TOP 10 TIPS FOR PERFECT SSC BOARD EXAM PAPERS PRESENTATION

Monday, February 21, 2011

By Sudhanshu Sinhal

Every year over 10 lakh students appear for the Std. 10 SSC Maharashtra BoardExamination; examiners have a very difficult job. Any edge that
separates your answer paper from the rest of the students answer papers is an added bonus. Paper writing is a craft that can significantly boost your
SSC performance.
The good news is that just like any craft, paper-writing skills too can be learned if you know the right steps involved.
At Sinhal Classes, we pay great attention to the paper-presentation of our SSC students and I am glad to share the Top 10 points for paperpresentation with
you here:
1. GET YOUR BASICS RIGHT
It has been said time and again, but keeping all your examination material ready a day before the examination is very important part of your success at
SSC exams. Create a checklist of all the things you need to carry such as hall tickets, pens, pencils, writing pads, and other instruments, and make
sure you carry them. All your basic information such as your name, seat number, etc. should be filled in neatly on your answers booklets. Make sure
you get these basics right.
2. START WITH YOUR BEST
First impression is the last impression and the same is true for your SSC answer paper also. If the examiner gets a good first impression of you, it can
only work in your favour. Therefore, the first answer that you write, take extra precaution to make sure there are no careless mistakes, cancellations or
any turn-offs that will create a bad impression. Also, attempting questions in order is preferable but not necessary.
You can start with the answer that you know best if you are not so confident.
3. LEVERAGE THE EXAMINERS INERTIA
The examiner is only human and if he/she feels that you know your subject matter perfectly, then he/she may automatically tend to overlook some
minor mistakes you make later in the paper. Thus many top ranking SSC students choose to answer the questions they are most confident about first.
If the examiner is ticking your earlier questions, chances are he will keep ticking. You dont want the examiner to keep crossing your answers. Thus
write your best answers first and your not so perfect answers last. This can be a useful strategy especially for your subjective SSCpapers such as
English, Hindi, Marathi and History-Civics.
4. PRESENT YOUR PAPER WELL
Examiners cannot deduct marks if a student has not underlined important terms and not written neatly. However if you present your paper well, it
makes it easier of the examiner to award you marks. Few students waste time in decorating their paper with sketch pens etc. This too is not needed.
The trick is to give the examiner the confidence that you know what you are writing.
5. PAY ATTENTION TO SUBJECT SPECIFIC DETAILS
In all Maths and Science papers, writing the proper units is one of the most important things. Presentation of the solution of any sum of Algebra should
be done systematically with proper statements, formula wherever applicable and complete step by step solving. Scale is important while drawing a
graph. Highlighting the final answer is compulsory in any sum of Algebra. For objective type question, rewrite the complete statements with underlined
answer. A balanced chemical equation with proper explanation is required. In ray diagrams, circuit diagram arrows are important. For questions like
give reasons, short answers, distinguish-properties and uses, the number of points should be as per the marks allotted for the specific answer.
6. WRITE GOOD CRISP ANSWERS
In subjective papers, examiners have to read a lot of text. Many answer sheets contain long blocks of text which are very inconvenient for the
examiners to check. Whenever possible, write your answers in bullet points one below the other. Always write short paragraphs with just enough
explanation of each point: not too much, not too little. Many of our professors who have also been board moderators say that this single mistake can
cause good students to lose up to 4-5 marks in the paper. Make sure you do not make this mistake.
7. DRAW SIMPLE & NEAT DIAGRAM
The goal of drawing a diagram in any SSC paper is to show the examiner that you know the name and location of various parts. Many students lose
marks because their diagrams are too complicated. A simple, clear diagram that you can draw in a minute or two is much better than an artistic
diagram with too much detail. The labeling must be in FULL CAPS and the diagram should have a Title.
8. RECHECK YOUR PAPER PERFECTLY
Examiners dont read 100% of your paper, word-by-word; they look for the keywords. Many times under exam pressure while writing fast, we may skip
writing few keywords in some answers even though we know them. Carefully rechecking your paper is the ONLY way you can spot errors and rectify
them.
9. ATTEMPT OPTIONAL QUESTION
Year after year, many students leave the examination hall before time. Since there are no marks for leaving early, its better to attempt extra questions
so that in case you miss out a point in one question you can make it up in another. Attempting extra questions is a good strategy employed by top

