English I: Last-minute Tips

On a reader's request, here are some last minute (updated) tips to prepare for the grammar (and comprehension) portion of English I: Go through a list of prepositions and prepositional phrases (you can find plenty of such lists on the internet, or in the textbooks prescribed here: https://icsehelpline101.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/textbook-textbook-which-to-choose/) and keep practicing these every night. They'll help a lot …

Pre-examination Checklist!

In about two weeks' time, your exams are going to begin! Everyone has worked hard this past year and hopefully, things have been smooth so far. To keep the flow going, here is a checklist for you to go through on and the day before every exam so that we can ensure that nothing goes …

CISCE Publications

Hello people! You may have heard your friends or teachers talking about going through the Pupils' Analysis or Specimen Question Papers issued by the CISCE. Well, in our opinion, it's imperative that you go through both of these. The Analysis of Pupil Performance published by the Council every year for ICSE as well as ISC …

Last One Month Preparation (TIPS)

Hi everybody! Recently, a reader, Utkarsh, left a comment saying that he has completed his syllabus but still feels that he is "underprepared." Keeping in mind the fact that there is still one month left before the exams begin, he was at a loss regarding what to do till then.   Here are some of the tips …

History: Last-minute Tips

Here are a few last-minute tips for writing your History exam:   Write your answers in points and underline important keywords. Write to-the-point and don’t elaborate unnecessarily. Use the fifteen minutes at the beginning of your exam very carefully. Take the time to decide which questions you wish to attempt and prioritize them. Keep in mind …