This is the fifth and concluding part of our education blog
series on tips to plan and study better. Do read the first,
second
and third
and fourth
parts.
In this post, we shall share some tips about how to attempt
a question paper. While, it may seem matter of fact, most mistakes in an exam
happen due to a combination of improper time management and anxiousness to
complete the paper.
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Firstly, never come
to an exam hungry and sleep deprived: A hungry and sleepy mind cannot think
right. Whatever is your level of anxiety, ensure that you’ve had at least 8 hrs
of sleep and have had a light and healthy meal before you arrive at the exam
venue.
Do not be in a hurry
to start immediately: Set aside 10
minutes of your time before beginning to write a paper. Take your time to read
through the entire question paper and then decide which ones to answer first.
Collect your thoughts well before proceeding to write.
It is not mandatory
to attempt the paper in a chronological order: attempt the ones you are
most confidant of and leave the more difficult ones to be tackled later.
However, keep a mental note of how much time you are spending on each question,
so that you are not short of time in the end.
Pay attention to the
marks allotted to the questions: Just because, you know a lot about a
topic, do not keep writing pages for a single question. Write only as much is
warranted for the marks allotted for the question. That way, you’d have worked
your way smartly and adequately.
Write legibly and
avoid cancellations: As far as possible, maintain a clean and legible
handwriting and avoid over-writing and cancellations. Keep your mind cool and
do not panic even if you commit any mistake. If you have to erase/cancel out
anything, do it with a single stroke and re-write.
Always allot enough
time for cross-checking at the end: Avoid solving the paper until the very
last moment. As soon as the first bell rings, tie up all your sheets in the
correct order, check your paper for silly mistakes, spelling errors, and double
check calculations, as applicable. Only if time permits should you attempt to
solve any remaining question.
We hope you’ve
benefited from this series of educational posts.
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