CBSE /ICSE/STATE BOARD 2025

VIJAY GARG

Tips to help students ace their board exams in just one months

Board exams is a race against time! This is no time for elaborate plans, but it calls for a more strategic mindset, and a phase-wise approach can make all the difference.

 PHASE 1: BUILDING A STRONG STRATEGY

1. Create a realistic study schedule

Plan your day with a clear schedule that allocates time for all subjects. Focus more on weaker areas but do not ignore stronger subjects. Make sure you have enough breaks to avoid burnout.

2. Understand exam pattern and syllabus

Thoroughly review the syllabus and exam pattern to identify where you can excel and which areas can pose a challenge. Practice previous years' question papers to familiarise yourself with questions and time management.

3. Master core concepts

Develop a deep understanding of core concepts rather than just memorising facts. This is particularly important for competency-based questions. Use tools like mnemonics and visual aids like mind maps and flashcards such as Anki to make learning easier.

4. Incorporate active revision techniques

Active revision cements concepts in your memory. Utilise techniques like self-quizzing

Summarise topics in your own words or teach someone else for better understanding.

5. Stay healthy and hydrated

Remember to take short, regular breaks using methods like the Pomodoro Technique to prevent burnout. Ensure you follow a healthy diet with regular hydration, and at least 7–8 hours of sleep to keep your mind sharp.

Phase 2: Refining and Polishing (Last 1 Month)

6. Focus on high-scoring areas

Prioritise important chapters based on weightage. These can drive your score up so allocate dedicated time to mastering these.

7. Simulate exam conditions

Mock tests help you adapt to the pressure of the actual exam and manage your time effectively. Take mock exams under timed conditions twice a week.

8. Maintain a mistake tracker

Keep a journal to record mistakes made during practice tests. Review these with your teacher and retake mock tests to avoid repeating them in the main exam.

9. Taking Time Out - For an activity / hobby / sport that you really enjoy (atleast for 30-45 mins a day)

Phase 3: Fine-Tuning (Final 2 Weeks)

10. Avoid overloading your brain

It's time to slow down a bit. Limit new learning and focus on revising what you already know. This helps boost confidence and reduces stress. At this time, focus on going over concise notes / summaries to ensure you retain critical details.

Board exams can seem daunting, but with a clear plan and consistent effort, students can excel and exceed their own expectations. Remember, these two months are all about maximizing strengths, addressing weaknesses, and maintaining a healthy mindset.

Role of Parents during Exams

It is very important to have interaction between parents and children at all times. Parents have life experiences as well as plans for a better future for their children. Both these things are seen in every poor and rich parent. What is different is that they perform these things in their own ways.

In today's hectic life, parents have no time to give to their children, while the children seem to be exhausted due to the heavy and busy syllabus of examinations As soon as they get close, the teachers start putting pressure on the children by encouraging them to get more marks. By making the parents aware of the children's report from time to time, the education status of the child is cleared in advance.

 In clear terms, the school staff take their share or share half of their income burden. In some private schools, the school management also wants to prepare the children by giving extra time, but the problem of children leaving before or after the time or5 Reasons for non-coordination in the time of going to tutoring, many parents do not agree. In fact, as the exams approach, all these things put mental pressure on the children, while it is time to protect the children from coming under mental pressure. Whether parents are working or stay at home, their children need a lot at this time. Parents say one thing to the children even while walking - study and get ready for the exam. If you take it, it will become something. Later, the responsibility of his education is taken care of by the father, or else fear is created in the child by giving a scare. The responsibility of the parents is burdened until the child returns home from school, then from home to tutoring, and from tutoring to home, while the things in which the child needs parents are ignored.

As the exams approach, parents should adopt a cordial attitude towards the children and talk to them in a light atmosphere. Trying to solve his problems: Also, what kind of mentality is the child carrying towards studies, is he serious about his future or not, what does he think of doing if he gets more marks or is he disappointed by getting less marks and is he doing something wrongIt is very important for parents to study the child's mind.