ranking students year after year but this has to be done only if you are left with time after completely re-checking your paper.
10. GET READY TO SUBMIT
After tying your papers neatly, and thoroughly rechecking your paper you can further improve it by drawing neat lines between two answers,
underlining the important sentences etc. Adding the final touches should only be done if you are left with time after completely rechecking your paper.
This will definitely add a nice feel to your SSC exam papers.
Remember, getting excited about writing your SSC papers will automatically improve your actual performance. So feel confident and write the
PERFECT SSC papers that you can. Best Wishes for your academic success. All the best.

Some of the greatest Tips and tricks to do mental Mathematics!!

Here you go...

Divide by 5

It's often more convenient instead to multiply first by 2 and then divide by 10.
For example,
1375/5 = 2750/10 = 275.
Addition of Two Numbers:
2166
9327
------Let's add these two numbers in our heads (i.e., without paper). Can you do that?
Our first attempt is to do it like most of us do on paper: 6+7=3 carry the 1 (13), 1+6+2=9,
1+3=4, 2+9=11. The answer is . . . now what were those numbers? The problem here is
memory, not mental arithmetic. That's why people use paper (or an abacus, or their
fingers), to help out their memories.
Memory is why speed arithmetic experts (I call them "arithmetickers") usually add
numbers like these from left to right. It is a little more complicated that way (you have to
back track). But, you end up saying the answer from left to right, just as it is normally
said.
It is easier to remember a number from left to right.

Let's try again: 2+9=11, 1+3=4, 6+2=8, 6+7=3 and that previous 8 should have been a 9
(because of the carry). I actually remembered the answer, 11493, that time. It's still a
test of my memory, but not bad. It may take you a little practice to be able to do that.
Great!!
Isnt it!
Addition of Columns:
29
37
15
21
32
85
44
--How about this addition problem?
Add these up in your head. It's not too tough to add up the right column, remember the
carry, and add up the left column, just as you would do with a pencil.
In the right column, a speed arithmetic person might group the 9 and the 1 (10), the two
5's (10), and then the 7+2+4 (13) to get 33. Something similar works for the left column.
A few people group elevens instead of tens.
Instead, what I do is add 29+37=66, then 66+15=81, then 81+21=102, 102+32=134,
134+85=219, and 219+44=263.
Isn't that slower?
Maybe!
But I have little to remember, just the sum so far. It becomes very fast, if you practice
doing it that way. That is how a person with an abacus could do it. And an abacus is just
a way of remembering the latest sum. That's something you can easily do without an
abacus.
Addendum (Tricks):

Older speed arithmetic books dwelt almost exclusively on tricks. Here are some of those
tricks (which you can deduce on your own, instead of memorizing this table):
Multiply by 5: Multiply by 10 and divide by 2.
Multiply by 6: Sometimes multiplying by 3 and then 2 is easy.
Multiply by 9: Multiply by 10 and subtract the original number.
Multiply by 12: Multiply by 10 and add twice the original number.
Multiply by 13: There is no easy trick method. Multiply by 3 and add 10 times original
number.
Multiply by 14: Multiply by 7 and then multiply by 2 (or vice versa, whichever seems
easier).
Multiply by 15: Multiply by 10 and add 5 times the original number, as above.
Multiply by 16: You can double four times, if you want to. Or you can multiply by 8 and
then by 2.
Multiply by 17: There is no easy trick method. Multiply by 7 and add 10 times original
number.
Multiply by 18: Multiply by 20 and subtract twice the original number (which is obvious
from the first step).
Multiply by 19: Multiply by 20 and subtract the original number.
Multiply by 24: Multiply by 8 and then multiply by 3. A similar method works for other
numbers that can be factored, like 32 or 45 or many others.
Multiply by 27: Multiply by 30 and subtract 3 times the original number (which is obvious
from the first step).
Multiply by 45: Multiply by 50 and subtract 5 times the original number (which is obvious
from the first step).
Multiply by 90: Multiply by 9 (as above) and put a zero on the right.
Multiply by 98: Multiply by 100 and subtract twice the original number.
Multiply by 99: Multiply by 100 and subtract the original number.
There are a lot more tricks for multiplication, division (divide by 5 by multiplying by 2 and
dividing by 10), addition, subtraction, and squaring.
Square Roots

Square a two-digit number that ends in 5 (like 85) by multiplying the left digit by the next
highest number (8x9=72), and tack on "25" on the right (7225)
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Tips to do great in exams!

