Exam Preparation Tips | From the Principal's Desk

The exam time is the most stressful part of the school year. It is important to be positive and physically fit for the exam. Think of it as a way to demonstrate knowledge and not as some imposing challenge. Go to the exam focused and relaxed.

We at Kaintal School, being the best ICSE schools in Patiala, have come up with the following tips that will guide you through time management.

DO A LITTLE PRAYER:

Every day take out some time to do a little prayer as it builds up your confidence level and brings good luck.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE EXAMS:

• Fear for the exams may make you lose focus.

• Get into a regular study habit from the beginning rather than just before the exams. This will help you gain confidence.

• Have a positive attitude, do not compare yourself with others, and set a target according to your potential and grasping ability.

• Prepare syllabus thoroughly and solve previous sample papers.

• Self-study helps and gives the required confidence.

• Do a lot of group discussion with your friends, it helps you to clear all concepts.

• Divide the syllabus and subjects according to the days left.

• Do not hesitate in getting your doubts cleared and asking questions to your teachers and friends.

• Organize the study material for your study plan and proceed for preparation.

• Do the difficult stuff first but avoid getting stuck, skip it and get help later.

CREATE A GOOD STUDY PLAN:

• Prepare a time table starting to study. Give the tough subjects more time and easier ones less. Decide clearly, what, when, and how much you will study each day.

• Write a diary with a daily track to ensure continuity of things to do.

TAKE REGULAR BREAKS WHILE STUDYING:

Research has shown that the human brain cannot concentrate for more than 30 to 50 minutes continuously, so take 10 minute-breaks to recharge your brain, by doing things you like to do. Don't keep your routine fluctuating. Avoid last minute revision.

SELECT A PROPER ATMOSPHERE FOR STUDYING:

• Choose a comfortable and relaxing place to help you concentrate on what you are studying.

• Study in the silent hours of the morning when you can concentrate more or say NO to distractions.

• Don't try to study while the TV is on.

• Do light physical exercises.

• Parents should create a supportive environment at home so that children can prepare well with a stress-free mind.

SIT STRAIGHT:

Never sit on the bed or lie down on it while studying. Remember to sit straight with your feet slightly raised and parallel to the ground. Placing the feet on the ground causes ionization and induces sleep. If the legs are raised above the head while studying, it will affect the blood flow direction and cause sleepiness.

MAKE NOTES WHILE STUDYING:

• While studying make small notes in the form of keywords or phrases or diagrammatic representations, so that you can remember all points during your revision. An ideal note could include all important formulas and figures and also other important points.

• Do a written practice of the formulas and definitions which are important. Study according to the marks distribution.

• Think about when your brain works best-Morning, Night or Middle of the afternoon.

SLEEP WELL AND EAT WELL:

• Sleeping for 6 hours and not more than 8 hours, will greatly affect your performance in the exam. Our brain is said to be most active from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and in the evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and can retain the most at that time.

• Fasting will affect your performance adversely, so eat well but keep to a normal diet. Heavy meals containing rice, fats, spices, fried potatoes or non-vegetarian food are best to avoid as they rob the oxygen of brain and make you feel drowsy. Eat things which supply continuous energy to the brain for long spans of time. For e.g. sprouted food, high protein diet, green vegetables, curd, milk, honey, chocolate with cocoa etc. Don't forget to have a glass of water before you go to bed, to keep your brain cells charged.

PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS:

• Practice writing answers in points. In essay questions don't forget to underline the keywords or important points. Try to write neatly and legibly.

• Read the question paper thoroughly.

• Before writing the answers, analyze in your mind as to which questions to attempt first. Attempt question papers carefully.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF:

• Last but not least, remain confident and believe that you can do well.

Kaintal School, counted among the top ICSE schools in Patiala, believes that following these tips will help you to be stress-free during exams and secure good results.

Mrs. Rajinder Kaur Virk
Principal
Kaintal School