Complete Guide for Exam Preparation

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Tuesday, 08 March 2011 01:33

Written by Prerna Sharma

So the exams are knocking at the door and you have not started preparing yet. Or you have started studying well in advance but are too nervous to find out whether you are on the right track or. Here you have all the exam tips that will prepare you before your exams begin and also to face the exams without breaking down.

How to score more marks in my board exam?

• Scoring good marks in board exams is not that tough if you keep certain things in mind.
• Prepare a time table two months in advance according to the lessons that needs to be completed. Keep rescheduling your time table every week or fortnight as and when you cover up your topics or chapters.
• Always keep a track on your topics that are yet to be learned by noting it down and strike them off as you learn then.
• Keep substantial time to revise all the topics again right before the exams.
• Never leave any topic to be learned the day before exam.
• A good night’s sleep is a must. If you are studying at night then you can catch sleep early morning to feel fresh for your exam in the afternoon.
• Never study single subject in one day. Study two different subjects for day and evening to complete your syllabus fast.

Exam Preparation To Score Well

• Getting Started: Before to start studying seriously, you have to find out how much time is left for the exam and how much syllabus has to completed. Collect all the required notes and organize them chapter wise. This improve your flow of study.

• Study Plan: You have to be very wise in creating your time table according to the time in hand and your target performance in the exam. Be practical focus more on important topics. Divide the syllabus into small portions and do not make a session too long. Always include recreational breaks to break the monotony of your schedule.

-Make a condensed form of long notes either in bullet points or summary form.

- Highlight the keywords with a pencil so that you just have to have a look at them to remember everything a minute in few seconds.

- Use stick notes or flashcards to remember important points by making a diagram or bullets.

-When you have finished learning everything, solve previous year’s or sample question papers to check your ability. Revise the area again in which you stand weak.

• Your Health: You have to be in right condition to write good exam. Take time to relax and do not burden the mind by studying continuously. Take a refreshing bath and eat well before your exam.

Board Exam Tips

• Give time to study, recreation and also food daily.

• Morning is the best time to learn so schedule all the theory papers in morning and practical subjects in late afternoon or evening.

• Recreation like outdoor game, reading book or even a walk is essential to make your mind fresh and come out of your.

• Do not forget to solve all the question papers of previous year.

What Do I need to bring in my examination hall?

Admit Card or hall ticket

Identity Card

Extra pens and pencils and all the require tools

Wrist watch or a timer

A bottle of water or energizing drink

Calculator only if allowed

Board Exam Tips?

• Start your answer to the point so that the examiner knows that you are aware of the topic.
• Your conclusion should be equally impressive as you will get marks right after this.
• Divide your answer in specific paragraphs and mention one opinion or point in one paragraph.
• Underline any important keyword or point with pencil. This way all the points will be highlighted and you will appear to be a good student.

How To Impress Paper Checkers?

• An informative introduction and conclusion shows that you know the topic well. This is a key to impress your paper checker.
• Your paper should appear neat and organized. Draw margins on both side of the page and write neatly in between.
• Minimize your scribbling and right in a neat well spaced handwriting to impress the checker to give you decent marks.
• Underline the important points and divide your points into specific paragraphs.
• Tie or staple your answer sheets neatly securely to make easier for the teacher to check it.
• Number your answers accurately and draw lines after finishing an answer.

What Should Be My last Minute Preparation?

• Believe in yourself and revise the topics in which you are strong rather than wasting time in understanding new topics.
• Use studying tools like highlighting or stick notes to memorize new points quickly.
• Make a quick timetable according to the available time and chapters left to be learnt.
• Study two or three subjects in a day to complete small portions from each and get an overall grip of the syllabus.
• Write important formulas and definitions in a chart paper and paste in your room to memorize it without spending much time.
• Even if the exams are very near do not panic and study calmly by mediating for ten minutes before you sit to study.

How To Finish Exam papers in 3 Hours

• Read the questions well and decide which ones you will answer first.
• Divide 3 hours into the number of answers you have to write. Finish each answer strictly on time and do not delay.
• If you are running out of time, write those answers first in which you can score the most.
• At the last hour, don’t waste time in drawing lines instead concentrate on your writing.

Tips and Tricks To Pass P1 and P2 of C.A exams

• You require a good strategy to pass the C.A paper. First of all enhance your writing speed and skills to complete the paper. Go for case studies and expert opinions and gear on reference books. Develop a habit of writing and making concise notes to memorize everything before the exams.
• A little secret from a C.A student – If you are unable to pass this exam in your town then register from some small town with less people appearing in exam. Some regions have quota system. You may get passed from that region.

Tips To Score Good Marks for IAS

IAS Exam is very tough to crack in one go. Yet it is possible if you have a focused approach for your preparation.

• The syllabus for the exam is vast and it has to be completed with a good strategy and plan by selecting important topics at first by going through the syllabus thoroughly.
• Equal importance should be given to optional subjects as they will also make you score well.
• Use different strategies to answer different types of answers so that you answer all questions on time.
• Read the newspaper strategically to know about current affairs. Also read one reference book current affairs.
• 2marker questions are easy to score. Put equal focus on them to score well.

Exams need good and planned preparation in order to score well. Rather than mugging up the syllabus if you spare some time to think wisely then no one can stop you from getting excellent scores in any general and competitive exams.