I had secured 88% in my ISC exams in the science stream. If you consider this successful, please read on. This review is meant only for science stream students.
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For preparation of ISC exams several things play vital roles. A student needs to be hardworking, diligent and persistent. He needs the guidance of good teachers. The factors which affects the results apart from these are :
1. Books
Even if Einstien had sat for the ISC exams he would have failed if he did not have proper books.Some suggested books are:
a.English: Prescribed text books, verity edition of Shakespeare
b.Physics: Comprehensive Physics(CBSE), N.N.Ghosh
c.Chemistry: Chugh, prescribed text book
d.Maths: Saha & Saha
e.Computer Sc.: Sunita Arora
2. Coaching
A good coaching class, especially for the subjects you are weak in, surely benefits. One thing that should be kept in mind while choosing a class is choose the most popular classes as if they have become popular it’s only because they teach well. But, do ask for help from your seniors before taking any decision.
I think that classes with a batch of 25-30 students are better than 4-5 students as with more students you get more questions and doubts answered which may not have crossed your mind earlier.
3. Know what’s going to come in the exam
There are 2 ways of doing these; bribe the members of the council or solve the last 10 yrs. question papers.I think the latter one is more risk free.extensive research by many teachers have proved that most of the questions are copies of or type of the questions which came in last 5-10 yrs.
Solving test papers not only helps you in knowing the types of questions but also tests your problem solving abilities in exact exam situations.
4. Prioritize Subjects
Study the subjects you are weak in more than the subjects you are strong at. For example, people think that physics is the most difficult subject. then you should study physics at least 2 hrs. more than say maths per week.
But the most terrible mistake people make is that they neglect English. English is a compulsory subject and the percentage you get in english goes a long way in improving your overall percentage.
5. Take breaks while studying
Take at least 5 mins. break after every 45 mins. of study. This is very important as ISc exam is all about remembering and you won’t remember anything if you stress your brain.
6. Attend Classes Regularly
Don’t bunk important classes hoping to make up later. Things taught in class helps in remembering the chapter while studying. For example in literature, you may bunk a class on The Express but don’t dare to bunk a class on J.Alfred Prufrock.
7. Miscellaneous
There are other things which counts. Always use your own calculators in class. This helps you to get habituated and you can use the calc. in your exams with ease.
In practicals, accuracy in Physics don’t count much but accuracy in chemistry is a must. Keep that in mind. Comp. Sc. practical is not as difficult as it seems to be. Just keep your cool.
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There are many other factors which affects the ultimate result, but our students are intelligent enough to understand them. The above stated factors are just some of the important ones.
Remember, it’s very easy to study and score good marks in ISC. So, Best of Luck