Try A Tests

Only for Secondary Students (Std 6 onwards)

Try-A-Tests are short chapter-based written tests conducted for students from Std 6 onwards in subjects where they are applicable (see table below).
The purpose of Try-A-Tests is to ensure that each lesson is studied properly as it is completed, instead of students waiting to prepare only before large exams.

Format

• Each Try-A-Test is a 15-mark written test
• The test takes 25–30 minutes and is conducted within a regular classroom period
• It is conducted in the period immediately after a chapter is completed
• Students sit in their regular classroom seating

Question Papers

There are four sets of question papers: A, B, C and D. All four sets are made available to students digitally on WalSH when the chapter is finished in the class. These serve as the study and practice material for the chapter.

During the test:

• Students receive all four sets in print
• The teacher announces which set each student must solve
• Students sitting next to each other have to solve different sets

Since the question sets are already available in advance, students are expected to study and prepare for the test beforehand.

Try-A-Tests include primarily easy to medium level questions, as they are conducted immediately after a chapter is taught. Higher-order and more challenging questions are introduced later during Practice Tests and Unit Tests.

Why are question papers shared in advance?

Try-A-Test papers are shared shortly before the test to ensure that students prepare for the test. Experience has shown that when tests are conducted without prior preparation, a large number of students attempt them casually, which reduces the effectiveness of the entire process.

• Students are encouraged to revise the chapter
• More students engage with the content seriously
• The test becomes a meaningful exercise rather than a formality

Even if students refer to the paper beforehand, the objective is achieved — they are studying, practicing, and preparing.

Marks

• Marks obtained in the Try-A-Test are recorded and included in the student's formative assessment for the unit
• There are no retests — the marks obtained are the marks recorded

Try-A-Test Subject Schedule

A Note for Parents

Try-A-Tests are designed to build the habit of steady preparation and responsibility towards academics. When students revise each chapter as it is taught, exams never become overwhelming. Most academic stress arises only when preparation is postponed until the last moment.
Parents are encouraged to monitor WalSH regularly and ensure that students prepare for upcoming Try-A-Tests.
Students are expected to spend time revising and practising at home after each lesson. Try-A-Tests are effective only when students prepare for them sincerely.
A small amount of consistent effort after every lesson makes a significant difference over the year. When these habits develop early, students grow into confident and independent learners who are well prepared for larger academic challenges ahead.