Last-minute revision tips

For all those taking the Economics, Accountancy and Computer Science test in the next couple of days, here are a few tips to follow on quick revision

Class XII Boards are  on and stress among the students giving Boards is discernible. Every year, students have to undergo Boards, which decide their career ahead. While Science students are anxious about memorising formulae, diagrams and remembering concepts, Commerce students face similar challenges. They have to deal with the flow charts and other calculation methods. Students have to undergo business and accountancy jargons and deal with an infinite syllabus. The best way to prepare for the commerce Board exam is to practice as many sample papers as possible. It helps and gives a clear idea of the exam format. There are certain last-minute tips for Accountancy, Economics and Computer Science which can help students score good marks in Boards.

Tips for Accountancy

• Revise all the topics thoroughly and students should not start with any new topic just before the exam, as it may create a lot of stress.
• Students should attend eight-mark questions first and then proceed with others.
• Students should focus on solving questions on accounting for partnership firms and companies and treatment of accumulated profit and loss first, as it carry more weightage.
• Make a firm grip over debenture interest account and loss on issue of debenture account, as they are scoring topics
• Solve previous years’ sample papers.

— N Bhaswant, PGT Accountancy

Tips for Economics

• Students should target getting through the material.
• Students should not overburden themselves with extra topics, but keep updated with current topics of interest.
• They should stick to the relevant topic and focus on numerical questions on national income, investment multiplier, elasticity of demand and supply.
• Students should know the concepts in detail and be aware of the background of every topic.
• Students should focus on both macro and micro economics, as it consists of maximum marks. Consumer behaviour and demand and producer behaviour and supply are some of the important topics.

— Rajkamal, PGT Economics

Tips for Computer Science

• Students should organise their study place, where they feel comfortable and are able to focus.
• Use flow charts and diagrams and summarise the revision notes into a single page diagram.
• Practice sample papers and make short notes.
• Take short breaks after every 40-50 minutes.
• Focus on the topic related to object oriented programming and data structure, as it consists of maximum marks.

Exams are basically a measuring scale, by which one’s ability is judged and evaluated. With only few hours left for the Board exams, students should take proper sleep and rest. Try to remain calm and composed before the exams and do not panic. Time management is essential and therefore, students should practice by making notes and flow charts. Students should always revise the topic which they know well, first, as it boosts their moral and confidence. Students should revise the syllabus systematically and should undergo NCERT books first. Following these tips before the exams, will help students to achieve their milestone.

— Santosh Kumar Joshi, PGT Computer Science

(The writers are teachers of Tula’s International School)