Posted On: February 03, 2012 03:14 pm

"How to Prepare for Exam?"

A big question that you always ask yourself. Here are some tips that may help you. Dear
student friends you people may be of different types. I know, many of you, no all of you
are so brilliant students. Yet there may be some problems regarding your studies Let's
discuss it here. Many of you may be working hard and getting good marks and some of

you may not be working hard but still manages to get high marks in exams, others may
be wondering how it happens?
And also there will be a few of you who study well but still not able to score well in
exams. Dont worry there are some very simple tips by following which you can
become master. These tips will tell you 'How to prepare for Exams in Short time', 'How
to prepare for a class 12 CBSE or ICSE Board exam' as well as a competitive exam
likeJEE and even you can prepare for exams in a week just by following these tips. It
will be even better if you follow this for a long period of time.
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Tips to do well in exams
Don't panic on exam day. On the night before the exam, and in the morning, read
through
your
notes
a
few
times,
then
put
them
away.
Don't panic if you have not studied well. Just think over the question and you might
remember something the teacher taught you. After all, you are studying things that men/
women
have
discovered
before
without
previous
knowledge.
Keep a glossary of any words belonging in an educated vocabulary and pertaining
to your subject matter which you may be able to incorporate in formulating your exam
responses.
Make your own reviewer. Write your keywords in every topic and use different
colors of ink for easy recognition. When you create your reviewer, use all the resources
you have available. Make sure to personalize it so you can enjoy it!
Eat a healthy breakfast that day, so you feel energized, but don't eat so much that
you feel full. Something to consider is a study that says males do better on tests if they
are slightly hungry, and females do better on tests if they are slightly full. Again, don't
overdo
it.
You gain less by studying for exams at the last minute. One way to think about it is
to start studying for the next exam as soon as you get the material, don't wait until a
week
before
the
test
to
start.
Try and have all your study notes complete at least 2 weeks before the exam. This
allows you plenty of time to work through past papers for revision and go over and reread
anything
you're
a
bit
hazy
on.
In the lead up to exams, try and get your hands on some exam papers for previous
years. Doing these before the real exam will give you an idea as to what you'll be up
against
and
will
highlight
anything
you
still
need
to
revise.
If you suffer from exam stress then take a calming antidote, perhaps an herbal tea.
Just
don't
overdose
because
it'll
make
you
drowsy.

Don't
stress
out,
it
makes
your
mind
work
slower.
Allow yourself a few minutes to settle into a zone of intense concentration when
approaching
your
reading
or
writing
academic
assignments.
Realize that you may need to internalize information actively to keep focused. This

may be accomplished by following the text with a pencil and whispering the text to
yourself to ensure that you are progressing during your study segments of time.
Reproduce the academic material from memory to monitor retention levels at
regular
intervals
as
a
sort
of
self-testing
mechanism.
Find as many associations or ways to connect the new information which your
brain is acquiring with the information which is already securely entrenched in your brain
to
foster
cohesion
in
your
arsenal
of
knowledge.
Adopt passionately creative methods of memorizing related information using
numbers, acronyms, mnemonic poems, wild stories and outlandish mental pictures to
truly
bring
the
material
alive
in
a
virtually
unforgettable
way.
Have a balance in life, exams are simply a quick and lazy way to assess people.
Don't
panic,
just
study.
Develop a positive attitude towards exams. If you are well prepared you'll walk into
the exam room thinking "WOW! I can't wait to prove myself to these examiners, I'm
gonna Ace this test, just to show them." Negative attitude: "Oooh, I'm so nervous. I hate
exams;
what's
the
point?
I
really
don't
feel
up
to
this".
Ever heard this? "Good luck with your exam!" This is false hope, you shouldn't
need a pint of luck to help you succeed,and if you DO need good luck, then you
obviously
haven't
prepared
enough.
While some can be, most exams aren't really this big. Exams are really just large
quizzes
with
a
time
limit.
No
big
deal.
During the exam, avoid blanks. Try as hard as you can to make an intelligent
guess. Take the closest answer but remember not to take too much of your time in
answering one item. Go back and review your answers after you finish the exam, if you
still
have
time.

