Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Economics NCERT Solutions for CBSE class XI launched at Meritnation

Studying Economics is all set to become easy for CBSE class XI students. Meritnation.com has launched NCERT solutions for Economics for class XI. These NCERT solutions for Economics are available absolutely free!

So the next time all you class XI students studying Economics struggle to understand concepts such as Environment and Sustainable Development, Rural Development in Economics or face problems while solving sums related to Correlation, Index numbers in Statistics etc. you know where to log on to! To refer to Meritnation's free NCERT solutions for Economics, all you need to do is to register at Meritnation.com. It’s that simple!

We assure you that our efforts to make schooling easy for you do not end here. Watch out for regular updates on launches as we continue to spread more cheer into your lives by bringing quality study resources and a host of other exciting features closer to you.

Cheers!

Online test question pack for NDA entrance exam preparation launched by Meritnation

All you students out there who are keen on a career in the forces and plan to appear for the NDA exam, we have news that is sure to bring a smile! Meritnation has recently launched an online test questions packthat will help you prepare for the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exam 2012.

Meritnation's NDA Test Pack will equip you with model tests and practice tests for the following eight sections – Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography and Current Affairs. These model tests and practice tests will help you prepare for the written exam that is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Details of NDA entrance exam 2012
  • This exam is conducted twice a year by UPSC (April 2012 and August 2012)
  • Exam Notification is published in leading dailies and the ‘Employment News’ (December 2012 and May 2012)
  • Exam Dates (2012)-15th April & 19th August 2012
  • Selection process is split into three phases-
    • Stage I- Written exam by UPSC
    • Stage II- Personal interview by Service Selection Board
    • Stage III- Medical exam by Service Medical Board

The pattern of the written exam is as follows-

Paper No. of questions Marks Time
Paper I- Mathematics 120 300 2.5 hours
Paper II- General Ability(English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography &Current Event) 150 600 2.5 hours

For more details do keep a look-out for the NDA entrance exam 2012 notification which is scheduled to be out on December 31, 2011

So all you students studying in classes XI & XII subscribe to the NDA Exam Preparation Test Question Pack now and become 100% confident of a great performance in the entrance exam. An adventurous and exciting career in the Army/Navy/Air Force might just be waiting for you!

Cheers!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Psychology Test Questions for CBSE XI launched at Meritnation

Meritnation is all set to make this festive season a happy one for all CBSE Class XI Humanities students studying Psychology! Meritnation.com launches an online test questions pack in Psychology for CBSE class XI students. Now studying the different theories in Learning & Memory, and understanding the various models that explain Motivation, Emotion etc becomes easy with Meritnation.com.

Psychology Test Pack for Class XI includes-
  • Chapter Tests in MCQ & descriptive formats
  • Model Tests for final exam preparation
  • Revision Notes for a quick recall of important concepts
  • NCERT solutions for all end of chapter questions

Meritnation’s Psychology Test Questions Pack now & look forward to making Psychology your top scoring subject this academic year!

Cheers!

Online Accountancy Test Questions for CBSE XI launched at Meritnation

All you CBSE class XI Commerce students have reason to cheer as a great performance in Accountancy exam awaits you with Meritnation.com! With Meritnation launching an online test questions for Accountancy for CBSE class XI students, you can now brush up your Accountancy theory and get ample practice with the numerical questions in the subject. Numerical questions are accompanied with precise explanations for effective understanding of the concept.

How will Meritnation’s Accountancy Test Questions help me prepare better for exams?
  • Gain confidence to solve numerical questions with abundant practice opportunities
  • Revise key concepts in each chapter using chapter-wise Practice Tests
  • Revise concepts with the help of printable Revision Notes
  • Prepare for final exams using full-course Model Tests
  • Refer to model NCERT Solutions to clear your understanding in all concepts

Meritnation’s online Accountancy Test Questions provides rigorous practice opportunities in all the important questions for exams and you will no longer need to fear those long, winding numerical questions! Meritnation’s Accountancy Test Questions Pack will prepare you to solve all questions efficiently & accurately. So get cracking with solving those tricky problems in chapters such as Rectification of Errors, Bills of Exchange, Financial Statements & Cash Book for a rigorous practice and top results this academic year.

Best of Luck!

Team Meritnation

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

NTSE Sample Question Papers Launched at Meritnation

Meritnation has good news for all you class VIII students preparing for NCERT's National Talent Search Examination (NTSE). Meritnation.com has recently launched an online test pack for students preparing for NTSE. Preparing using the model tests and section-wise tests available at Meritnation.com you can now be confident of cracking the NTSE conducted by NCERT.

The section-wise tests at Meritnation.com will help you prepare for each of the eight sections such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Logical Reasoning, Maths, Geography etc. These tests will ensure that your practice in these subjects is thorough for the NTSE. After you are through with the section-wise preparation, trying your hand at the Model Tests in Meritnation’s online Test Pack for NTSE will ensure that you get rigorous practice before the exam.

About NTSE
  • A scholarship exam for class VIII students conducted by NCERT
  • Selection procedure is divided into two stages
  • Stage I - Written exam is conducted by the by States/UTs
  • Stage II - Selected candidates appear for Stage II written exam conducted by NCERT
  • Written exam comprise two sections-Mental Ability Test (MAT) & Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering Social Science, Science and Mathematics
  • Exam dates
  • Stage 1 (State Level): 20th November, 2011
  • Stage 2 (National level): 13th May, 2012

Meritnation wishes ‘Best of Luck’ to all of those preparing for NTSE 2012!

Cheers!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class XI Accountancy recently launched at Meritnation

Solving end-of-chapter NCERT problems in Accountancy is now easy with Meritnation.com! Meritnation launches free online NCERT resources in Accountancy for CBSE XI Commerce students. CBSE students studying in class XI can refer to these model NCERT solutions for Accounts to clear all their doubts and be confident of their answers!

So all you students studying in class XI, who find studying topics such as Financial Statement, Trial Balance etc. in Accountancy difficult, just log on to Meritnation.com for model solutions. Click here to start studying using free NCERT Solutions for Accountancy.

Cheers!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Vedic Math free content recently launched at Meritnation!

Working on Math problems is all set to become easier with Meritnation.com. The recently launched online resources for Vedic Math will ensure that you have fun as you work your way through the numbers, the next time you try to solve any Mathematical problem. The calculation strategies provided in the Vedic Math section are simple & handy and can be applied in a number of ways to simplify lengthy mathematical calculations. With reduced number of steps in calculation using Vedic Math, you can now be sure that errors in calculation are a thing of the past!

The topics covered under Vedic Math at Meritnation are Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Divisibility Tests, Squares & Cubes, Square Roots & Cube Roots and Simple Equations. All the calculations, algebraic operations, shortcuts etc in Vedic Math are explained using detailed study material with animations and solved examples. What makes this online resource for Vedic Math simply irresistible is that it is available absolutely free for all students!

Click on the link to learn the easy calculation tricks in Vedic Math at Meritnation now!

