The balance between academy books and reference books depends on several factors — your child’s age, academic pretensions, and literacy style. Then is a breakdown to help guide you: School Books( Core Textbooks)
These are essential because:
- They are aligned with the class and test conditions.
- Preceptors generally follow them nearly in class.
- Utmost questions in examinations come from or are grounded on these books.
Focus position:
- High For utmost scholars( especially in grades K – 10), 70 – 80% of study time should go to understanding
and learning academy handbooks.
- Insure all exercises, exemplifications, and generalities from academy books are completely understood.
Reference Books
- These help in heightening understanding of delicate generalities.
- Rehearsing redundant problems for better operation and speed.
- Preparing for competitive examinations ( like Olympiads, NTSE, JEE/ NEET latterly on).
Focus position:
- Reciprocal for advanced learners or test applicants( class 9 and over) can increase to 40 – 60 depending on pretensions.
Suggested rate by Grade Level
Grade Level School Books Reference Books
1 – 5 80 20( fun or exploratory)
6 – 8 60 40
9 – 10 50 50
11 – 12 40 – 50 50 – 60(if preparing for competitive examinations)
Tips:
Use reference books after academy book generalities are clear.