First-term Exam Prep: ‘Don’t make calculation mistakes for graphs’

First-term exams are important for students, especially if they are in classes XI and XII. This is because term exams provide students with an opportunity to gauge their understanding of the concepts they have learned throughout the term. This feedback can help them identify areas where they need to improve and make necessary adjustments to their study habits.

Term exams also require students to manage their time effectively to complete all of the required tasks. This is an important skill for students to develop, as they will need it in college and their careers. But most importantly, term exams give students a taste of what the Board exams will be like. This helps them to get used to the pressure of taking exams and to develop strategies for answering questions.

With less than 10 days to go before the first-term exams begin at Apeejay Schools, it is time for students to gain confidence in their academic abilities by studying harder which in turn can lead to improved performance in the Board exams in 2023-24.

According to Jyotika Gupta, PGT Economics at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, students of class XI should focus on numericals – both for Statistics and Microeconomics. “This is because for statistics 80 per cent of the syllabus is numerical-based and the students have been solving these for the last two or three years with Math as the base. This won’t be tough for the majority of the students provided they brush up on the concepts and practice questions that are relevant to their class. If a student does this, there is no reason why he/she can’t score 30 on 40,” Gupta advised.

When it comes to Microeconomics, there are two main areas where the students lose marks – graphs and Consumer Equilibrium. This can prove to the a little difficult. “For this, the students will have to practice daily to master the topics. The good part is that the numerals are easy in the chapter and the students can get full marks,” Gupta said.

If you have not done a particular chapter yet, don’t study the chapter. Instead, ask the teacher for important topics and study those

–Jyotika Gupta, PGT Economics at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park

The question paper is on the pattern of the Board exams – it will be divided into 80-mark question papers and 20-mark projects/assignments. “When it comes to the theory, I would suggest that the students stick to the notes that have been given to them. Students need to understand that in class XI, there is no need to go into detail; they have to answer to the point. Most of the questions that will be asked will require short answers,” Gupta said and shared a few study tricks.

1. Read the chapters thoroughly to be able to get the MCQs correct.
2. Practice as many numerals as possible. If there is a paucity of time, pick up one numerical from each topic and familiarise yourself.

“For students of class XII, since the syllabus is still not complete, they must concentrate on chapters from higher mark questions are asked. For instance, focus on chapters from where 10-mark or 12-mark questions are asked,” Gupta said.

“If there is a diagram to be made, the examiner should be able to understand what you are saying from the diagram itself. It is just as important to give a written explanation of what you have drawn but the diagram should speak for itself. For instance, if it is a demand-supply curve, the diagram must have all the information besides the written explanation,” Gupta said in conclusion.