Don't waste valuable opportunities to better yourself by being lazy!

Always have a positive attitude. Prepare for the worst and expect the best!

Be
relentlessly
confident
in
yourself
and
your
abilities!

Mind
your
diet
and
don't
drink
alcohol.
Avoid visiting any social-networking sites! It can be done.

Introduction
"How to Prepare for Exam?" A big question that you always ask yourself. Here are some tips that may help you. Dear
student friends you people may be of different types. I know, many of you, no all of you are so brilliant students.Yet there
may be some problems regarding your studies Let's discuss it here.Many of you may be working hard and getting good
marks and some of you may not be working hard but still manages to get high marks in exams,Others may be wondering
how it happens?.And also there will be a few of you study well but still not able to score well in exams.Don't worry there are
some very simple tips by following which you can become master. These tips will tell you 'How to prepare for Exams in Short
time', 'How to prepare for a high school exam' as well as a competitive exam and even you can prepare for exams in a week
just by following these tips. It will be even better if you follow this for a long period of time.

Tips and Tricks For students

There is no short cut to success, this is the first thing you should remember. For this reason you have to study well first of all.
But the preparations are different for different types of exams. Some competitive exams need long term preparation while
your school level exams may need preparation of one or two weeks.
The 1st tip : Never fear or hate exam and be confident.
Some students study well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this reason they get distracted and won't be able
to score marks.So leave all your fears and free your mind before starting the study. You have to be confident and it is the
most essential power you should have for attaining victory.

The 2nd tip: Prepare a good time table.

Prepare a time table before starting the study. This should include all the subjects but may not be with equal priority. Tough
subjects can be given more time and easier ones less but most importantly some time shall be allotted for entertainment and
also there should be sufficient intervals between each subject.

The 3rd tip: Select a proper atmosphere for studying.

No need to explain this point. Study atmosphere has very important role. Can anyone study well while watching TV? So
select a place where you feel comfortable. That is where you feel relaxed and can concentrate. And you have to make sure
that while you are studying a subject you are concentrating on it only. So keep the books of other subjects away from your
eyesight so that you won't be upset about the things you have to learn. And importantly it is better to study early morning
when all the surroundings will be in silence and you can concentrate more. Your concentration really counts. Never place a
mirror in the room such that you will ur reflection while sitting to study. This will lead to lack of concentration. And one top
secret Study facing east or more accurately North east. This will give you great positive energy and your marks will definitely
increase.
The 4th tip : Sit straight
This is so important that you have to sit in proper manner while studying. Don't study on bed or lying on a chair instead sit
straight. Keep your spinal cord straight. And try to place your legs parallel to ground, a little bit raised from the ground. Other
wise placing the legs on the ground causes ionization and induces sleep. And be alert that legs are not above the head
level. This will affect the blood flow direction and causes sleepiness. It is better to place the legs almost parallel to ground
but a little lower.
The 5th tip : Make notes while studying.
This is a very important point. While studying make small notes and that should not be descriptive make it brief so that you
can remember all points while doing revision with the help of that note. An ideal note shall include all important formulae and
figures and also other important points. It will be a lot worth if you use this not for the revision in last one or two hours than u
skipping through pages of your text book. It won't take much time to go through this note and if you feel tough anywhere you
can refer for that portion in text book.
The 6th tip: Sleep well and Eat well.
You have to sleep well.Sleep deprivation study shows that Optimum hours for sleeping is 6hrs. Especially on the night
before exam you have to sleep well, atleast 6 hours and not more than 8 hours. Remember this will have a great effect on
your exam. And have your food as in your daily diet. Don't fast on exam day. This will have reverse effect, so please have
food properly. There are some food items you have to avoid and some other you have to include in your diet on exam day.
Check for them later in this article (in tips for parents),And don't forget to have a glass water before you go to bed, essential
to keep your brain cells charged!!!
The 7th tip : Write and Present well.
The presentation is the major factor that affects your marks. Whatever you studied or prepared your marks will depend on
how you present them in the answer sheet. The teachers may not be able to read all what you have written. Remember daily
they are going through 30 to 40 papers.They will scan for points. So try to present answers in points. In essay questions
don't forget to underline the important points . Your hand writing also affects your marks. Try to write neatly. if it is not good
enough, don't worry, if you presented it in a good manner you can score more marks. And another important factor to
remember, As we all know 'First impression is the best impression'. So, answer the questions you know well, first. This will
create a good impression on the evaluator and though you couldn't write some last answers well, that won't deduct your
mark much. And care shall be taken so that you manage time well and is able to attend all questions. If there is any question
out of syllabus, you just attend it. Usually full marks are awarded for such questions.
The 8th tip: Never malpractise in exam hall.

