secure tremendously great marks in ICSE board exams. I want to finish up my course by the end of December and then do some revision ! I want regular studies and special attention to maths and physics !

    Thankyou in advance !
    P.S. I am a class topper so I don’t want to disappoint anyone !

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Puja,

      Hi there!

      There’s no point in getting worked up about something. Here’s a solution that we suggested to a fellow student like you who also finds it “not so easy” to remember equations in Chemistry:

      We’d suggest that you make a list of all important equations in Chemistry and revise them daily, either while taking a break from studies, before going to sleep, first thing after you wake up, etc. Revise them once while looking at the paper and once without (in your mind). Also, practice writing them 12 hours after you have revised them. For example, if you revise them at night, write them down the next morning and if you revise in the morning, practice writing them at night.

      Stay positive and good luck! Keep calm, and if you believe that you’ll be able to do it, you WILL! 🙂

      Hope this helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

      Thanks for stopping by. Keep visiting!

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Hi there!

      We’d suggest that you make a list of all important equations in Chemistry and revise them daily, either while taking a break from studies, before going to sleep, first thing after you wake up, etc. Revise them once while looking at the paper and once without (in your mind). Also, practice writing them 12 hours after you have revised them. For example, if you revise them at night, write them down the next morning and if you revise in the morning, practice writing them at night.

      Hope this helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

      Stay positive and good luck! We’re sure you’ll be able to remember them in no time!

      Thanks for stopping by. Keep visiting! 🙂

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  11. Utkarsh says:
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    Sir, I am sorry to disturb you again but I am weak in science and mathematics and I don’t think that I will score good marks in icse .sir can you help me to get up from this situation?

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Utkarsh,

      Hi again! Please don’t apologize. We’re here to help. 🙂

      Regarding Mathematics, we would suggest you practice solved questions from M.L. Aggarwal or S. Chand. Keep solving them again and again till you gain confidence. After that, if there’s still time left, you can move on to solving past years’ papers.

      With respect to Science, we’d suggest that you go through solved question from the reference books mentioned here:

      Reference Books to Use for ICSE Class 10


      and also go through the solved questions of the past years’ papers. These questions will cover most concepts and simultaneously, you won’t feel overburdened with theory/words.

      Hope this helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

      Thanks for visiting! Hope to see you again. 🙂

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  12. rahul.d says:
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    sir,
    i am Rahul from karnataka in class 10.
    i am comfertable in all subjects, especially maths is my fav sub. but i always have problem with history civics. always my % goes down due to history civcs. Even though i spend most of me time reading it ,i feel tensed only previous day of his exam. i feel that i have forgotten everything. and even if i start revising i cannot recollect what i have learnt. please help me

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    • ICSE Helper says:
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      Rahul,

      Hi there! First off, please don’t call me “sir.”

      As for History/Civics, I suggest you study it with a calm, fresh, and concentrated mind. Don’t think that you won’t be able to remember anything. Begin with a positive attitude and remember God before starting your studies. Pray to Him to help you understand and remembering whatever that you study. It has helped me immensely and I am sure it will help you, as well. Also, learn History/Civics by going through solved questions. You may refer to the books mentioned here for solved questions of History/Civics:

      Reference Books to Use for ICSE Class 10


      Alternatively, you may also refer to the following book, which I found quite helpful when I was studying in tenth grade three years ago:
      Beeta Study-Aid in History and Civics
      ICSE 10
      By D.E. Sequeira
      Morning Star and Beeta Publications/M.S.B. Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

      Keep your chin up, because you will surely do well. The first step is to change your attitude and always remain positive. Keep working hard (but, smartly) and leave the rest to God. 🙂

      Hope this helped! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

      Keep visiting and good luck! 🙂

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      • ICSE Helper says:

        Ria,

        Hi there!

        Hope you keep in mind whatever we have suggested to Rahul. 🙂

        If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

        Thanks for stopping by. Keep visiting!

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