Some Important tips for Mathematics exam

Hi friends!! Tensed?? Worried?? No need to worry for mathematics. Mathematics is not at all difficult. All you need is to revise everything and be careful while writing your answers. Here are some tips which will be really helpful for you to score full marks in Maths.

Tips to be followed during Maths exam:

1. In case you get stuck while solving any question, don’t panic. Leave appropriate space and don’t even cross out some of the steps that you may have written. This will ensure that even if you don’t find time to solve the question, the examiners will give some marks as step-wise marking system is followed in Maths exam.

2. Ensure that figures/tables should be on the same page as it saves your time in looking at the figure and finding the solution.

3. Always draw line for rough work on the right hand side of every page. This would minimize the chances of error in noting down the numeric values from rough calculations done on some other page of the answer sheet.

4. Using pencil make neat and clean figures. This would also enable you to change the figure in case need arises. Do not waste time in decorating the figure. A simple figure with perfect labelling will help you get full marks.

5. Write the steps of construction in all the questions involving constructions even if not asked in question.

6. Do not forget to write the statements of the theorems or results used in the solutions. Also, write each and every formula used in solution.
7. Do not forget to write the units in the questions involving dimensions.

General tips:

1. Proper planning is the key to success. Use the initial15 minutes smartly in scanning the entire question paper. Keep on tick marking the questions that you find at your grip. First attempt these questions then the rest.

2. Do not forget to write the section name before solving questions of any section.

3. Extra sheets should be tied in proper order.

4. Try to avoid crossing in answer sheet (specially on first page).

5. Remember to carry the required stationery items like scale, protractor,pencil, eraser etc with you.

6. Enough space (2 lines) should be left in between solutions of two different questions.

7. Your handwriting should be neat and easily readable.

8. Solve only one part of questions having two choices.

9. Manage your time in such a way that you can have enough time to revise your paper as it minimizes the chances of errors.
10. If you do not have any clue to solve some questions and some time is still left out, try to show your effort by writing at least the introductory steps and even etch out figures/diagrams/tables if relevant to the questions.

The way question is solved is most important. So, try to give a perfect answer.

Here is the screenshot of an answer sheet attempted by one of the Class X students who got full marks in mathematics. Look at the way the answer is presented in the answer sheet.

So, just focuss on the following points:

1. Figures with perfect labellings
2. No wastage of time in decoration
3. Step-by-step answering
4. No cutting in the answer sheet
5. Every single word and number must be readable

Click on the link to find out the most common errors that students make:– Math Common Errors in Maths Grade 10

Best of luck!!