Planning for the Boards

Board exams can be a difficult time. But if only one plans ahead success can be formulated. There are some tips and suggestions that might help get better prepared for the challenge that awaits.

1. More time to more matter

Give more time to the subject that has more syllabus or is difficult to crack by you. While planning, each chapter and each topic needs to be accounted for.

One way to start preparing is starting off with the difficult subjects first and start about 1 week before the date for the first exam.

2. The key lies in the textbooks

There is very little chance of a question beyond your prescribed textbooks. You may even find word by word repetition of questions in the exam. Thus, be well versed with each concept and topic in your textbook. Also diagrams, tables and graphs play a vital role. They are interesting to learn and when produced with answer, can get you the extra brownie point in the exams.

3. Practice makes you perfect

Solve at least 10 past year's question papers to get an idea of the kind of questions asked. This will even give you the particular topics which are more asked about.

4. It’s a number game

To get the scores one wants, number crunching becomes really important. This means memorizing certain formulae, notes and dates are essential for almost all subjects.

You can write down these notes in bright colours on chart papers and stick them around your study place or pin them on to a board in your room. Every time you pass by, you will take a look at the notes which will also help you in memorizing them.

5. Tick, tock, moves the clock

You need to answer all questions in a set time limit for every individual question. Only then can you finish the paper on time. You must practice mock papers and time yourself.

6. The more, the merrier

It is always good to study in a group, say once a week. It will help you get your doubts cleared by your friends who might know how to solve a particular question you find it hard to solve.

Say, you have left out some portion of the syllabus purposefully; your study group can tell you if it's a good idea to do so. Spending time with your friends will also help you feel refreshed.

7. Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise

The idea is to sleep early and wake up early to stay fit and fresh. Studying in the early mornings is the best time as there is minimal distraction outside which helps you concentrate better.

8. Take a chill pill

Don’t worrying about lacking behind in preparation. Things will fall in place eventually. Just clear your mind.

Just Relax!

At the end, remember, don't give up on recreation and hobbies. About 8 hours of dedicated study is enough to get you good marks. Most importantly, feel happy to be happy.