Cheers!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Actual and Apparent Position

Do you know the reason why there is an apparent shift in the position of the sun during sunrise and sunset. Well if no, this video will explain the reason behind it. Atmospheric refraction is responsible for apparent shift in position of the sun during sunrise and sunset. Our atmosphere is not a single layer but is composed of many layers of different densities. Atmospheric refraction is caused by the varying density of air among the different atmospheric layers. The optical density of our atmosphere decreases as we go higher. Light from the sun undergoes multiple refractions in different layers of air. This bending of light shifts the apparent position of the sun. An observer on earth would observe the sun rise two minutes before the actual time.

Watch more education videos at http://www.meritnation.com/products/demo/online

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Political Science Test Question Bank for CBSE Class XI launched by Meritnation

Yet another Test Pack by Meritnation is all set to make the lives of students studying in Humanities stream easy! After launching Sociology Test Question Bank for CBSE class XI and Economics Test Question Bank for CBSE class XII, Meritnation.com now launches Political Science Test Question Bank for CBSE students studying in class XI.

How to study using Political Science Test Pack?
  • Go through the chapter in the NCERT text book & attempt the end-of-chapter questions
  • Refer to Model NCERT solutions prepared by Meritnation experts
  • Take the chapter-wise Practice Test to assess your understanding of concepts in the chapter
  • Identify your weak areas in the chapter using the personalized performance report available immediately after an MCQ Practice Test
  • Revise the concepts once again and re-attempt the Practice Test
  • Practice with Meritnation’s Model Tests before the final exams to test your preparation level

So all you students studying Political Science in CBSE class XI - start studying the Meritnation way for a great performance this academic year.

Best of Luck!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Economics Test Pack for CBSE Class XII launched by Meritnation

Studying Economics is all set to become easy as Meritnation.com launches Economics Test Question Papers for CBSE class XII students. A variety of tests along with chapter-wise revision notes in Meritnation’s Economics Test Pack will help you assess your understanding of concepts in Economics for a great performance in exams.

Meritnation.com’s Economics Test Pack for CBSE XII includes:-
  • Chapter-wise Practice Tests in MCQ & descriptive formats
    • MCQ tests to help you assess your hold over concepts
    • Descriptive (QA) tests to help you gain maximum practice advantage for exams
  • Full-course Model tests / Sample question papers for a thorough evaluation of preparation
  • Chapter-wise Revision Notes in downloadable PDF format

So subscribe to Economics Test Pack now to be sure of a confident performance in your Economics board exam this year.

Cheers!
Team Meritnation

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Political Science NCERT Solutions for CBSE XI launched by Meritnation

Meritnation is all geared to makes studies easy for students with Political Science at the +2 level. After launching Sociology and Economics Test Pack for classes XI & XII respectively, Meritnation now has Free NCERT solutions for Political Science for CBSE class XI students studying in the Humanities/Arts stream. Students studying Political Science at the +2 level can now access NCERT solutions at Meritnation.com absolutely free!

So the next time you need help in understanding and answering end-of-chapter NCERT questions in Political Science, you know where to look!

Meritnation.com wishes all you students a happy study experience!

Cheers!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Online Study Content for CBSE Classes I & II launched by Meritnation

Now help your child understand concepts in Maths such as place value, number line, fractions etc. through innovative ways and watch your child learn as he/she joyfully discovers more about the human body, living & non-living things and more in EVS with Meritnation. Meritnation.com has recently launched online study content for Maths and EVS for classes 1 & 2. So the next time you are struggling for ideas to make Maths & EVS concepts easy for your child, you know where to log on to!

Meritnation’s Online Course for Maths and EVS for classes I & II includes multimedia study material with voice-overs, videos, animations etc., chapter-wise activities in fun formats that help learn through games & lots more. Meritnation’s Online Course also includes printable worksheets and interactive tests for every chapter along with full-course model tests to help students prepare thoroughly for exams.

So subscribe to Online Course now and watch your child enjoy his studies as he/she yearns to discover more, day after day with Meritnation.

Cheers!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Free Test Pack for IIM-Indore’s IPM entrance exam preparation launches by Meritnation

Great news for all students who are aspiring for a career in Management! IIM-Indore has recently announced its decision to launch a 5-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) to help meet the aspirations of young students who wish to carve out a career in the field of Management.

To help students prepare for this exam, Meritnation.com has launched a FREE Test Pack for the entrance exam preparation of IIM-Indore’s IPM. This Test Pack by Meritnation.com includes over 55+ sample tests & section-wise tests along with detailed performance reports and comprehensive solutions. Students can access all the valuable resources in this test pack by simply logging-in/ registering at Meritnation.com. All the resources are available absolutely FREE!

Details for admission to IIM-Indore’s 5- Year Integrated Programme in Management-
  • Eligibility: Students with an aggregate of over 60% in Secondary/ X Std or an equivalent exam and Higher Secondary/XII Std /+2 level or an equivalent exam ; or Candidates with a SAT-I score (if applicable) of at least 1600 out of 2400
  • Age: Not be more than 20 years as on June 30, 2011
  • Last date for submitting completed application form : September 6, 2011
  • Eligible candidates will be called for an Aptitude Test and a Personal Interview based on their academic performance
  • Date for  Aptitude Test:  September 25, 2011
  • Interview of shortlisted candidates on September 26-28, 2011
  • The aptitude test will assess students in the following areas- Analytical Ability, Written & Verbal Ability and General Awareness
Students who are able to complete only three years of the 5-year Integrated course will be awarded a BBA degree, whereas on completion of 5 years of the IPM course, students will be awarded an MBA degree.

So what are you waiting for?! Click here to start preparing for IIM-Indore’s IPM entrance exam right away.

All the best!

Team Meritnation

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Meritnation Launches Common Proficiency Test(CPT) Pack!

For all you Chartered Accountant aspirants out there, we have some news that will make you rejoice. Meritnation.com launches an online test pack for students preparing for Common Proficiency Test (CPT). Common Proficiency Test is an entry level exam that is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for admitting students to the CA course.

About Common Proficiency Test (CPT)
  • Entry level or Level I exams for CA course
  • Eligibility for registering for CPT course- successfully passed class X exams
  • Students who have successfully passed or have appeared for class XII exams are eligible to appear for CPT
  • Four-hour long objective-type test
  • 200 marks test comprising questions from 4 subjects- Fundamentals of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude
  • Negative marking for incorrect answers
  • Qualifying marks- 50%
  • CPT is held twice in a year i.e. in June & in December

Meritnation.com’s CPT Pack will equip you with model tests/ sample papers that are aligned as per the latest testing pattern adopted by ICAI. Each test will be divided into 4 sections- Fundamentals of Accounting, Mercantile Laws, General Economics and Quantitative Aptitude. These tests will be followed by comprehensive performance reports & detailed solutions that will help you assess your preparedness for the exam.

So what are you waiting for?! Subscribe to Meritnation’s CPT Pack now and be confident of cracking the CPT.

Cheers!

Team Meritnation

Friday, June 10, 2011

Meritnation.com launches Sociology Test Pack!


After helping thousands of students understand difficult concepts in Science at the+2 level, Meritnation.com is all geared to help students from the Humanities stream. As a step towards this initiative Meritnation.com launches Sociology Test Pack for CBSE class XI. Sociology Test Pack will equip you with a variety of tests such as chapter tests & model tests that are aligned to CBSE guidelines, to help you assess your understanding in this subject. In addition, revision notes for each chapter will further help you prepare thoroughly for your exams!

