ICSE Quarterly Tests PDF: Class 6-10 Chapter Downloads

ICSE quarterly tests need the right chapter-wise study material, and this page brings all 319 textbook PDFs for Classes 6 to 10 in one place. You can download the quarterly tests preparation material across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Geography. Each group below covers the chapters that show up in your school’s first-term assessments.

Download ICSE Books PDF

These are the 319 chapter-wise books PDFs hosted on icseboard.org for ICSE, organised by class and subject. Each section below explains what those books cover before the download table.

Class 6 — Biology

Covers the basics of life science, starting with the differences between living and non-living things. Students learn about unicellular and multicellular organisms and how plants differ from animals. The chapters also introduce health, hygiene, diseases, and first aid.

Class 6 — Geography

Explores Earth as a planet, its shape, and why it supports life. Students study the geographic grid of latitudes and longitudes, Earth's rotation and revolution, landforms, and types of rocks. The early chapters build map-reading foundations needed for later classes.

Class 6 — Mathematics

Builds number sense starting with the number system, integers, and the number line. Students then work through factors, multiples, fractions, and decimal fractions. The 30 chapters give plenty of practice for first-term assessments.

Class 6 — Physics

Introduces measurement, force, friction, and pressure as core physical concepts. Students learn how simple machines make work easier and how energy is used. The chapters focus on real-world examples to explain each idea.

Class 7 — Biology

Begins with the cell as the structural and functional unit of life. Students study how cells specialise and how organisms are organised. The chapters cover nutrition, digestion, respiration, and transpiration in plants and animals.

Class 7 — Chemistry

Starts with elements, compounds, and mixtures as the three forms of matter. Students learn the difference between physical and chemical changes. The chapters also cover acids, bases, salts, air, and water.

Class 7 — Mathematics

Extends the number system and introduces powers and roots. Students practise HCF, LCM, fractions, decimals, and the unitary method. The 36 chapters provide a wide range of problems for first-term revision.

Class 7 — Physics

Covers measurement, motion, sound, and heat as core topics. Students learn about light, shadows, and reflection using plane mirrors. The early chapters also explain mass, weight, and density.

Class 8 — Biology

Focuses on life processes like transport in plants and the human circulatory system. Students study reproduction in plants and animals, health, hygiene, and pollution. The chapters include practical activities like pulse counting and blood group identification.

Class 8 — Chemistry

Covers hydrogen as the lightest element, its preparation, and occurrence. Students learn about carbon, carbon-based fuels, and carbon compounds. The chapters also compare metals and non-metals.

Class 8 — Mathematics

Introduces sets, formulae, and polygons alongside fundamental algebraic concepts. Students work through decimals, constructions, HCF, and LCM. The 40 chapters build a strong base for Class 9 mathematics.

Class 8 — Physics

Starts with the universe, galaxies, and the solar system. Students study physical quantities, lenses, and properties of solids. The chapters also cover heat and heat transfer in detail.

Class 9 — Biology

Covers health organisations and waste generation and management. Students learn how science is defined and how biology fits as a branch of life science. These chapters connect classroom biology to real-world health and environmental issues.

Class 9 — Chemistry

Focuses on symbols, valency, radicals, and balancing chemical equations. Students learn to write formulae for compounds and practise different types of reactions. The additional charts provide reference material for valency and periodic trends.

Class 9 — Mathematics

Begins with rational and irrational numbers and how to identify terminating decimals. Students study compound interest with and without formulas, expansions, and factorisation. The 28 chapters include step-by-step worked examples.

Class 9 — Physics

Covers measurements and experimentation using vernier callipers and screw gauges. Students study motion in one dimension, laws of motion, and pressure in fluids. The chapters also explain Archimedes' principle and heat energy.

Class 10 — Biology

Covers cell division, genetics, and absorption by roots. Students study transpiration, photosynthesis, and the circulatory system in detail. The 14 chapters build on Class 9 concepts for the board exam.

Class 10 — Chemistry

Starts with the periodic table and chemical bonding. Students study acids, bases, salts, analytical chemistry, and the mole concept. The chapters also cover electrolysis with previous year questions and self-evaluation tests.

Class 10 — Mathematics

Covers value added tax, sales tax, banking, and linear inequations. Students study quadratic equations and their applications. The 30 chapters include board-level practice questions and worked examples.

Class 10 — Physics

Focuses on turning forces, moment of a force, and equilibrium. Students study work, energy, power, machines, and refraction of light. The chapters also cover the spectrum and lens properties for board exam preparation.

