Studying at home

At Walnut, we follow a structured and effective study routine that helps students stay organised, build strong concepts, and develop independent learning habits.

Start with the Worksheets

Refer to the worksheet your child received in class. These worksheets are designed to reinforce what was taught and help students practise key concepts.
If it is Walnut Special, the worksheets provide complete coverage of the topic, including structured examples and sufficient practice. They are carefully designed to overcome many of the gaps in the new textbooks and should be treated as the primary study material.
If it is not a Walnut Special lesson, then you can use the worksheet + textbook as a reference material.

Check WalSH for Assigned Homework

Teachers announce homework in class. If your child misses noting it down, you can log into WalSH to check subject-wise homework in the daily updates.

Read from the Right Material

To revise or complete homework, refer to:

• Worksheets (primary material)
• WalSH presentations (for visual understanding)
• Textbook (as supplementary reference, where applicable)

The worksheets and presentations are aligned and structured. The textbook alone may not provide enough continuity or practice.

File Worksheets and Answer Sheets

Organise all checked worksheets and answer sheets in subject-wise files at home. Use separators for easy access and revision.
Read more about this HERE

Practice with Walmiki

Encourage your child to solve practice quizzes on Walmiki based on completed chapters.
These are short (5-question) quizzes that:

• Reinforce concepts
• Keep learning active
• Make exam preparation smoother

Regular Walmiki practice significantly improves retention and confidence.

Daily Study Time

Studying everyday is essential, especially from Std 3. But from Std 6 onwards, the students really need to study sincerely everyday. Skipping this results in an ever increasing backlog in understanding. The subjects increase, the load in each subject increases. Many students (and parents) get overwhelmed, especially in Mathematics. This is essential. As they go to higher standards, students cannot rely only on classroom time to be sufficient exposure for any topic. Repeated exposure is absolutely important for good assimilation.
You can refer to the article on homework, classwork and quizzes here.
Here is the expected daily effort on school days

For Std 9 and 10, it levels up even more. You can read more about that HERE.

Why Regular Practice is Necessary

Concepts are explained in class. However, true understanding comes through repeated practice.
This applies to all subjects, but especially to Mathematics. Across the world, students struggle with Math not because the concepts are beyond their understanding, but because they do not practise enough. Practice — not repeated explanation — is what builds clarity and confidence. Listening is passive. It is done in the classroom. Study at home should be active learning.

About Pace and Coverage

Each textbook is covered across one full academic year.
As students move to higher grades:

• The number of chapters increases
• Concepts become more detailed
• The pace naturally feels faster

This is not rushing. It is the required flow of the syllabus.
Slowing down would mean skipping or delaying core topics, which is not advisable, as subjects like Mathematics build progressively.

About "Super" Worksheets

Some worksheets are marked as "Super."
These are additional practice sheets:

• Optional, but strongly recommended
• Provided so you do not need to search for extra material outside school

They are meant for students who want more confidence and practice.
You can read more about them HERE

There are lots of practice exams, right from Std 1. We also have a lot of class tests for students once they get into Std. 6. Preparing for those and attempting them sincerely is important. What is also important is analysing them. You can read more about that HERE.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Repeatedly explaining concepts again and again does not improve understanding. This is why simply attending tuitions or hearing the same explanation multiple times is not very effective on its own.
What actually helps is active learning:

• Reading the content yourself (aloud if needed)
• Writing answers in your own words for descriptive subjects (just jotting down points is also fine)
• Solving questions independently for subjects like Mathematics
• Referring to solutions only when stuck
• Revisiting and re-solving the same questions after a few days

This process is what leads to real learning and long-term improvement.
Additionally, students should regularly use:

• Walmiki MCQs for quick concept checks
• Flashcards for recall and revision

These tools help keep the content active in memory and strengthen understanding over time.

Final Note

The shift from primary to secondary is a transition phase.
Students are expected to take more responsibility for their learning and regular practice becomes essential.
With a consistent routine at home and the structured support provided in school, students are able to build strong understanding and confidence across subjects.
If any parent / student finds it overwhelming, you can always reach out to us and we will help.