All you students studying Sociology at the +2 level can now clarify your doubts in the subject using free NCERT solutions available at Meritnation.com. Follow it up by attempting the multiple-choice and descriptive tests in the Sociology Test Pack and you are all set to crack that Sociology exam! We at Meritnation.com hope that this endeavor will help you build a strong hold over the subject matter of Sociology & make studying this subject easy for all.

Happy Studying!

Team Meritnation

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

CBSE X results to be declared on 1st June 2011!

Wait for thousands of CBSE class X students is finally over! CBSE class X results for Delhi & Chennai regions have already been announced on May 31, 2011. CBSE class X results for Panchkula, Ajmer and Allahabad regions will be declared on June 1, 2011 at 4 pm. Students from Bhubaneswar and Guwahati regions can access their results on CBSE’s official website on June 4, 2011.

CBSE’s decision to do away with board exams got an overwhelming response from students this year as more than 67% of the students opted for School conducted SA-II over Board conducted SA-II. The class X results declared by CBSE will include the results of both School conducted SA-II and Board conducted SA-II. The results by CBSE will include grades scored by students in Formative Assessments, Summative Assessments & co-scholastic activities.

Students can access their results on internet, through IVRS & by sending an SMS.


On internet

To view results log on to any of the following websites and type your roll# -

Through SMS

Type ‘cbse10<space>roll#’ and send it to ‘9212357123’ for results
Users of other mobile operators are required to send SMS in the said format to-
  • MTNL-52001
  • BSNL-57766
  • Aircel-5800001
  • Idea-55456068
  • Videocon-50000
  • Tata Docomo-54321
  • Airtel-54321202
  • Vodafone-56735
Through IVRS Call 011-24357270 for results

Meritnation.com wishes all you students awaiting your class X results best of luck!

Cheers!

Monday, May 30, 2011

Meritnation.com launches CBSE class III study content for Maths & EVS!

Good news for all you students in CBSE class III, as Meritnation launches online study material, videos & lots more for your class. Now all you students studying in class III can look forward to having fun as you study with Meritnation.com.

Meritnation’s Online Course for CBSE class III will equip you with-
  • Multimedia Study Material enriched with videos, animations with voice-overs etc.
  • Activities for each chapter to make learning fun
  • Interactive tests and printable worksheets for all chapters
  • Full-length Model Tests in MCQ & descriptive (QA) formats
  • Chapter-wise Revision Notes in PDF format … & lots more

So subscribe to Meritnation’s Online Course for Class III now & look forward to an enjoyable study experience.

Cheers!
Team Meritnation

Friday, May 27, 2011

Now practice using unlimited tests with Meritnation’s Test Generator

Students studying in CBSE classes VI-XII can now ensure rigorous practice in Maths & Science with Meritnation. Meritnation.com launches Test Generator – a tool that helps you generate your own customized tests in Maths & Science. Now make your own MCQ tests and start preparing for a confident performance in your exams this academic year.

To create your own test just click on the ‘Test Generator’ tab in the green band and choose one or more chapter(s) for practice from the available list of chapters. After choosing the chapters, click on ‘Generate Test’ button and your test is ready! Once through with the test, do remember to go through your performance report that instantly evaluates your performance in the test.

Test Generator

We at Meritnation.com are confident that the recently launched Test Generator will make learning thorough & effective.

Cheers!

Team Meritnation

Meritnation.com launches NCERT Solutions for Economics & Sociology!

Meritnation.com brings good news for all students who have opted for Economics or Sociology at the plus two level! By launching NCERT solutions for Economics for class XII & NCERT solutions for Sociology for class XI, Meritnation.com hopes to help students studying these subjects learn concepts in their NCERT textbooks thoroughly by providing answers to the end-of-chapter questions. These solutions to the end-of-chapter questions are available at www.meritnation.com absolutely free!

Now you can refer to the NCERT solutions available at Meritnation.com & check the accuracy of your answers against the ones available at the website. Following are the key features of Meritnation.com’s NCERT solutions-
  • NCERT solutions for Economics & Sociology are arranged chapter-wise and within each chapter they are arranged by page number
  • NCERT solutions are enriched with relevant graphics for effective understanding
  • NCERT solutions have been prepared keeping in mind the instructions/guidelines for each question

We at Meritnation.com hope that the NCERT solutions for Economics & Sociology will help all you students understand these subjects better. Keep watching this space for more launches for your class!

Cheers!

Team Meritnation

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Meritnation launches Summer Pack!

Utilize your holidays to strengthen your fundamentals in Maths & Science this summer! Meritnation.com launches Summer Pack exclusively for CBSE students of classes 6th to 12th. With Meritnation’s Summer Pack you can now brush up your understanding of important concepts in Maths & Science from topics covered in previous classes, to help build a more thorough understanding of concepts in this class.

The resources in Meritnation’s Summer Pack that includes videos, animations, tests, puzzles & more, has been organized to promote a complete and progressive understanding of all related concepts.

Meritnation.com’s Summer Pack is available absolutely free on purchase of any Meritnation Online Course. Summer Pack by Meritnation.com is available for a limited period only!

So what are you waiting for?! Subscribe to Meritnation’s Online Course now to start studying using the resources in Meritnation’s exciting Summer Pack. We at Meritnation are confident that our latest offering will give all you an edge over your classmates when the school re-opens!

Cheers!

Team Meritnation

Friday, April 29, 2011

Meritnation.com Launches BBA Test Pack !

There is good news for all you BBA aspirants out there as Meritnation.com launches online BBA Test Pack for classes XI & XII. With BBA entrance exams only a few weeks away, it is time to seal your success in these exams with Meritnation’s comprehensive BBA test prep module. Tests in Meritnation.com’s BBA Test Pack are aligned as per the latest testing pattern adopted by the country’s premier undergrad management institutes such as the Delhi University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Symbiosis Centre of Management Studies (SCMS) & Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University).

Meritnation’s BBA Test Pack includes full-length sample tests for all major BBA entrance exams such as Delhi University’s BBE, BBS & BFIA joint entrance exam, Narsee Monjee’s NMAT (C), IP University’s CET and SET by Symbiosis. Along with the full-length tests, the BBA Test Pack also includes section-wise tests for Quantitative Aptitude (QA), English Proficiency (EP), Logical Reasoning (LR), Business Awareness (BA) & General Awareness (GA). Since these above mentioned sections are important components of almost all BBA entrance exams in India, these section-wise tests will help you prepare confidently for all BBA entrance exams.

Areas typically tested in BBA entrance exams
  • Quantitative Aptitude- This section assesses one’s numerical ability and accuracy in mathematical calculations
  • Proficiency in English- This section evaluates one’s command over English language, English Grammar & English vocabulary
  • Logical Reasoning- This section assess one’s logical ability to solve problems
  • Business Awareness- This section tests one’s knowledge of brands, companies etc.
  • General Awareness- This section tests one’s knowledge of current affairs and the world around
Meritnation.com’s BBA Test Pack is available as a stand-alone offering and all you BBA aspirants can subscribe to this test pack individually. We hope that BBA Test Pack will help you come out with flying colours in your BBA entrance exam. All the best!

Click here to know more about BBA Test Pack.

Cheers!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Meritnation launches Friends Zone!

