Exam Tips for Students

--Engr. Joseph Panicker,Chairman,

Institution of Engineers (India),Kuwait Chapter

Dear Ones

Times will come for every student that your dread on examination begins to loom on the horizon. You are now days apart from your final test.

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
Thorough preparation will provide you with a strong foundation and will give you the confidence and belief that you can do them and that you will be an achiever.
I have accumulated and practiced the tips with my children and have advised many in the same manner.

Exam Tips for Students

So, Children your exams are fast approaching and are you  facing the jitters?  But there is nothing to worry. If you plan your studies well, you can definitely pass your examinations with flying colours.

Prepare a study time table of your own:  Prepare your study Time Table with the assistance of your teachers and parents (if required). Do not stuff too many things in a day. Set aside some time in the day for relaxation like playing/ television/ music.

Every night before going to sleep, look at the plan that you made. This will help you understand if you are lagging behind the plan. If you are weak in a particular subject, do not postpone studying that subject. Your plan has to be realistic.

Early to Rise & Early to Bed makes a man Healthy, Wealthy and Wise:   Early in the morning, you will understand the lessons better and what you study will be imprinted in your mind. During the early morning hours, the weather is pleasant, there is complete silence, you can hear the birds chirping and you can concentrate more. It is generally not advisable to study too late into the night.
Be physically active:   Beware young people’s addiction to smart phones and Social media has turned them into electronic potatoes, today’s version of couch potatoes.

Avoid watching too much of movies and Serials during exams:   During exams, television can distract you and can make you addictive. Some of the movie and serial stories will work behind your brain and disturb you the rest of the day. If you must watch, watch only for a short time.

Practice by Writing:  Practice makes a person perfect. During my engineering course, I used to practice answers by writing them point-wise. I followed the advice and it helped me immensely. If you study in this matter, you will benefit a lot while writing your answer paper.

Timing of Studying:  Afternoons can be the time when you will find it difficult to resist sleeping. Sleeping for a short while is ok. But make it a point to study the lively subjects like mathematics and science in the afternoons.

Love the Subjects:   While studying for subjects like history & geography, read the textbooks thoroughly several times. Use a pencil to jot down important points and underline those.

Drawing & Science:   As you move to the higher classes, you have to study subjects like physics, chemistry & biology. So, you have to brush up your drawing as good drawings fetch you good marks. Subjects like biology will fetch good marks when you draw even when the question is silent about it.
 Health is Wealth:   Take care of your health during your exams. If you fall sick, our parents will be anxious and you will also find it hard to study. So, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables during your exams and drink plenty of water too.

Revision – a Must:   Revise your lessons without fail. Clarify your doubts. If you have made a mistake while practicing the answers, do not worry. Learn from those mistakes.

The Intruders:               Some of your classmates may call you at home to ask for doubts. There is no harm in helping them, but within restricted time. Also avoid lending notebooks to your friends during examinations. You can however allow them to take a Xerox of the notes & return the books back to you immediately.

Go for short Walks with your Mom/ Dad:   After you are at home studying for the exams for the whole day, you can take a short walk in the evenings/ night along with your mom/dad to rejuvenate yourself.
On the Exam Day:   Do not cram till the last minute. Be ready to go to school well in advance. Check your Hall tickets, geometry box, pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, scales etc.15 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam. Close all your books and relax. While answering the questions, read the questions carefully and attempt the questions that you know first.

Worship & Prayer:   Do devote at least 10 minutes for prayer and prayer songs. Prayer, it is said, can move mountains. So, pray for success in your exams and seek the blessings of your parents and elders in the family.

Reference:  https://www.thinkvidya.com/a/exam-tips-for-students

WISH YOU ALL THE BEST

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