{"id":2537,"date":"2014-06-13T18:56:42","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T13:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mycbseguide.com\/blog\/?p=2537"},"modified":"2014-06-13T18:56:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-13T13:26:42","slug":"improving-marks-in-board-exams-is-no-big-deal-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycbseguide.com\/blog\/improving-marks-in-board-exams-is-no-big-deal-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Marks in Board exams is no Big Deal Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Students across the world feel the exam pressure and the stress related to it. It is especially more in our country as it&#8217;s not just exams but the dreaded <strong>CBSE board exam<\/strong>s, which come with a persistent parental pressure of performing well. If I were to decide, I would banish the concept of exams from the world! But schools aren\u2019t going to get rid of board exams any time soon, hence students might as well learn to deal with them as calmly and effectively as possible. Following are five great ways for you to improve your board exam performance:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Planning is a must, planning comes first.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most of the students just tell themselves that they\u2019ll study as much as possible for the board exams, and then they\u2019ll- \u201chope for the best.\u201d Well truly this isn\u2019t a wise approach. See your exam like taking on an important project, like building a bridge! Can you start building a bridge without first coming up with a plan? Can you just begin construction and \u201chope for the best\u201d? No right? In a similar way, it is important to outline a strategy for how you\u2019ll get ready for an exam. Here are some questions to consider as you devise your plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When will you start preparing for the board exams?<\/li>\n<li>How many hours each day\/week will you block out for studies?<\/li>\n<li>Which topics do you need to emphasize on?<\/li>\n<li>How many mock exam papers will you solve?<\/li>\n<li>How many times will you revise the entire portion?<\/li>\n<li>What distractions are you likely to face and how will you overcome them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An important saying goes like- &#8216;Failing to plan is planning to fail&#8217;. So make sure you have a plan for every exam you take, be it a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.askiitians.com\/school-exams\/cbse\/class-10.html\"><strong>CBSE class X exam<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.askiitians.com\/school-exams\/cbse\/class-12.html\"><strong>class XII exam<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Compromising on sleep is compromising on your optimal efforts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Normally all exams are scheduled for the morning. If you would revise till late at night, you would feel very sleepy in the morning. Thus, start sleeping earlier at least one week before so that your body will have time to adjust. Else, your mind won\u2019t be in an optimal state to give your best in the <strong>board exam<\/strong>s. Getting enough sleep is vital if you want to improve your memory and mental focus. Though it is tempting to stay up late, but in most cases this might prove counter- productive. So perform your best after an adequate rest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Last- minute mugging right before the exam is a big no- no.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s common for students to spend the 10 minutes before an exam doing some last-minute revision. This may provide some psychological reassurance, but overall it does more harm than good. With just few minutes to a paper, you either know the required information or you do not. If you frantically review facts or formulae during this time, you will become more stressed and anxious, which would ultimately negatively affect your performance. So rather, make use of the time before the start of the exam to relax. Take a deep breath. Be confident, as you have done a good planning and prepared methodically.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Gita says- Do the work, without thinking its consequences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thinking about the results while you are preparing, or writing board exam should not happen. When professional athletes perform in crunch time\u2014 like, when they hit the game- the winning shot, what do you think goes through their mind? You might expect them to think something like \u201cHow the crowd would react if they missed the shot\u201d. But they would rarely say anything like that. They would normally say \u201cI just took the shot the same way I\u2019ve taken it thousands of times before in practice.\u201d So, it\u2019s this focus on the process, and not the outcome, which allows a person to achieve better results. This means, instead of feeling \u201cI must ace this exam\u201d, you should instead, concentrate on staying calm, thinking positive and being focussed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Know and use the best exam- taking techniques.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you might know all, but still board exams would seem like a horror. This happens when you\u2019re not equipped with the necessary exam- taking skills and thus you end up not getting the grades you were hoping for. Here are some basic exam- taking techniques:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be familiar with the structure of the exam. It\u2019s important to know the answers to the questions like:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 How many sections will the exam have?<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Will there be multiple- choice questions, open- ended questions, tricky questions, lengthy questions etc.?<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Would there be negative marks?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a stopwatch- During an exam, every second counts. Using a stopwatch will help you to keep track of the time more accurately. For example, if you have 50 minutes to complete a 50 marks exam, then ideally you have one minute per mark. So, if, after 10 minutes, you\u2019ve still not done 10 questions, it\u2019s time to speed up. Practice with stopwatch when you are solving mock papers. Some sections maybe lengthier than others, so you will be mentally prepared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you get stuck, move on- If you\u2019re unable to solve a problem, don\u2019t fret. Instead of lingering on it and wasting time, move. Maintain your composure and go on to the next question. When you\u2019ve completed the rest of the exam, revise, and come back to the unfinished problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>No matter how much you dislike examinations, they\u2019re part and parcel of student life! But by following the five tips listed above, it can be hoped that the next exam you take will be an enjoyable experience with a happy outcome! All the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students across the world feel the exam pressure and the stress related to it. It is especially more in our country as it&#8217;s not just exams but the dreaded CBSE board exams, which come with a persistent parental pressure of performing well. 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