Now study together with your friends using Meritnation.com’s Friends Zone. Meritnation’s special feature Friends Zone will help you learn topics better as you share your understanding of concepts with your online Meritnation friends. This will help strengthen your grasp over topics and help you do well in school. With Meritnation.com’s Friend Zone you can-
  • Create your own online study group on Meritnation.
  • Clear your doubts in all subjects with the help of your online friends on Meritnation.
  • Teach & learn difficult concepts together with your friends.
  • Discuss & share ideas with your friends on Meritnation to prepare better school projects & assignments

Meritnation launches Friends Zone!


So what are you waiting for? Log on to www.Meritnation.com using your unique username & password and click on the ‘Friends Zone’ tab in the blue band to start studying with your friends on Meritnation now. Needless to say your personal information such as phone number, e-mail etc. will remain confidential and will not be visible to other users.

We at Meritnation hope that you will enjoy using Friends Zone and make the most of it to learn from each other.

Cheers!

Team Meritnation

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

CBSE notes – A key to secure better marks

There is no one way to study. Some students go through the whole syllabus while preparing for exams while some students choose to just go through the key points. For some scoring good marks in exams is still a dream. The experts recommend preparing notes for each subject as it is an easy way to score high marks in all subjects. There are several good reasons as to ‘why one should prepare notes?’ And the list, believe me goes longer than thought.

 For preparing CBSE notes one has to go through the entire chapter to find out the important concepts in the chapter. An exercise like this also helps in finding out the key points in the chapter. One can go through such notes just before the exam as they consist of key points. It makes revision easy and quick. Reading through one’s own notes helps in understanding and it is commonly believed that writing helps to remember better. Listed below are some important points that one should keep in mind before preparing notes.

  • Be precise - While preparing notes one should know which points to include as the key points and which to summarize.
  • Use visual cues - For some students it is easy to learn concepts with the help of figures, diagram, and flow charts etc. So while preparing CBSE notes one should always follow the style of learning that suits them and makes topics easy to learn. One can also use simple language while making CBSE notes as it makes learning easy.
  • Cover all topics - Notes should be prepared in such a manner that it covers each and every topic, starting from the most important ones to the ones that are least important.

Extracting the important studying material should be done after going through the whole chapter. If the CBSE notes are prepared carefully then nothing can come in your way of attempting all the questions and getting good marks. If the CBSE notes are prepared in the correct manner, then a student need not to go through the whole chapter again at the time of revision.

Last minute revision should be avoided as it does not help improve recall but creates confusion. So it is advisable that students do not wait till the last minute to start revising using CBSE notes. All revision should be completed at least an hour before the examination.

Students who wait for the last few days for preparation, usually end up getting confused. It often results in poor recall at the time of attempting the question paper.

The message is clear for all the students. Start preparing your CBSE notes before it is too late. To walk on the path of success, one should follow the above mentioned points. Scoring good marks will no more remain a dream.

Score high with CBSE model papers


Scoring high marks in exams remains a dream for many. Scoring good marks in exams is not easy. One has to put in a lot of effort to crack each and every question. Practicing using CBSE model paper can be very effective as it helps in evaluating a student’s performance. These papers help know the actual preparation of the students. Also these model papers are prepared keeping in mind the pattern of question paper. Marks to each question are allotted keeping in mind the pattern.

After attempting the model paper, a student can easily identify areas that require more preparation. The CBSE model papers are very useful if they are solved or attempted after completing the complete syllabus.

Students usually end-up thinking that in spite of so much hard work why were they not able to perform better? Solving CBSE model papers is beneficial for those who are about to appear for their final exams. CBSE model papers are designed keeping in mind the present CBSE curriculum. This helps students get a clear idea about the marking scheme and questions. With rising competition in studies, every student wants to give their best and score high marks. Studying with CBSE model paper can be very helpful if taken seriously. There are ample types of CBSE model papers available online that a student can access anytime. CBSE model papers are a good tool to manage time during exams. Time management is very important. CBSE model papers give the student an outline of time available to complete the paper. Usually at the time of exams, students face mental pressure. This often results in poor concentration and lack of confidence. Practicing with the help of CBSE Model Papers can help students manage their time effectively in the examination hall thereby helping them reduce the level of test-taking stress.

Generally students do not keep a check on the time allotted to complete the exam and the word limit. It is necessary to write the answers in accordance to the marks. This helps in saving time from writing unnecessary answer.

Students who are planning to attempt the CBSE model papers must note that the CBSE model papers should be attempted only after completing the whole syllabus. Attempting the model paper before finishing the syllabus won’t be helpful. For positive results, attempt the papers once you are through with the whole syllabus.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Online education

How about studying the most difficult concepts in Physics of the luxury of sitting in your cozy room? Sounds interesting! If this entices you enough to try your hand at online education, hold on! You will be happy to know that this is only one of the several benefits of online education. There is a lot that online education has to offer to school students in terms of the quality and quantity of subject specific study content and a host of other related benefits. 

To elucidate on the benefits of online education to all you students in school out there studying under various boards such as CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Matriculation Board, here are a few points.

  • The anywhere, anytime factor! Unlike tuition classes which have fixed hours, students can study online anytime, as per their own convenience. All that a student needs is a computer and an internet connection. Once the necessary hardware components are in place, students can start surfing their way through the plethora of information available online. The advantage of round-the-clock availability of interesting study content has indeed made more students get inclined towards this medium in addition to using other conventional study mediums and methods such as books.
  • A Student-centric teaching approach! Unlink the regular classroom teaching at schools and tuition centres, the online education follows an approach that is more student-centric rather than being teacher- oriented. Students not only have a say in the timing of their study schedules but are also equipped with the power to decide their own pace of learning. While studying online, students are under no pressure whatsoever to complete their studies within a stipulated time period. Online education is especially a boon for students tend to learn at a pace slower than most others in the class, as they can take as much time to understand and learn a concept well as they wish to. While studying online students need not feel shy in asking questions and wanting to read the said study material over and over again.
  • Involvement of multiple media! Studying from simple black and white text is no more a compulsion for students studying under CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Matriculation board. Online education offers a lot of interesting and innovative methods in teaching concepts to these school students. Apart from the regular study material, students can study using videos, animations, multimedia enriched puzzles etc. There are various websites that provide curriculum aligned study content for these boards using multiple media that can make studies very interesting and learning easy.
  • Low cost! With very low cost involved, online education will not burn a hole in the pockets of students. Unlike study courses at tuition centers that involve a hefty monthly or a yearly fee, online education is a comparatively low cost affair. Apart from the subscription costs, there is no significant cost involved in studying online. Studying using online education, students can save a lot of money and time that is saved in doing away with unnecessary commuting to and fro schools, colleges, tuition centers etc.

I am positive that all these benefits of online education will help you understand and use this medium better and will also help you with your studies in school.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Think and decide!

It is time for all those students who appeared for their class X exams to put on their thinking caps and decide about their subject choices for class XI. It is a very crucial time for students. Selecting the right subject at the right time is always beneficial as it is rightly quoted “a stitch in time saves nine”. Before selecting your subjects think about your interests and explore possible fields that you may want to get into.

Students have several options if one were to talk about their subjects vis-a-vis their future careers. Some years back those students who opted for Science were considered to be aiming only for the medical field and those who took Commerce were limited to pursuing B.com and other Commerce courses. The education scenario has changed considerably. There are now ample higher education options available at hand.

