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IT’ s TIME for Semi-Finals
How to prepare for exam?
tension is to write. When in doubt, that you might forget the answer to a question, simply write it down till you’ re sure.
Greetings from Winspire, Dear Readers! Our team believes that this magazine should be able to establish an equation of a friend with young minds like yours. But as we all know, it must be based on give and take. So in return for your overwhelming response to our contests and articles, we bring to you some preparation guidelines as you anticipate final examinations next month. February is crucial for students as most of us, particularly for the ones who are going to sit for their board examinations next month. Well, February is time for the‘ semi-finals’ and we want to help you exceed in your last lap. Winspire consulted some school teachers, who had a bag full of do’ s and don’ ts for exam preparation.
CHANNEL THE TENSION:
It is a futile effort to tell a student not to panic before exams, especially when they are at the final stage of preparation. What you need to do is use the mounting tension constructively and not let it take the better of you.
If you happen to get hyper-tensed, BREATHE. Sit down with a pen and paper to prioritize. Identify what needs to be addressed first. The best way to make effective use of this
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BREAK AND TIME WASTE:
This is the time of the year when most students tend to sit for long hours to study. Studying at a stretch for long hours works for some, while others have a shorter concentration span. Know what suits you and plan your schedule accordingly. It is absolutely useless to sit at your desk with the book open in front of you and your mind wandering elsewhere. In case you come in the short concentration span group, please make sure your‘ break’ is not longer than the time you sit to study!
Winspire’ s associate teachers recommend that you try and to build up your concentration span to at least three hours, since that is an average duration of an examination.
WINSPIRE: Empowering youth | February, 2017