Practical tips to help the students prepare more effectively
It is that time of the year again as board exams for classes 10 and 12 are in the horizons and students as well as parents are working hard to prepare well for the examination. This year, the exams are scheduled to begin from the third week of February and students have already started feeling the anxiety and stress that inevitably accompanies one of the most important exams they will ever take, the result of which will in impact the evolution of their career and shape the course of their life.Friendly advice and tips to students and parents abound on how to prepare for the exams, how to enhance memory and retention capacity amongst others. There are even readymade schedules complete with minute-by-minute guide on what to do and how to do it depending on the time of the day.
It is true that performance in the board exams is a cause for enormous anxiety for students which often leads to stress and sometimes rash action on their part. The immediate and most important outcome of good grades in board exams is that it enables a student to pick up subjects of his or her choice. At this critical juncture, getting bogged down by skepticism and stress is a real threat.
Cultivate confidence and develop a positive attitude to avoid getting distracted by stress and expectation of family and friends. It is important to remain calm and maintain healthy attitude as healthy attitude builds confidence and positivity. Remaining stress-free boost morale and helps in staying focused.
Time management is an important life skill that plays a key role in preparing for exams and beyond. Planning of schedule and its implementation leads to a more effective utilization of available time.
Health is a corollary of getting enough sleep, maintaining a predictable schedule, sufficient physical activity and eating right. Go to bed early and get up early. Kick start your day off with exercise and a healthy breakfast that will boost your energy and will help you stay active through the day. Mental health is as important as physical health and must not be ignored.
A good way to prepare for an exam is to know the exam pattern and the kind of questions that could appear in the exam. Attempting previous years questions helps in practicing and revising questions, understanding patterns of questioning that can be expected and introduces students to the time limits they will be exposed to on the day of their exam. Practice taking mock tests as much as possible to be conversant with the examination.
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