If you want to get into a professional field other than medical and engineering, then do consider the Humanities and Commerce streams. While subjects like accountancy, business studies can help you get into some really exciting amazing fields in the areas of Management, Finance, Chartered Accountancy (CA) etc, subjects such as Geography, Political Science, Economics in the Arts stream pave the way for some equally exciting career options Career options such as Business administration, Hotel management , and many more are open for students from all streams, but it helps if you have studied Maths at the +2 level

Students considering the Science stream have plenty of options when it comes to the selection of subjects. The science stream is not limited to Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Biotechnology as a subject is also available in some schools at the +2 level. Moreover subjects such as Technical drawing, Mathematics and Computer are some of the other options available. While Physics and Chemistry are typically compulsory subjects in the Science Stream, you have the freedom to choose any one or any two subjects out of Mathematics, Biology, Biotechnology and Computer. Some schools also offer fine arts and physical education as options to students. Career options for the science students offer variety. Occupational Therapy; Biotechnology; Agriculture; Dairy Farming; Traditional Medicine; Genetics; Microbiology; Medicine, Horticulture and Floriculture; Aquaculture; food Processing; Marine Biology; Dentistry; Veterinary Science; Pharmacy; Physiotherapy; Home Science; Poultry Farming; Environment Science; Forestry; Zoology; Detective (forensic Science); Wildlife Science; Research; Tea Industry; Botany; Cosmetology. These are just a few options from among the several that are available.

A small piece of advice that I think can help the students in a big way - be very sure while choosing your subjects because once decided you will have to stick with them your whole life. If you are facing any confusion while selecting your subjects then you can always use the help of certain websites like www.meritnation.com that provides online facility of stream selector.

Study about a few things and look for your interest. A good choice can help you in achieving desired career. So think timely and choose wisely.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

CBSE notes – A key to secure better marks

There is no one way to study. Some students go through the whole syllabus while preparing for exams while some students choose to just go through the key points. For some scoring good marks in exams is still a dream. The experts recommend preparing notes for each subject as it is an easy way to score high marks in all subjects. There are several good reasons as to ‘why one should prepare notes?’ And the list, believe me goes longer than thought.

For preparing CBSE notes one has to go through the entire chapter to find out the important concepts in the chapter. An exercise like this also helps in finding out the key points in the chapter. One can go through such notes just before the exam as they consist of key points. It makes revision easy and quick. Reading through one’s own notes helps in understanding and it is commonly believed that writing helps to remember better. Listed below are some important points that one should keep in mind before preparing notes.

  • Be precise - While preparing notes one should know which points to include as the key points and which to summarize.
  • Use visual cues - For some students it is easy to learn concepts with the help of figures, diagram, and flow charts etc. So while preparing CBSE notes one should always follow the style of learning that suits them and makes topics easy to learn. One can also use simple language while making CBSE notes as it makes learning easy.
  • Cover all topics - Notes should be prepared in such a manner that it covers each and every topic, starting from the most important ones to the ones that are least important.

Extracting the important studying material should be done after going through the whole chapter. If the CBSE notes are prepared carefully then nothing can come in your way of attempting all the questions and getting good marks. If the CBSE notes are prepared in the correct manner, then a student need not to go through the whole chapter again at the time of revision.

Last minute revision should be avoided as it does not help improve recall but creates confusion. So it is advisable that students do not wait till the last minute to start revising using CBSE notes. All revision should be completed at least an hour before the examination.

Students who wait for the last few days for preparation, usually end up getting confused. It often results in poor recall at the time of attempting the question paper.

The message is clear for all the students. Start preparing your CBSE notes before it is too late. To walk on the path of success, one should follow the above mentioned points. Scoring good marks will no more remain a dream.

Score high with CBSE model papers

Scoring high marks in exams remains a dream for many. Scoring good marks in exams is not easy. One has to put in a lot of effort to crack each and every question. Practicing using CBSE model paper can be very effective as it helps in evaluating a student’s performance. These papers help know the actual preparation of the students. Also these model papers are prepared keeping in mind the pattern of question paper. Marks to each question are allotted keeping in mind the pattern.

After attempting the model paper, a student can easily identify areas that require more preparation. The CBSE model papers are very useful if they are solved or attempted after completing the complete syllabus.

Students usually end-up thinking that in spite of so much hard work why were they not able to perform better? Solving CBSE model papers is beneficial for those who are about to appear for their final exams. CBSE model papers are designed keeping in mind the present CBSE curriculum. This helps students get a clear idea about the marking scheme and questions. With rising competition in studies, every student wants to give their best and score high marks. Studying with CBSE model paper can be very helpful if taken seriously. There are ample types of CBSE model papers available online that a student can access anytime. CBSE model papers are a good tool to manage time during exams. Time management is very important. CBSE model papers give the student an outline of time available to complete the paper. Usually at the time of exams, students face mental pressure. This often results in poor concentration and lack of confidence. Practicing with the help of CBSE Model Papers can help students manage their time effectively in the examination hall thereby helping them reduce the level of test-taking stress.

Generally students do not keep a check on the time allotted to complete the exam and the word limit. It is necessary to write the answers in accordance to the marks. This helps in saving time from writing unnecessary answer.

Students who are planning to attempt the CBSE model papers must note that the CBSE model papers should be attempted only after completing the whole syllabus. Attempting the model paper before finishing the syllabus won’t be helpful. For positive results, attempt the papers once you are through with the whole syllabus.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Online NCERT textbooks

Online NCERT textbooks! Even imagining something like this about 10 years back would have been difficult. This must surely be the best thing that has happened for students, parents and teachers in a while! The NCERT textbooks online are available for classes I through XII for almost all the subjects. These textbooks available in both Hindi and English languages are in downloadable PDF format.

These online NCERT textbooks come in very handy for students of classes X and XII who wish to start reading the books, during the summer vacations and are sometimes unable to do so due to non-availability of these NCERT books in the stores before the month of July. Further, with online NCERT textbooks the teachers too can refer to textbooks of higher or lower grades for any clarifications, with ease without having to physically scout around for the textbooks. Then, there are those students who are more inquisitive than their peers and are on the constant search for more information on a given topic. It is for such students that the online NCERT textbooks can be a real boon. Now they can readily access NCERT textbooks of a higher grade and read up more on a topic that they may be currently studying. One of the objectives that the NCERT had in mind in making NCERT textbooks available online is to make the teaching-learning process organize itself around meaningfully structured units or sections (of topics) rather than treating the topics in a sequential approach. Doing so, it is hoped, would encourage students to try and comprehend a given topic/subject in its totality and see the inter-linkages within subjects and the interconnectedness of their entire syllabus as a whole.

Online NCERT textbooks have also proved to be very valuable for parents who take a keen interest in their child’s lessons and progress in school as they can now easily access their child’s prescribed NCERT textbooks online from anywhere and read the chapters therein. Parents can thus be better equipped to help them with homework or simply supervise their studies.

