It’s that time of the year again, with everyone asking you the same question, Are you prepared? And well, nobody knows an answer to that. Every student gives their absolutely best and the rest depends upon the questions that are asked and how you stay aware during that particular time.
Here are some tips for all the ones that are just a month away from giving their board examinations and how they ought to remain strong and confident throughout.
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Practice in intervals
Now since most of the part of syllabus is done and dusted, it is just practicing that is left. So, do practice in regular intervals and focus more on the books that have been assigned and not do many difficult practice papers as it might bring your morale down and since the basic of a board paper is set in a way that focuses on the books already assigned and not many questions are beyond that. But also be prepared for something even more beyond so that you have the edge.
Take a weekend off
Once the pre-boards are done and dusted, take a weekend off and do what you’ve been longing to do since quiet a while now. Binge watch the Netflix series that you have been longing to watch or take a trip nearby, do it.
You will definitely not regret it. It will give you the relaxation that you and your mind and your body needs.
Talk to the ones that understand
Most of the tension and fear is created by the people and their assumptions about board exams. While board exams might actually be easier than the other ones given in school. The pressure created by the ones around us knows no bounds, but you need to calm yourself down and discuss it with the ones that are either sailing in the same boat or do have a recent exposure to giving these exams.
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Eat and sleep adequately
Keeping busy with exam preparation may cause you to neglect your diet and reduce your sleeping time. If you are not well rested or eating adequately, your mind will not function at its best. Some students stay awake the entire night and study and prefer to sleep most part of the day. Many take caffeinated drinks to forcefully keep themselves awake. However, this is not very helpful in the long run. It is always advisable to regulate your sleep and wake time prior to exams. So that you feel fresh in the mornings and are not lethargic during the exam due to staying awake the whole night.
Get regular feedback
Stay in touch with your teachers. It is always a good idea to have regular feedback sessions of assessments and solved question papers. These will also allow you to identify your strengths and areas where you may make frequent mistakes.
Attitude matters
The way parents and teachers approach and understand a situation is what children easily learn and emulate. Hence, the attitude parents have about exams plays a very crucial role. Examinations must be viewed as just another thing they must do in their life, not the epicenter of it. Children focus on how parents might react to varying situations and that pushes them to work harder or actually how they might get worried.