How to use these chapter PDFs for first-term revision

Quarterly exams usually test the first few chapters of your ICSE syllabus. The PDFs here are organised by class and subject, so you can pull exactly what your school plans to test.

• Match the PDF to your school’s test syllabus. Schools do not all test the same chapters in the first term. Check your own test notice before downloading.
• Read the chapter theory first. Each PDF opens with learning objectives and the core concept. For example, Class 6 Biology starts with the characteristics of living beings and how they differ from non-living things.
• Solve the in-chapter exercises. The textbooks place practice questions right after each concept. Work through them before you move to the next chapter.
• Use the examples as models. Class 9 Mathematics shows each step when checking if a fraction is a terminating decimal. Follow that exact working in your test.

You can cross-check the official syllabus topics on the CISCE website to confirm what your school expects.

What these textbooks cover inside each subject

The download table groups PDFs by class and subject. Here is what you will find inside the main subject groups.

Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Class 6 and 7 Physics builds from basic measurement and force to sound, heat, and light reflection. Class 7 adds mass, weight, and density.
• Class 8 Physics covers the universe, lenses, and heat transfer. Class 9 moves to measurements, motion, and Archimedes’ principle.
• Class 10 Physics focuses on force, machines, refraction, and the spectrum.
• Class 7 Chemistry starts with elements, compounds, and physical versus chemical changes.
• Class 8 Chemistry covers hydrogen, carbon, fuels, and metals versus non-metals.
• Class 9 Chemistry deals with valency, radicals, and balancing chemical equations.
• Class 10 Chemistry covers the periodic table, chemical bonding, acids, bases, and electrolysis.
• Biology runs from Class 6 life processes to Class 10 genetics and photosynthesis.

Mathematics and Geography

• Class 6 Mathematics covers the number system, integers, factors, and fractions across 30 chapters.
• Class 7 Mathematics adds powers, roots, HCF, LCM, and the unitary method.
• Class 8 Mathematics introduces sets, formulae, and polygons.
• Class 9 Mathematics covers rational and irrational numbers, compound interest, and factorisation.
• Class 10 Mathematics includes value added tax, banking, linear inequations, and quadratic equations.
• Class 6 Geography covers Earth as a planet, the geographic grid, rotation, revolution, and rocks.

Common mistakes students make while studying for quarterly tests

First-term tests catch many students off guard because they treat them like casual class tests. Here are the errors to avoid.

• Skipping the theory and jumping to exercises. The textbook explains the rule before the questions. If you skip the explanation, you will struggle with application-based problems.
• Ignoring the learning objectives. Each chapter lists what you should learn. Use them as a checklist to see if you are ready for the test.
• Not checking the school’s test scope. Quarterly tests cover only part of the year’s syllabus. Studying chapters your school will not test wastes time.
• Memorising formulas without practice. In Class 9 Chemistry, knowing the valency chart matters less if you cannot balance a simple equation. Practice both.
• Leaving revision to the last day. Spread your chapter reading over the weeks before the test. Last-minute cramming fails for subjects like Biology where processes build on each other.

Study order for the first term across classes

A clear study order helps you cover the test syllabus without panic. Follow this sequence.

1. Download the PDFs for your class and subject. Pick only the chapters your school plans to test.
2. Read the first chapter fully. Note the learning objectives and key definitions.
3. Solve the exercise questions. Write the answers in your notebook, not just in your head.
4. Check your answers. Compare your working with the examples in the PDF.
5. Move to the next chapter. Do not skip ahead, since later chapters often build on earlier ones.
6. Revise all covered chapters two days before the test. Re-read your notes and redo any difficult questions.

Frequently asked questions about quarterly test PDFs

How many PDFs can I download from this page?

You can download all 319 chapter PDFs covering Classes 6 to 10 across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Geography.

Do these PDFs cover the full ICSE syllabus or just quarterly test chapters?

They cover the full textbook for each class and subject. For your quarterly tests, download only the chapters your school plans to test in the first term.

Are these PDFs aligned with the CISCE syllabus?

Yes, the textbook material follows the CISCE-aligned ICSE syllabus for each class. You can verify the official syllabus on the CISCE website.

Can I use these PDFs for Classes 6 to 10 or only one class?

The table includes PDFs for all classes from 6 to 10. You can filter by your class and subject to find the chapters you need.

Do these PDFs include solved examples?

Yes, the textbooks include worked examples and exercise questions. For instance, Class 9 Mathematics shows the full working to check if a fraction gives a terminating decimal.

Reference: CISCE-aligned ICSE textbook material (Classes 6-10).