The online NCERT textbooks are available on the NCERT website and can be viewed by anyone. Once on the website, you simply have to select the class, the subject and the title of the book and Viola! - the cover of your online NCERT textbook gets displayed on your screen! You have to click on the cover and you get to view the contents page of your online NCERT textbook. From there on, you can view any chapter by simply clicking on it. However, all you students be warned! As you read through the pages of your online NCERT textbook in all its colours on the computer, you may fail notice the time, as reading anything online can be a differently engaging experience after all.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Online education

Online education is often considered as the ‘Gen Y’ way of studying. For Generation Y, online is fast becoming the popular way to study. With broadband connection penetrating to the farthest destinations, the internet is truly going places! Online education attempts to counter the problem of poor quality of education and absentee teachers in schools, right at the outset. However, in spite of numerous benefits of online education, many are still unaware about the scope and benefits of this virtual world of online education.

For all you students out there here is a list of a few benefits of online education. I am sure that these benefits will draw you towards this medium and will also help you make your studying effective.
  • The fist and foremost benefit of online education is the ‘anytime-anywhere’ advantage that sit has to offer. With online education, students can now choose to prepare their own study schedules and study as per their own convenience. Gone are the days when students had no option but to regularly attend their classes at tuition centres or schools so as to complete their syllabus within the stipulated time period. With online education, students can now choose to set their schedule sheets.
  • Apart from study schedules, online education also enables students to stay in control of their study pace. Online education is a boon for both slow and fast learners. Slow learners can go through their study lessons as many times as they wish to, whereas fast learners can look forward to umpteen practice tests and revisions to further solidify their learning.
  • Online education has an added advantage for students studying under the international boards. Finding a good tutor or quality study material is not always an easy task for the Indians studying under the various Indian educational boards outside India. With quality online education coming into play, students can be sure of complete and stress-free study content that will help make scoring great marks in exams easy.
  • Online education imparts instructions using a variety of mediums thereby making studies interesting and engaging. Students now can study by reading online study material in text form and support it with video explanations of various concepts using real life/ 2D/ 3D videos and animations. Curriculum aligned puzzles and a variety of online and offline tests that give you instant results are some of the other benefits of online education.  Thus, use of multiple media helps make studies very interesting and learning easy.
  • Students can get themselves hooked to online education without burning a hole in their pockets. Apart from low subscription costs, there is significantly no additional or hidden cost involved in online education. By studying online, students can save a lot of money and time by doing away with unnecessary expenses incurred while commuting to and from schools, colleges, tuition centers etc.

I am confident that by now students must realized the benefits of online education. So all you students out there, the next time you face any difficulty while studying, just log on to the internet and surf you way through online solutions.

How to conquer Maths Anxiety?

Math anxiety is a concern for many students. Some students experience occasional problems in understanding the facts of mathematics while others have deep performance related issues in this subject. Many students all over the world tend to freeze during Maths tests, even if they known the procedure to solve the problems, understand all the formulae, equations and arrive at correct answers. So far it has been observed that fear of maths is the biggest obstacle in the path of learning Maths. 

Learning Maths is just like learning any other subject where true mastery can be achieved through practice. Students can outweigh the fear for the subject if they are honest and brave to make mistakes and learn from their mistakes.

Origin of Maths Anxiety
Maths anxiety generally occurs from a limited understanding of the subject. It also arises as a result of poor teaching that leads to unpleasant experiences. Most of the students who don’t understand the concepts, procedures and rules of the problem but try to memorize it, face the problem of anxiety.

Fear factor for Maths would no longer exist if the students follow few simple tips mentioned below:

Ask for early help:
If students face difficulty in a particular chapter, they can ask for tutorial help. Extra help can provide right boost to overcome Maths anxiety and add to their confidence to perform well in tests.


Cramming should be avoided:
Cramming for exams can often enhance Maths anxiety. So, students are advised to avoid cramming. They are suggested to break their study sessions into small portions. It is also advised to deal with problem areas as quickly as possible. All these would help minimize Math anxiety upto a large extent.


Emphasis on regular practice:
The best way to overcome Maths anxiety is to show a student that he/she can solve it correctly and can derive right answers. For the same, students should regularly practice problems related to their weaker sections. Rigorous practice and meticulous efforts would help the students get rid of their fear of Maths and side-by-side would also promote their conceptual understanding.  More and more practice ahead of an exam would help students identify their problem areas, rectify it and consequently boost self-esteem.

Learn Maths in an innovative way
Students who are tired of practicing problems from boring and mundane books can surely add a punch to their study schedule by practicing Maths from online puzzles, quizzes, graphics and animations. Students can go through various animated videos where problems are explained in a simple language for a complete understanding of concepts. These online study material and videos are available 24*7. Students have complete freedom to access this content at their own convenience.

Ask questions if confused:
Students should start learning Maths with a positive attitude and determination. They shouldn’t settle for anything less during the instruction sessions by tutors or teachers. In case of any confusion, they should ask for clear illustrations, demonstrations and simulations.

Teachers and parents of the students can play an important role to make certain that students understand problems in Maths presented to them without any confusion or ambiguity. They can also encourage them to work hard and get more practice. Once the students realize that they can learn Maths like any of the other subjects, the whole notion that Maths is a ‘tough’ subject and the resultant Maths anxiety can become a thing of the past.

Tips and Tricks to Excel in ICSE Papers

Scoring well in ICSE papers is no easy thing considering the vastness of the ICSE syllabus! Scoring good marks in ICSE papers really takes a lot of effort. A disciplined study-regimen that includes regular revision sessions and is backed by good health is a pre-requisite to scoring well in ICSE papers.

To help all you students out there who are preparing for ICSE papers or for that matter any other board papers, here are a few tips and tricks that can help you excel in your exams.

  • Study regularly! An important secret to scoring well in ICSE papers is to have a consistent approach towards studies. Regular study sessions will help students stay abreast with the overall pace required to complete the syllabus within the given time-frame. When compared to the various other educational boards operating in India, ICSE has the most expansive syllabus for class 10 examinations. As a result many a times students preparing for ICSE papers find handling the sheer volume in so many subjects, a little difficult. As a precautionary step to avoid last moment chaos and to facilitate effective understanding of concepts, students are advised to study regularly for their ICSE papers. Students can also seek help from various websites that provide ICSE curriculum aligned study material. The study material by these websites provide study content in interesting and fun format in order to accelerate the pace of learning.
  • Stay in touch! Ideally, students should study all the major subjects regularly in order to excel in their ICSE papers. But keeping in mind the time that is typically spent by most students in extra curricular activities, tuition sessions, relaxation activities etc. leaving them with very little time for self-study, it may be a little unrealistic to be able to touch all the subjects in a day. However, in order to score well in the ICSE papers students are advised not to lose touch with any of the subjects for more than 2-3 days. If students do not study any subject for a longer period, chances are that recall for that particular subject will be far lesser, and as a result they will lag behind. To help students schedule their studies better, a few websites provide online Study Planner. The Study Planner by these websites is an online organizer that helps students stay abreast with their progress and their level of preparation for each chapter.
  • Self-study is a must! Self- study does not mean completing homework, but investing time in studying alone with the primary objective of improving grades in school. To perform well in ICSE papers, students should devote majority of the available time to self-studying. This will help in better and instant understanding of the subjects and lead to a speedy memorization of concepts.
  • Study with breaks! In order to break the monotony that is usually a result of long study sessions, it is very essential for students preparing for ICSE papers to inject short breaks in-between their study routines. These short study breaks will help the mind to stay fresh and focused for a longer period. As a result studying for ICSE papers will become easier and also more fun.
  • Revise using past year ICSE papers! One of the very important tricks to score well in ICSE papers is to test your knowledge using previous year papers and sample papers. An activity like this helps students assess their preparation levels for the final ICSE papers. As students practice using previous years’ ICSE papers, they can also identify their weak areas and evaluate their time management skills and accordingly work upon it. Students can browse through a lot of websites that provide ICSE curriculum aligned practice and model tests to prepare better for their ICSE papers.
  • Eat healthy! The last and the most important tip to score well in ICSE papers is to eat healthy and stay fit. Students should try to increase their intake of fresh fruits and vegetables as it keeps both the body and brain healthy. With ICSE papers approaching, students should restrain themselves from eating food that can hamper their health in any way.

