ICSE PRACTICAL 2025-2026

CLASS -X

CHEMISTRY

The practical assessment typically includes several components:

 Experiments
 Practical File/Record Book
 Viva Voce
 Internal Assessment

Mark Distribution for ICSE Chemistry Practical

The practical assessment in ICSE Class 10 Chemistry carries 20 marks, which are distributed as
follows:

 Performing Experiments: The execution of experiments and the accuracy of results.

 Practical File: The quality and completeness of the practical record book.
 Viva Voce: Student’s ability to answer questions about the experiments and related
theoretical concepts.
 Internal Assessment: Student’s overall performance in the lab throughout the year.

Candidates will be asked to observe the effect of reagents and/or of heat on substances supplied
to them. The exercises will be simple and may include the recognition and identification of
certain gases and ions listed below. The examiners will not, however, be restricted in their choice
to substances containing the listed ions.

Gases: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen chloride, Sulphur dioxide,
Hydrogen

sulphide, Ammonia, Water vapour, Nitrogen dioxide.

Ions: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Zinc and Ammonium, Carbonate, Chloride, Nitrate,
Sulphide, Sulphite and Sulphate.
1. Action of heat on the following substances:

(a) Copper carbonate, zinc carbonate

(b) zinc nitrate, copper nitrate, lead nitrate

Make observations, identify the products and make deductions where possible (equations not
required).
2. Make a solution of the unknown substance: add sodium hydroxide solution or ammonium
hydroxide solution, make observations and give your deduction. Warming the mixture may be
needed. Choose from substances containing Ca2+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Pb2+, Zn2+, NH4+.

3. Supply a solution of a dilute acid and alkali. Determine which is acidic and which is basic,
giving two tests for each.

4. Add concentrated hydrochloric acid to each of the given substances, warm, make
observations, identify any product and make deductions:

(a) copper oxide

(b) manganese dioxide.

ward of marks 20 Marks

Internal Examiner 10 marks
External Examiner 10 marks

BIOLOGY

PLANT LIFE

(i) Observation of permanent slides of stages of mitosis.

(ii) Experiments demonstrating:

 Diffusion: using potassium permanganate in water.

 Osmosis: Thistle Funnel experiment and potato osmoscope.
 Absorption: using a small herbaceous plant.

(iii) Experiments on Transpiration:

 demonstration of the process using a Bell Jar.

 demonstration of unequal transpiration in adorsiventral leaf using cobalt chloride paper.
 demonstration of uptake of water and the rate of transpiration using Ganong’s potometer.

(iv) Experiments on Photosynthesis:

 to show the necessity of light, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
 to show the release of O2 during photosynthesis using hydrilla / elodea.

ANIMAL LIFE
  Identification of the structures of the urinary system, heart and kidney (internal structure)
and brain (external view) through models and charts
 The identification of different types of blood cells under a microscope.
 Identification of the internal structure of the Ear and Eye (Through models and charts).
 Identification and location of selected endocrine glands: Adrenal, Pancreas, Thyroid and
Pituitary glands with the help of a model or chart.

ISC PRACTICAL 2025-2026

CLASS-XII

CHEMISTRY

The Class 12 ISC Chemistry practical examination is worth a total of 30 marks. This includes 15
marks for the practical exam itself, 10 marks for project work, and 5 marks for the practical file.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

 Practical Examination: 15 marks.

 Project Work: 10 marks.
 Practical File: 5 marks.

1. Titrations:

Oxidation-reduction titrations:

These involve reactions where electrons are transferred between substances.

Example:

Titrating a solution of potassium permanganate (KMnO4) with a solution of iron(II) sulfate

(FeSO4).

2. Rate of Reaction:

Study of factors affecting reaction rates:

This includes investigating how factors like concentration, temperature, and catalysts affect the
speed of a chemical reaction.

Example:

Studying the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium thiosulfate.

3. Compound Identification:
Testing for functional groups: Identifying the presence of specific organic functional groups like
alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines.

Example: Testing for the alcoholic group in glycerol using a specific reagent.

Tests for carbohydrates and proteins: Identifying the presence of carbohydrates (like glucose)
and proteins (like those in milk).

Example: Using iodine solution to test for starch.

4. pH Determination:

Using indicators:

Determining the pH of various solutions using pH paper or universal indicators.

Example:

Comparing the pH of different solutions like fruit juices or acid/base solutions.

5. Electrochemistry:

Setting up voltaic cells: Constructing a simple voltaic cell, also known as a galvanic cell, to
demonstrate the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy.

Example: Setting up a voltaic cell using zinc and copper electrodes.

6. Qualitative Analysis:

Identifying single salts:

Identifying the presence of specific anions (negatively charged ions) and cations (positively
charged ions) in a given salt.

Example:

Identifying the anion in a salt like sodium carbonate (CO32-) or the cation in a salt like copper
sulfate (Cu2+).

BIOLOGY

1. Major Experiments (5 marks):

These are more involved experiments, such as studying pollen germination or isolating DNA.

