ICSE solved question papers are your ticket to good marks

While all the parents are busy squirming and terrified of the upcoming board exams for standard 12^th and 10^th, most of the children are busy working on their papers. Since these are the final stages of exam preparation, all the kids busy studying, burying their noses in books, or simply solving off ICSE board exam question papers of the previous year. Defined by many educationists and teachers as the sure shot way of getting good marks, solving question papers of previous years has become an integral part of the study routine. Not just during the final days, but even from the start, some kids have gotten used to the habit of paper solving which will definitely ensure better results if combined with good study efforts.

Teachers are of the opinion that children need to divide their time between studying and solving sample question papers. These papers help them to get a better understanding of the type of questions that are asked in the exams. It also prepares them for any surprises that may be sprung their way. Model ICSE sample papers need to be solved every alternate day. If there are still any difficulties in understanding concepts or certain question, now the final time to clarify your doubts by talking to your teachers.

But does this practice of solving paper really help? According to a study conducted by an educational company, every year the papers that are set, follow a pattern and a certain code of conduct. All the question have a similar way of interpretation and more than often, when a child solves 10-12 ICSE test papers they are bound to score at least 70-80%. Although this number is not fixed because a lot also depends on their memory and how much they have studied, but it is a good way to start. It gives them confidence and keeps them focused on a goal.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that model question papers should only be used as a reference of the question and their types and not the answers. Many times, the answers given in the model sheet may not be as per the standard of the board but when you have text book answers, you know that you cannot go wrong. ICSE solved question papers are the best way to judge your answers. You can talk to your teachers and see if the solved answers are appropriate as per the board pattern and if they approve, then you can study from those as well.

Even when you are solving a sample question paper always set a time limit. You know that your exam will have a particular time limit and when you do that for solving sample papers it helps you to prepare better. You known the questions you need to attempt and the questions you need to leave. Since you are always given options, you can easily make sure which ones you want to opt out of. Attempting ICSE question papers for sample solving is a great idea because it will help you to map your progress and get a judgment of how much you know and how much you don’t.