I hope all these tips and tricks will benefit students in many ways and will help make scoring good marks in ICSE papers easy. All the best for your exams!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

10th CBSE

CBSE 10th class students of the current academic year are among the early beneficiaries of the Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system introduced by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Unlike the students in the previous batches, the students studying in CBSE 10th class have the option of not appearing for the board exams. They can do so by opting for CCE – an assessment system that is based on round-the-year, inclusive evaluation. Under CCE, students are required to take two summative and four formative assessments that may include paper-pencil tests along with other formative assessments tools such as classroom quizzes, projects  etc. However, the students who wish to appear for board exams have to send in their requisition to their respective schools stating that they want to appear for Summative Assessment-II conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Grading Pattern & Assessment System under CCE

As mentioned above, students who have opted for CCE have to appear for summative & formative assessments on the basis of which students will be graded for their performance. The entire academic year of CBSE 10th class is divided into two semesters. For the current academic year, a weightage of 40% is being attached to the first semester where as the second semester carries a 60% weightage. However, from next academic year both semesters will carry equal weightage i.e. 50% each. The grading system adopted by CBSE is based on a 9 point scale. Students who score between 91-100 marks will be awarded grade A1, where as students who score between 81-90, 71-80, 61-70, 51-60, 41-50, 33-40, 21-32 & 20 and below will be awarded grades A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D, E1 & E2 respectively. With each grade certain grade points are also awarded, for example students who score an A1 grade will be awarded 10 grade points, a student with A2 grade will get 9 grade points so on and so forth. No grade points shall be awarded for grades E1 & E2. Grade points in each subject will be accumulated and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be arrived at.

Exam time-table under CCE

Through the introduction of CCE attempts have been made to engage the students throughout the year in activities that will help strengthen their learning , facilitate better understanding of concepts and will make the entire experience enriching. CBSE 10th class students will appear for Summative Assessment-I in the month of September and Summative Assessment-II in months of February-March.

With Summative Assessment-II a few months away, it is time that CBSE 10th & 9th class students brace up for these final exams. Students who are facing any difficulty in coping with subjects like Maths, Science, English etc and are looking for CCE aligned tests to help them prepare better can seek help from online educational websites. These websites provide CBSE & CCE aligned study content with videos, tests, revision notes etc for CBSE 10th & 9th that can help students understand concepts better and excel in exams.

So just surf through these websites and be sure of a stress-free study ride!

All the best for your exams!

School exams

One thing that students detest the most during their school lives is school exams. Under the current Indian education system, school exams are usually considered as the most reliable means of assessing a student’s progress. Undoubtedly, paper & pencil exams are important ways of assessing students’ understanding of concepts, but relying solely on paper-pencil based assessments as the only way to test how much a child knows may not be right. There are various ways other than school exams that can prove immensely helpful in assessing students’ progress in schools. Teachers can also assess students through various classroom activities like discussions, debates, practical assignments etc.  However, these techniques of assessing could possibly be time consuming and also require the teacher to be very insightful about child psychology. These techniques require teachers to practice strict caution against biases coming into play and demand from the teacher to be a lot more patient, so as to allow students to become comfortable with the set-up.  

Changes introduced by CBSE in its assessment system

Unlike the other educational boards in India that still continue to rely solely on paper & pencil school exams to evaluate ‘how much the student has understood’, CBSE has made an attempt to move away from this system. Under the new scheme (CCE) adopted by CBSE, along with the paper & pencil tests (summative assessments) students are also evaluated through various classroom activities (i.e. formative assessments) like quizzes, presentations, etc.  CCE also lays a lot of emphasis on the assessment of students in co-scholastics areas that contribute to the holistic development of student. In light of all the attempts made by the CCE to bring freshness into the education system, care has been taken not to undermine the importance of the traditional testing system (based on paper & pencil tests).  

How to prepare for school exams?

In order to excel in school exams (formative assessments and paper-pencil tests) it is very important for students to be attentive in class. Being attentive and focused in the class helps students to effectively understand the concept; as a result it helps them perform well in the classroom discussions. Likewise for the summative assessments it is very important for students to extensively go through the study material and understand all the concepts thoroughly. After understanding the concepts, the next important step is to test their understanding by taking chapter-wise tests. There are a few websites that provide such tests for students studying under CBSE, ICSE, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu boards. The chapter-wise tests available on such sites are in multiple-choice & question-answer formats that ensure thorough testing. Apart from these chapter-wise tests, students should also try their hand at sample papers/ model tests available at such websites. These mock exams can also help students test their exam taking skills.

Wishing you all the best for your school exams!

Happy studying!

Revision techniques for ICSE Papers

Revising using the right techniques can help students fetch their dream score in the final ICSE papers. In spite of working very hard, students are not able to achieve their dream score. One of the major reasons behind the same is poor revision technique adopted by students. While preparing for ICSE papers, it is very important for students to allocate ample time for revision sessions. Students often undermine the importance of quality revision sessions and consider it a futile exercise. However, it is imperative for students to undertake a few quality revision sessions following the right revision technique to reinforce learning and concretize conceptual understanding for ICSE papers.     

To help all you students out there with the right techniques on how to go about revising for ICSE papers, here are a few points elaborating on the same.
  • While starting to revise for ICSE papers the first and foremost step is to set revision goals. Setting realistic and achievable goals will help students arrive at the right course to proceed in. An activity like this will also help students make the most of their revision sessions. While setting revision goals students should make sure that the goals are not so high that it becomes difficult to achieve them.  The goals should also not be so easy that achieving them constitutes no real challenge for them. Goals should be such that they help students push themselves that extra bit while revising for ICSE papers. While setting goals, students are required to set both long-term as well as short-term targets.
  • While revising for ICSE papers, students should be sure of the environment they are studying in. It is very important for students to have their own comfortable study corner while revising for ICSE papers. The study corner should be well-lit and free of any disturbance.  This will help students concentrate better during their revision sessions.
  • The third and the most essential point while revising for ICSE papers is to incorporate small breaks in your revision sessions. Revising at a stretch often makes the studying exercise monotonous and results in reduced concentration levels. Studying with low concentration can result in reduced retention and poor recall. Therefore, students revising for ICSE papers or for that matter any exam are advised to incorporate small and timely breaks in their revision sessions that help them to get suitably re-charged.

