Guides for parents
Straight answers on exams, boards and tutoring
Practical guides for parents of school students, written from how the boards and exams actually work.
- How to prepare for the CBSE Class 10 maths board exam · 3 min readA practical plan for CBSE Class 10 maths: finish NCERT, use the official sample paper and marking scheme, practise by chapter, then sit timed papers.
- CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE or IB: what the differences mean for your child · 3 min readA plain comparison of CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge IGCSE and IB for parents in India and the UAE: who runs each, how exams work and what to check before choosing.
- How to choose an online tutor for your child · 3 min readNine questions to ask before you choose an online tutor: syllabus fit, a trial class, how progress is shared, scheduling, safety and what happens if it is not working.
- IB Maths AA or AI: which course should your child take? · 3 min readHow IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches differs from Applications and Interpretation, at SL and HL, and how university plans should shape the choice.
- A 60-day study plan for Class 10 and 12 board exams · 3 min readA week-by-week plan for the last 60 days before CBSE or ICSE board exams: find gaps, practise by chapter, sit timed papers, and protect sleep.
- 1-to-1 tuition or a coaching class: which suits your child? · 3 min readAn honest comparison of one-to-one tuition and group coaching: what the research says, what each does well, and how to tell which your child needs.