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Answers to most Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between CBSE & NCERT?
The NCERT provides academic and technical support for improvement of school education through its various constituents. The NCERT also drafts, publishes and recommends school text books (from Class I to Class XII) of various subjects based on the recommendations of knowledgeable faculty in the subject.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) was set up to achieve certain interlinked objectives:
- To prescribe conditions of examinations and conduct public examination at the end of Class X and XII
- To grant qualifying certificates to successful candidates of the affiliated schools.
- To fulfill the educational requirements of those students whose parents were employed in transferable jobs.
- To prescribe and update the course of instructions of examinations
- To affiliate institutions for the purpose of examination and raise the academic standards of the country.
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| What is LearnNext?
LearnNext is the smartest way to learn CBSE Maths & Science Syllabus - on your own at home! With LearnNext, you are assured of the latest CBSE course material, specifically tailored to meet your individual needs.
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| Which subjects are covered?
We currently cover Maths and Science for classes VI to X.
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| Does it conform to the New CCE system?
Yes, LearnNext confirms to the New CCE system. The scholastic assessment in CCE emphasis more on the measurement of the students knowledge based on a variety of question types which are amply covered in LearnNext
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| What if I discontinue my Airtel subscription can I continue using the package ?
The ability to using LearnNext depends on your continued service with Airtel. If you discontinue the Airtel Subscription, then the LearnNext subscription will be valid only till the current subscription period.
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| What all do I get as my subscription?
With the LearnNext subscription, you will get access to the LearnNext lessons, test, study planner, calendar, notes, test and assessment for Maths and Science for the class chosen by you.
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| What is the size of the LearnNext Software?
The LearnNext software is approximately 2.06 MB.
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| Why do I need to download LearnNext?
By downloading our Software you can access your account both offline and online. You can enjoy all our features only with the downloaded software.
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| Do I have to download LearnNext every time I want to use it?
No. You only need to download the software once. After the LearnNext software is downloaded in your system, the registered course content will automatically be downloaded.
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| How long does it take to download the LearnNext software?
It should not take more than a few minutes depending on your internet speed.
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| What shall I do if the download has not started?
You need to check the internet security level and enable pop-ups and try again. If you are unable to resolve the issue, please feel free to contact us .
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| What is the download process?
The download process is simple. Click DOWNLOAD, run/save the software and the rest is taken care of by the Set-up wizard.
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| What causes a download to delay or fail?
Generally, you shouldn't be having problem downloading LearnNext. However, the download might fail or be delayed due to a slow internet connection or network security. If you are unable to resolve the issue, you may call our helpline for assistance or mail us at support@LearnNext.com
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What are the minimum system requirements for running LearnNext?
- PC with Windows 2000, XP or Vista
- Optional Internet Connection
- Speakers, built-in or separate
- Computer with at least a 1GHz processor and 512 MB RAM
- Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
- Recommended color depth of 32bits
- 200 mb of minimum hard disk space for the application and the sample packages
- Maximum hard disk space required depends on the number of packages registered
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| Do I need administrator rights to install this software?
If you are trying to download the software on a network, you require permission from the network administrator.
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| How does the software work?
The software gives you easy access to all your registered content including the special features like Calendar, Notes, Reports etc. All of these great features are arranged in a user friendly interface.
Internet connection is required just for the first time to download the content and activate your LearnNext subscription. Thereafter, you can use the software as a completely offline application.
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| What are the advantages of LearnNext offline?
Once your course content is downloaded into your computer, you would be able to access all the features of the software without having to connect to the internet. The software would work as a stand-alone application when offline but it would automatically download the necessary updates whenever you connect to the internet.
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| What is Dashboard?
Dashboard is a user-friendly feature that allows you to view your Courses, Subscriptions details, Course Coverage, Tests, Reports, Calendar and Search on a single page. You can choose to view the features of your choice.
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| How do I know what content is available and what is being downloaded?
Navigate to the 'Courses' tab in LearnNext. After you select the course you would be shown the list of the chapters in that particular course. You would see the word 'Downloaded' beside every lesson for which the download is complete.
In the Dashboard, you would be able to check the summarized status of the content download.
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| How do I see what lessons are available?
Click on the Courses Tab and then select a course to view all the chapters and lessons available in that particular course. Please note that all our chapters and lessons are as per the latest CBSE framework.
What are the different sections in each lesson?
Each lesson has various aspects of learning such as Lesson explanation, summary, exercises, experiments and examples.
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| What is a slide?
A slide is a single screen of a lesson explanation.
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| How do I move to the next slide?
Each lesson has a play control. Just click the next arrow button to move to the next slide. Go through the product tour to know more.
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| Can I adjust the volume?
