Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. – Sivananda Swami
As the real countdown to CBSE exams starting on March1, begins, the anxiety levels are rising high. All students, am sure have done their best to be ready for the examination. Yet the thought process of questioning oneself for an excellent performance not only for expectations of self but also of others builds stress towards the last phase.
Here are the simple ways to be confident to take up the exams.
It is time now to strengthen what you are good at rather than learning new topics or panicking with your preparations by comparing yourself with others or be under pressure due to the expectations of others set for you. Relax, you know yourself well. Therefore set realistic goals.
Last Minute Revision Tactics
• They need to be subject specific now onwards with a focus to strengthen the concepts, formulae and applications to problems.
• Have a look at your examination schedule. How much time you are getting in between the examination? Focus on the revision time for different subjects accordingly.
Time Management is the most important issue for a good outcome of your efforts. For mastering this you are advised to:
• Solve sample papers within specified time limits.
• Try to sit in the morning hours as per board timing so that your mind gets tuned to be active during exam hours.
• Allot times as per the weightage of questions and keep to word limits.
In the examination hall, be calm and patient. I have seen best of students going blank due to tension of performance. If it happens, try to relax by closing your eyes for some time, take deep breaths and make a conscious effort to be your normal self. It is important to remember that you can give your best only by being cool and patient.
Read through the QUESTION paper carefully.
• Check all sections and questions.
• Make the right choice wherever required.
• Keep in mind the weightage of each question. Work out your time accordingly. Plan more time for descriptive / difficult questions.
• Before attempting a question look for the key words in question: analyze, compare, validate, etc. Be clear about what is expected in the question.
• Aim at attempting the complete question paper.
• Begin with attempting the easiest questions first. This helps get you thinking along the right lines, and builds confidence.
Remember – you CAN do it! Ponder over the words quoted below.
Reminders
• Visit your examination Centre a day in advance. You shouldn’t be late on exam day.
• Check your Admit Card.
• Carry a watch to keep track of time
• Remember to write your name and other identifying information on your answer sheet.
Resolve to Succeed and you will….All the best to everyone!