How to stay calm during CBSE Class 10th Term 2 Board Exam 2022

Board exams are one of the most important steps in a student’s life and future. The exam is not just for the next class admission but also for future references in various educational and professional situations. If the result of the CBSE Class 10th Term 2 Exams is satisfactory, then one can surely achieve great success in upcoming life events. Preparing for any exam is very stressful as well as eventful. Then automatically preparing for the board exam turns out very tricky. 

How to Prepare for the Board Exam

In their life, a 10th class student has only faced some surface competition with their classmates, but the board exam is the time when they will face vast competition with countless students across the whole nation. The students pursuing CBSE Class 10th Term 2 Board Exam 2022 have to prepare hard for their studies. To ease the tension and anxiety, here are some tips that will encourage the students in Class 10th Board to prepare for their D Day. 

There are several points, and by following them, a student can assure themself regarding their preparation for the exam. Because a prepared warrior always wins.

• Stay healthy and fit

As the quote says, “Health is Wealth”. It is necessary to stay healthy because a healthy body has a healthy brain. Following a healthy diet and set of exercises while preparing for the examination is a must to follow the rule. Make a chart for important topics like exercise, sleep, naps, diet and study. Enlist some of the proper exercises that can be done for a short period and are as healthy as others. Studying and resting are also necessary while preparing for the exam because an exhausted body can’t operate the plans one prepares. Do meditation, yoga and exercise for a calm mind. Try to avoid junk food or eating now and then because overeating can make a student lethargic. To stay motivated, listen to motivational shows or speeches and prepare well.

• Keep regular pace 

Leaving everything for the last moment can harm a lot. Generally, it is noticed that many students tend to bundle up all the tasks and work until the last moment. Studying at the ending moments before the exam will be a hectic schedule and create a fussy memory regarding the topic. That will never help in recalling the answers or chapters. This habit of bottling the work can create pressure before the exams. It is advised that keeping track along with the school schedule means to keep working from the start of the session and spare at least two months for the revision process at the end. Not only this way one can prepare the best but also worry less.

• Create a timetable

Creating a clear and detailed timetable before the exam is the secret trick for a good scorer. Planning is the key to the most satisfying accomplishments. For board exams, one should make a very diverse and well-equipped timetable. Scheduling an equal amount of time for every subject and an extra hour for the comparative subject is harder than others. Input little naps between every hour of the study session will be more impactful. Try to avoid long study sessions in one go. With naps, adjust some free time for re-energizing and playing to provide a balanced working day.

• Examine the syllabus

A thorough examination of the syllabus is a rare trait in the students of the 10th Board. Awareness among students regarding the syllabus is very uncommon in school students. They rather listen to classmates’ or teachers’ words and directions on the syllabus details but never make an effort to go through the syllabus. It is needed that students remain aware of the syllabus and its status. Especially during exams, a student needs to keep checking the updated syllabus and go through the syllabus before the self-preparation time. Check which topic is important and has a high chance to appear in the exam. Write on highlight the topics mentioned again and again in previous exams. Consult the concerned subject teacher regarding more information on the syllabus. 

• Prepare brief notes

Those who make brief notes write their success stories. Preparing detailed and precise notes is the best tool to perform best in the exam. Preparing brief notes has always been very helpful for decades in practising and studying for the board exams. Always make sure to write clean and precise notes from various sources like classes, textbooks, reference books, google and educational websites etc. Prepare the notes well, highlight the important parts, formulae, headings etc. Try to make notes in different notebooks for every subject or section in a wide notebook in parts but don’t mix one subject with another. These brief but precise notes will be the last-minute revision guide before the exam.

• Follow class lessons

Whatever is happening in the class can be a part of the exam, even if a random question teacher reminded the class to note, note them. Class lectures and lessons are one of the most authentic and best ways to learn and grasp knowledge because they are very detailed and systematically prepared by the subject experts. Make sure to be present in the class and always stay active during lectures. Concentrate on teachers’ instructions. Ask questions when there is a query and prepare the class notes and the lessons. Revise the notes later while working on home assignments at home.

• Practice sample papers

To ensure what one has learned, sample papers can help by practising them. Collect various sample papers, previous year’s question papers etc., to practise more and more. Set time limits and try to solve them in one go, same as the board exam criteria. Also, practise the questions given in the textbooks too. It will surely help the student ace the exam and provide an idea of how the question paper can be in the upcoming exam. One can ask teachers too regarding expected or important questions that can appear on the exam and practise them.

• Learn time management

Managing time during the exam and before the exam is crucial in preparing for the board exam. Effective managing and planning skills are among the most important tools for a student. But the key problem is how to manage the time to be the most productive throughout the preparation and during the exam. Here is the solution, Manage a very detailed timetable stating the daily routine by creating a 7-day schedule. Decide the priorities and arrange a time slot for each one. Students face struggles in completing the paper during exam time by trying to practice the question papers at home by setting the 3 hrs limit to enhance productivity.

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• Writing practice

During the board exam, a student needs to write sufficient answers that certainly need time and effort. But very common problems arise: “I knew the answer, but I could not attempt it”. For such situations, what is necessary is time management but also very intense writing practice. Along with the time, a student needs to practice writing within the set limits. To avoid such a situation, practice writing while preparing. Solve the whole question paper, and practice writing long and detailed questions so that one can be confident in such situations.