Apart from the right revision technique, it is also important for students to use the right revision tools while preparing for ICSE papers. Student should carefully choose their revision tools keeping in mind their preferred learning styles.  There are a lot of websites that provide revision material in various formats. Students who prefer the visual mode of learning/ revising can refer to videos and crisp revision notes available on these websites, whereas tactile learners can practice their way through a variety of tests and curriculum-aligned puzzles. However, it is imperative for students to refer only those websites that provide quality learning content.

With tips on revision technique and revision tools in place, students can start revising and be confident of a great performance and an excellent score in the final ICSE papers.

All the best!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Help Yourself Learn Chemistry through the Internet


Chemistry is considered a difficult and challenging subject to learn and often causes frustration in students.  In schools, teachers sometimes teach Chemistry in such a way that leaves students feeling lost and confused about the subject. This is the reason that thousands of students are seeking additional help for learning Chemistry.

A couple of years ago, the only way to collect knowledge on any subject was to visit libraries with stocks of thick and heavy books with text printed in uninspiring black. But with the introduction of internet, that scenario has become history. Now, just a click of the mouse can help students find any information   on topics ranging from Electro- chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Thermodynamics to Equilibrium. 

Students can find a number of websites that provide a thorough knowledge on various chapters of Chemistry. They can also find online tutorials and online encyclopedias for static information on the subject. Now-a-days interactive help is also available for students on the internet where students can submit their queries and get their answers. 

Online Help Forums for Chemistry
Online forums are one of the most interesting and innovative ways to get help for Chemistry. Students can enter most Chemistry forums as a guest and can read the questions and answers posted there. However, if the students want to put a question or answer a query, they would have to register themselves as a member. Registrations for such online forums are usually free and involve a simple process that requires very little time. These forums are handled by expert tutors and instructors who have years of experience and a thorough knowledge in their respective fields.

Questions put in online forums are open and can be answered by all registered members. Multiple answers to a single question can help to open up the mind of students to endless possibilities and can help enhance their learning experience. 

Online Chemistry study material for CBSE students 
Students of CBSE boards can find NCERT solutions, CBSE sample papers, CBSE practice papers and much more in numerous websites. After a thorough study of Chemistry NCERT books, students can frame the answers to end-of-chapter questions themselves or find them online at a nominal or no cost. They can also look for definitions, concepts, reactions, structures and nomenclature in these websites which are sometimes supported by audio, video, graphics, animations and PowerPoint presentations for a better conceptual understanding.  

Students can participate in interactive quizzes, tests etc to assess their level of understanding and judge their preparation levels. They can attempt online sample papers, practice tests and revision exercises for a thorough revision. Revision using online sample papers would not only help students in tracing their weaker links but would also assist them in making their hold over such concepts stronger. Time bound sample papers and model papers available online also help students in managing time so that they can complete the questions within the allotted time in the examination. 

Unlike traditional classroom learning with mundane books, online learning is an exhilarating way to learn Chemistry. It not only helps in getting solutions to queries but also aims at the all-round development of students by enhancing their confidence levels.

Online study material for Chemistry, centers on the understanding the core concepts of the subject and improving the problem solving skills of students. If students follow the online study material for Chemistry with dedication, it would no longer be a difficult subject for them.

CBSE - Paving Way for Stress-free Learning


CBSE’s recent initiative to make class 10 board exams optional is the talk of the town. The introduction of Grading System along with the continuous and comprehensive evaluation, intends to make students lives easier. So, all the students who are to appear in their class 10 CBSE board exams from the academic year 2010-11 have an option to choose from!

In order to make studying a stress-free experience for students, CBSE regularly introduces reforms in its examination and evaluation processes. And the introduction of the grading system is considered as a step ahead in these reforms. CBSE understands its responsibility to deliver an atmosphere and a system to its students that is conducive for them to intellectually grow and maintain their pace in the extra curricular activities. Besides conducting exams for the students of class 10 and class 12, CBSE also conducts All India Engineering Entrance Examination and All India Pre Medical Test. Both of these are national level entrance exams and are a rage amongst students. Clearing these exams with a significantly good score gives students a direct entry to the top engineering and medical institutes of India. 

Apart from making reforms in the examination and evaluation processes, CBSE is also continuously involved in elevating the overall academic standard in the country. Continuous efforts are on to devise a student - friendly and a student - centric model by incorporating innovations in the present system. Various initiatives have been taking place in this respect. However, the one initiative that has emerged a continuous success year after year is the ‘CBSE Helpline’. CBSE Helpline was introduced a few years back and since then counsellors at CBSE Helpline are working hard to keep up with the queries of the students. These counsellors at CBSE Helpline address queries regarding the course curriculum, help students deal with exam related stress, provide moral support and encouragement etc.

Plans are in the pipeline to make CBSE an international board on the lines of IB and Cambridge International Examinations. Soon CBSE as an international board will also focus on students from other countries who are planning to pursue their higher studies in India.

With the entire structure in place, I am positive that CBSE will come out with more policies that make the entire academic culture more student-friendly.

How to study as per CBSE syllabus?

CBSE syllabus is usually the first thing that a student goes through when he/she steps into a new academic year. The key to a smooth academic year is to study right from the start of the academic session. Studying all the concepts enumerated in the CBSE syllabus in a systematic manner will not only help students gain complete conceptual clarity but will also enable them to enjoy the process of learning.

In order to experience a stress-free and smooth study ride, it is very important for students to divide their academic activity into logical steps and deal with each step one-by-one. Here are a few pointers for all you CBSE students out there on how to divide your learning activity into steps.

  • Go through the CBSE syllabus! The first and foremost step is to go through the CBSE syllabus thoroughly. A thorough read of grade-specific CBSE syllabus helps students to make an assessment of the time and effort required to proficiently complete all the topics. While going through the CBSE syllabus, students should highlight all the important topics that are likely to call for a greater investment of time and effort.
  • Set Goals! Once through with highlighting the important topics in CBSE syllabus, the next important step is to prepare a detailed study plan. This detailed study plan will help students deal with the requirements of all the subjects efficiently. Students can either prepare this detailed plan themselves or can seek help from online study planners made available by a lot of websites. These online study planners will not only list down all the topics in a particular subject along with the related activities expected to be undertaken by a student but will also help students with regular updates of their progress. In order to ensure timely completion of CBSE syllabus, students should set for themselves daily and weekly targets and regularly review their performance.
  • Collect Study Material! Once through with setting targets, students should then start collecting all the relevant study material. If students choose not to invest excessive effort and time in organizing study material, they can refer to websites that provide curriculum aligned study material. The study material available at these websites is supported with multimedia videos and value-adding graphics. This multimedia enriched study material will not on help with effective and speedy understanding of concepts but will also ensure timely completion of CBSE syllabus.
  • Study as per the plan! After organizing the study material, students are then expected to start off with the actual process of studying. To keep up with the daily and weekly targets and to ensure that all the topics in CBSE syllabus are efficiently completed, students should not let their minds get distracted and study with a single-minded focus.
  • Revision is must! Students should never miss out on the essential revision activity. Revision helps students assess their level of preparation for the final exams, reinforce learning and allow them to take corrective steps in order to improve in their weak areas. Students can study using a variety of revision tools like revision notes, model tests, practice tests, flash cards etc.

Now that all you students out there know how to efficiently complete your CBSE syllabus, take a go at it right away!

All the best!