2. Minor Experiments (4 marks):

These are typically shorter experiments, like determining the percentage of germination in seeds.
 3. Slide Preparation (5 marks):

Students will be assessed on their ability to prepare and identify slides of various biological
samples, potentially including mitosis stages or cell structures.

4. Spotting:

Spotting (7 marks): Students will be required to identify and describe various specimens under a
microscope or from images. This may include:

a) Stages of meiosis and mitosis

b) Different types of pollination
c) Development of male and female gametes
d) Various plant and animal tissues and organs
5. Project Work:

Investigatory Project (5 marks):

 Students will conduct a small-scale research project on a biological topic, and prepare a
report.
 Project Record and Viva Voce (4 marks):
 The project record and a viva voce (oral examination) based on the project contribute to
the overall marks.
 Practical Record and Viva Voce:
 Practical Record (4 marks):
 This refers to the lab notebook where students record their experiments, observations, and
results.
 Viva Voce (4 marks):
 An oral examination where students are questioned on their understanding of the practical
work and the underlying biological concepts.
 Overall Evaluation:
 The practical exam is worth a total of 30 marks.

The evaluation is distributed across the major and minor experiments, slide preparation, spotting,
project work, and the practical record and viva voce.
 Class 10th Physics Practical
1. Lever - There are many possibilities with a meter rule as a lever with a load (known or
unknown) suspended from a point near one end (say left), the lever itself pivoted on a
knife edge, use slotted weights suspended from the other (right) side for effort. Determine
the mass of a metre rule using a spring balance or by balancing it on a knife edge at some
point away from the middle and a 50g weight on the other side. Next pivot (F) the metre
rule at the 40cm, 50cm and 60cm mark, each time suspending a load L or the left end and
effort E near the right end. Adjust E and or its position so that the rule is balanced.
Tabulate the position of L, F and E and the magnitudes of L and E and the distances of
load arm and effort arm. Calculate MA=L/E and VR = effort arm/load arm. It will be
found that MA VR in the third case. Try to explain why this is so. Also try to calculate
the real load and real effort in these cases.
2. Determine the VR and MA of a given pulley system.
3. Trace the course of different rays of light refracting through a rectangular glass slab at
different angles of incidence, measure the angles of incidence, refraction and emergence.
Also measure the lateral displacement.
4. Determine the focal length of a convex lens by (a) the distant object method and (b) using
a needle and a plane mirror.
5. Determine the focal length of a convex lens by using two pins and formula f = uv/(u+v).
6. For a triangular prism, trace the course of rays passing through it, measure angles i1, i2,
A and δ.Repeat for four different angles of incidence (say i1=400 , 500 , 600 and 700 ).
Verify i1+ i2=A+δ and A = r1 + r2.
7. For a ray of light incident normally (i1=0) on one face of a prism, trace course of the ray.
Measure the angle δ. Explain briefly. Do this for prisms with A=600 , 450 and 900
8. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the material of the given calorimeter, from the
temperature readings and masses of cold water, warm water and its mixture taken in the
calorimeter.
9. Determination of specific heat capacity of a metal by method of mixtures.
10. Determination of specific latent heat of ice.
11. Using as simple electric circuit, verify Ohm’s law. Draw a graph, and obtain the slope.
12. Set up model of household wiring including ring main circuit. Study the function of
switches and fuses.
 Class 12th Physics Practicals

1. To find focal length of a convex lens by using uv method (no parallax method) Using a
convex lens, optical bench/metre scales and two pins, obtain the positions of the images
for various positions of the object; f<u2f. Draw the following set of graphs using data
from the experiments - (i) ν against u. It will be a curve. (ii) Magnification v u m     =
  against ν which is a straight line and to find focal length by intercept. (iii) y = (100/v)
against x = (100/u) which is a straight line and find f by intercepts.
2. To find f of a convex lens by displacement method.
3. To determine the focal length of a given convex lens with the help of an auxiliary convex
lens.
4. To determine the focal length of a concave lens, using an auxiliary convex lens, not in
contact and plotting appropriate graph.
5. To determine focal length of concave mirror by using two pins (by u-v method).
6. To determine the refractive index of a liquid by using a convex lens and a plane mirror.
7. To determine the focal length of a convex mirror using convex lens.
8. Using a metre bridge, determine the resistance of about 100 cm of (constantan) wire.
Measure its length and radius and hence, calculate the specific resistance of the
material.Verify Ohm’s law for the given unknown resistance (a 60 cm constantan wire),
plotting a graph of potential difference versus current. Also calculate the resistance per
cm of the wire from the slope of the graph and the length of the wire.
9. To determine the internal resistance of a cell by a potentiometer.
10. From a potentiometer set up, measure the fall in potential (i.e. pd) for increasing lengths
of a constantan wire, through which a steady current is flowing; plot a graph of pd (V)
versus length (l). Calculate the potential gradient of the wire and specific resistance of its
material. Q (i) Why is the current kept constant in this experiment? Q (ii) How can you
increase the sensitivity of the potentiometer? Q (iii) How can you use the above results
and measure the emf of a cell?
11. To verify the laws of combination of resistances (series and parallel) using metre bridge.