Best Preparation Tips For Class 12th Board & Other Exams
Here, we will share the tips and tricks that can be used in board exams to score well.
1. Make a plan of action
First of all, you should make an exam preparation schedule and include time for each subject. You need to consider the CBSE exam dates for making a schedule. You should follow this schedule and regularly revise all the topics. Doing a lot of research is necessary in order to create a standard plan of action.
Although it's not always clear when students should start preparing for exams, but, it is better to start preparation as early as possible.
There are some basic steps that can help you to prepare for the exams. You should analyze the previous year papers to identify the important topics that were frequently asked. Flow charts are a great way to organize all the topics. Thereafter, make a list of topics in the order of importance.
2. Get acquainted with complete syllabus and exam pattern
By analyzing the complete syllabus thoroughly, you can easily identify the areas where maximum questions will be asked in the exam. You can make a list of such topics, and then separate the easier and tougher ones into sections.
Identify the high weightage topics and highlight them. After that, divide time as per the weightage of the chapters. With all this, you will get a fair idea of what needs to be done first.
3. Choose right books
You must use the right textbooks for the preparation of the exams. For CBSE students, NCERT books should be the first preference to start your preparation for board exams. You need to understand that the NCERT books are the source of every question asked in the paper. So, it is suggested to complete these books first, and then move to other reference books.
So, try to cover each and every chapter given in the NCERT books. Having too many books is not recommended, having one standard guide is often enough.
4. Make Notes
Making short notes for quick revision can really help in remembering things for a long time. You can write theorems, formulas, etc. on them. Stick these notes wherever you study, it will help in quick revision. You can divide a task into multiple sections and then complete it. In this way, you will not feel any burden.
Make notes while studying and write in your own language. Doing so will help in the last minutes of the exams to revise the syllabus.
5. Practice sample papers and question papers
You must solve the previous year question papers in order to know the level of difficulty. This will help you to keep track of your preparation. By which, you can find the weak areas and improve. Solving these papers also brings confidence, and can help in scoring good marks in exams.
6. Answer in a creative way
You must learn the art of writing answers in the exam. Subjects like Hindi and English can help in scoring well, if attempted strategically. Having the right idea of what is asked in the question is important. Try not to spend too much time on a single question. First try to answer the question you know, try to utilize the first 15 minutes of the exam to make a strategy.
Mark the questions that you can answer correctly, attempt them first and then go for other questions.
7. Time management
It is very important that you manage time properly during the exam. Doing so will help to avoid wasting any effort. Most of the time, students get carried away and start focusing on the wrong questions. Remember that the exam only has 3 hours. It's important that you start with the questions that you can write easily.
By solving the questions from the previous years' papers, you can improve your time management skills. Solving sample papers, textbooks, etc., will also improve your problem-solving skills.
8. Change study plan, if required
You can change the study plan depending on how you manage time and speed. It can also be changed once you improve. It all depends on the speed of how you manage to cover the entire syllabus. Try to include short breaks in your study plan, it will keep you refreshed.
Fear and anxiety can affect your performance in the exams. Instead of panicking, prepare for the test by focusing on the best possible solutions.
9. Write your exam properly
After preparing for the board exam, it's time to reflect on your hard work and write the best answer possible. Doing so will help you complete the exam on time. Do not write anything irrelevant, try to write what is asked.
A good score in board examinations helps you get admission in your favourite course and proceed with your dream career.
