Can you explain the Best of 5 Rule in ICSE and how it will affect my exam preparation?
The "best of 5 rule" in ICSE refers to the fact that the best five marks obtained by a student in any subject in the ICSE examination will be considered for calculation of the final result. This rule applies to all subjects, including languages and humanities.
This means that students should focus on
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