Dear students never malpractise in exam hall as it may even affect your marks and also some times you won't be allowed to
continue the exam. If you don't know answer don't write. Keep in mind that you are writing exam for you, to prove yourself.
There will be no problem if you have followed the above steps, For sure you can score good marks.
The 9th tip: Believe in God, Believe in you.
The last but not the least point pray well before the exam and your mind should be free at least 5 minutes before exam. Pray
can give immense energy and peace to your mind that will definitely do good for you.And it is much important that you are
confident about what you can and will always produce pleasant result.
Also remember one thing please don't discuss soon after exams.This won't do good and may affect your coming exams.If
your friends are discussing question paper avoid them and come to house soon.

And above all you think about your parents their difficulties and sufferings and how they care you , you owe to them much,
don't you?. The best gift you can give them is your victory. So never disappoint your parents. Study is not for them they are
compelling you to study for your future. And ultimately what I have to say is that You have a lot of opportunities now.If you
are serious in your studies for a few years of your life then the remaining part of your life will be fruitful and you people shall
never stop study after getting a degree or a small job always look for higher studies and aims big hurdles.

Tips for parents

Dear Parents I know how much you are concerned about your child's studies. But you also have to take some
preparations.You can be your children's guide.So please do the following tips.
1: Often Visit your child's school and his/ her teachers and get feedback about your child.
2: Speak openly to your child so that he/she feels that they are safe to share any of their problems with you and thus keep a
good understanding relation with your child. Don't blame them if they got low mark else give them confidence and gave them
the feeling that you are always with them. This will increase their confidence.
3: Sit with your child and help them in their studies whenever you get time.And also help them in making a good time table.

4. Speak with them and try to make them aware about the importance of study and make them aware that you are caring
their studies

5. Allow them also to play watch television etc. and if possible make them participate in some extra curricular activities. This
will have a long term effect in your child's personality development.Remember a sound mind in a sound body so allow them
to play well too.

6. Be careful about the food items that you are giving them on exam days. It is better to avoid food items such as potato or
tapioca on the day of exams and also food items with much chilly in it are not desirable.Try to avoid fried items which may
contain fatty acid. Instead giving Curd, milk , honey, chocolate having cocoa with in it etc may do good. Also show cares in
their sleep, allow them to sleep 6hrs.

7. While going to exam wish them all the best and send them happily. Don't make them unhappy on exam day.
Some students may be suffering from over sleepness, deppression etc. Some of they need medical treatment take them to
clinic. for example if over sleepness is there the haemoglobin level in blood may be low so check it and cure it. For
deppression you may meet a counsellor. Parents have to be extra care full in these cases.
If you followed all this steps and write exam without fear and with prayer your success is a must, because you all are so
brilliant students.

I think this small article may help you to take some simple steps before exams that may help you to achieve good marks.I
wish you all a very successful life. Dear friends remember, you are the future of this world. Contribution from each one of
you will have an impact on the world. And it is your duty to serve the society. Be good and kind at heart. Do help your friends
those who have difficulties in studies. Above all don't forget to enjoy the beauty of life, while competing for life. So find time
to enjoy love everyone help others and be alert in your studies when the time comes and be cautious about your future. All
the best, Go ahead with confidence, Life is definitely yours.
Hope you all liked this small article. If you liked do suggest this to your friends so that they also will be benefited from this.
Thanks for reading.