• Recognise weakness and strength

One of the most important parts while giving any exam is to recognize one’s strong as well as weak points. If a student is aware of their strengths and weaknesses, then the chances to improve is higher than the rest of the students. How to check whether a particular subject is one’s strength zone or a weak one. Analysis of the topic or the subject working on, check which part is easy to understand and grasp according to whether you mark those topics as blue and those that are not easy then mark them as read. After finding out the weak points, start preparing the point by improving bit by bit till mastering it.

• Revision

Last step for the last. Revision is the very last step of the whole preparation period. At least spare two months beforehand the board exam for revision because there is no 1 or 2 topic. It’s the whole syllabus that surely needs time for a detailed revision. For the last revision, the session doesn’t add new knowledge or new books; instead, a student should work with the self-prepared notes and books. This is necessary to avoid last-minute pressure. Cover all the topics briefly but precisely and revise everything until a week before the exam.

How to Stay Calm during Exam

Exam time can be very stressful for students whether they ate in the 6th class, 10th, NEET or graduation level. Every exam is important for every student who knows the importance of exams. Pressure to perform the best, compete with so many candidates, cover everyone learnt till now, and pressure to secure a good rank can be very hectic for a student. We can add several more times to our list to stay tension free and free of any anxiety during exams. 

• Don’t stay up all night

Working hard is fine but neglecting sleep to work overnight is wrong. According to medical science, a healthy human body needs at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep to stay fresh and work properly. The human body also needs rest to work and perform activities. Constant work can affect the human body badly. From losing taste buds to many other serious problems can engulf the body, and if a student wants to attend or prepare for the exam, they need to rest well.

• Meditation is necessary

Meditation and yoga are our Vedic medicines for anxiety and pressure. Why relaxing is important so that one’s mind can work effectively, and yoga or meditation is the best way to relax the mind as well as the body. While preparing, students should set some time in their timetable for mediation. While giving the exam, students can meditate before writing the exam to calm down the pressure and nervousness. Breathing in and out can release unwanted anxiety from the body and help students concentrate more on the exam.

• Eat a healthy diet

A healthy diet is a way to get a healthy body. There is an old saying in English that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body and what a student needs to operate during the exam is both the body and the brain. So, to ensure success in the exam, students should focus on healthy food too.

• Separate time for outdoor games

Games are the most fun-loving way to relax the body, not indoor or electronic games but outdoor games. Students should play outdoor games to relax the tension. Not only will it help relax the anxiety, but it also will help in helping the body to stay fit through the heavy workout. 

• Prepare a list of important things

A planned day is the best day. Students should be more focused on a planned process throughout the preparation and before and during the exam. Making a list of the important things or dates can help the students to ease the tension building inside out of the exam pressure. Such as writing important documents like admit cards, pens, pencils, etc. Students can remember while leaving for the exams and be free of unnecessary tension during the exam.

• Prepare well

If the preparation for the board exam is good, then there is no tension or pressure regarding failure or unnecessary thoughts. Spend enough time on revision, keep track of study and the school study schedules, practice more and more sample papers, clear the doubts from the teachers and make well-detailed notes. A student achieves good performance without any fear of exams or tension by doing all these.

Conclusion

All the students of CBSE Class 10th are busy in preparation for the CBSE Class 10th Term 2 Board and are leaving no stone unturned for the exam. Working best for the exam even in the hardest time to achieve good grades in the class as 10th is the foundational class for many further courses and exams. Amid all the preparation, students often come across anxiety and pressure to perform well. What is important to cope with every stress is to prepare well and give the best without losing motivation. To present the exam appealingly to leave an impactful impression on the checker and pass the exam with flying colours.

FAQs

1. Can I do any part or section first in the exam?

Yes, you can start with any section first but leave a good impression on the teacher, make sure to write all the questions of that section altogether. So that teacher doesn’t feel the need to turn the pages again and again.

2. How can I study effectively if I have four months to prepare?

You still have time to prepare, don’t panic and start from the subject you think will take less time. Prepare all subjects in 3 months and leave the last month for the revision. Prepare brief notes so that you can revise them in the last month of revision.

3. How to work on time management issues?

Time management needs serious concentration. Start practicing sample papers or previous years’ questions by setting a 3 hours limit or alarm on the clock. Try to complete the paper without breaking the pace and concentrate more. Also, practice a lot of writing sessions to catch your flow.

4. Will mediation help in releasing stress?

Yes, for sure. Mediation is our Vedic medicine to release stress. By practising meditation, one can connect to nature and the inner self, which helps release stress and nervousness. Many people achieve stability by breathing in and out.

5. Where can I get sample papers or questions for free?

Some various sites and platforms provide free sample papers. You can also prepare from the previous year’s question papers; they will give you all the needed questions. For free exam material, you can visit these study materials, such as RD Sharma Solutions, HC Verma Solutions, RS Aggarwal Solutions, Lakhmir Singh Solutions, Important Concepts, and Class 10 Previous Year Question Papers.