Yes. You can do this by clicking the Volume control panel either on LearnNext slides or at the task bar on your desktop.
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| I would like see content in full screen, how do I do that?
The Full Screen button is available at the bottom of each and every slide of a Lesson.
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| Can I go to any section in a lesson without completing the lesson?
Yes. You can navigate to any section without completing the lesson.
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| What is Notes?
Notes is your space to jot down points and queries during the lesson, just like you would do in a classroom.
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| How do I take notes?
In every lesson slide you would have a notes icon at the bottom right. Click on this icon and start keying in your notes.
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| How do I save notes?
Once you are done click on the Save icon in the Notes window and wait till the message changes to 'Saved'. Now every time you view this slide this note would be attached to it. The icon would appear on the top right corner of the slide.
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| Where do I see all the notes I've created?
Click on the 'Notes' tab to see all the notes that you have created or click on the notes icon at the top of each slide to open the note.
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| Will I be able to take notes on any slides?
Yes. You can take notes on any lesson slide.
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| I have a long list of notes, how do I manage them?
You can organize your notes by using some of the tools available under the Notes Tab.
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| What are filters for in notes?
Filters are used to easily locate your notes placed in a particular lesson. Just click the 'filter' link in the Notes page to define your filter settings.
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| What is a Notebook?
All the notes you create in a particular lesson is automatically grouped together to create a notebook. All your notebooks are available in the Notes section.
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| How do I create my own notebook?
Just go to the Notes page and click on the 'New Notebook' button. Once you have done this, you can start adding your notes.
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| How do I delete notes?
Click on the Notes Tab. Select the notes you would want to remove and click on the 'Delete' button.
You can also delete Notes directly from the slide by clicking on the red cross (X) icon available in the 'Notes' window.
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| What is archiving of notes?
All your notes are saved in a central location and can be retrieved when required. The process of archiving the notes is a simple, just select the note and then click on 'Archive' button in the Notes page.
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| What are reports?
Reports are the collective results of your course coverage and overall performance.
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| What kinds of reports are available?
There are three kinds of reports available. The first gives the details of Course coverage, the second is a Test progress and the third is about your overall performance.
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| What is the benefit of these reports?
Reports help you recognize the areas that require improvement and help improve your overall performance.
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| How is my performance calculated?
LearnNext uses an advanced method to calculate performance. Each test is designed with specific questions that are based on comprehension, knowledge and application, which help us calculate your overall performance very accurately.
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| What kinds of tests are available?
There are three kinds of tests available - Lesson-based, Model and Custom.
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| What is Custom Test?
Custom Tests are currently unavailable in LearnNext. We would be launching them soon.
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| How do I know the answers?
Every test has a key with a detailed explanation. The 'View Solution' link would appear in the Tests page after you have clicked on 'Done' to completed the test and clicked on the 'Review Answers' tab.
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| Can I retake a test which I have already taken?
Yes. You can retake your test as many times as you want.
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| Can I mark any question in a test for review?
Yes. You can mark any question[s] for review.
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| What is percentile?
A percentile is the calculation of your performance in relation to others who have taken the same test.
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| Can I update my percentile?
Yes. You can update your percentile using the 'refresh' icon on the test summary page. Remember, that you need to be online.
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| Can I view previous attempts of the same test?
Yes. This information is always available to you on the test summary page.
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| How many times can I attempt a test?
You can attempt a test as many times as you want.
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Calendar and Study Planner |
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| How does the Calendar work?
The calendar helps you schedule all your tasks, be it lessons, tests or other activities. All you have to do is to open the calendar and drag the lessons and the tests from the navigation section on the left of the screen. Please check the product tour for more details You can plan your own time table by using the unique 'drag and drop' feature.
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| What is a Study Planner?
A Study Planner helps the students to plan the lesson study and tests schedules depending on his upcoming exam schedules. The student needs to just choose the lessons to be included in the study planner and LearnNext will automatically create a study planner for the student and populate the calendar accordingly.
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| What are the benefits of using the Calendar?
You can schedule your lessons, tests and other events using the Calendar to create your study plans.
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| How do I schedule my events?
Schedule a test/lesson and enter the details using the 'drag and drop' feature.
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| Can I schedule my own events?
Yes. You can schedule your own events.
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| Do I get a reminder on my scheduled events?
Yes. You will receive an alert of your scheduled events in the dashboard.
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| Can I start a lesson from the Calendar?
Yes. You can start a lesson directly from the Calendar. Click on the lesson you want to play and select 'Take Now' from the drop-down menu.
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| Can I start a test from the Calendar?
Yes. You can start a test from the Calendar as well. Simply click on the test you want to take and select 'Take Now' from the drop-down menu.
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