The power to score a 90 in class 12 Maths lies entirely in your hand. This line is not quite assuring but nevertheless true. Scoring good marks in Maths is like a paradox, it is easy yet difficult. But scoring marks above 90 in this subject needs dedication, consistency, hard work and most of all, smart work. It does not happen overnight or via shortcuts and absolutely NOT by copying and using unfair means. Follow the tips mentioned below to get an insight into an effective preparation strategy to ace your boards.
- Not only should you master the formulas, but you should also comprehend their derivations—understand rather than memorize. Knowing the logic and the mathematical concept behind the formula and how it is derived to the final form will allow you to apply it with confidence and also help you manipulate it as per the problem. It is also possible to work your way out of a problem if the implementation and the result do not match the mathematical derivation. If you completely grasp the soul of the formula via its derivations, only then will the amount of time and work you put in will be significantly decreased. Target the formula and see how you can manipulate it to solve multiple kinds of problems. Always begin with basic 1 or 2 mark sums and slowly pave your work into the routes of the advanced and lengthy ones. The lengthy ones too could be solved in a similar manner.
- Break or simplify the lengthy ones into smaller and simpler ones. When you break down a lengthy sum into small individual sums with their own specific goals, you can individually work on the smaller ones and later compile them into the lengthy ones. This method is crucial and works on most problems. Since each individual part is linked to one another and the result of one will affect the other hence proper care must be taken to not make mistakes as one simple error will hamper the entire process and the sum.
- Base your preparation and understanding on the NCERT books and don’t directly go onto the advanced reference books. Your first aim must always be to completely clear all your basics prior to targeting multiple types of problems. Always base your preparation on knowledge and not memorization. The NCERT books are the best aid available to help you absorb the fundamentals in a simple easy to grasp language. Always remember- reference books are SUPPLEMENTARY material.
- Do not go for tricks or shortcuts mentioned in reference books. Why? These give you a sense of easy going life and will give you a false sense of ease. Another reason is that most of these shortcuts are specific to a few sums and once a different modified sum is set, you would be stuck. Use them only to save time and not to skip the crucial parts. And once you practice the concepts and apply them consistently with dedication, you will make your own shortcuts and these ones won’t fail you as you know the entire process behind these. Moreover, if the examiner does not feel justified by the shortcut you have used, he might be reluctant to give you full marks. Hence, do not skip important processes and steps.
- Reduce your calculation errors by improving your concentration. When it comes to Maths, no matter how fast you are completing your sums, slow down. Constantly slow down and take a closer look at your mathematical processes, steps and formulae implementation instead of rushing through them, take your time and look at each letter and number one at a time so that you can absorb them. A common cause of Maths errors is that individuals perform calculations in a hurry and in their minds, where they are less likely to catch errors. If you detect a mistake during revision, writing them down might help you go back and review the steps. You will be able to remove a lot of mistakes if you start doing calculations in this way.
- Practice sample papers along with the NCERT questions to filter out your strong areas and the areas that require special attention. If you find difficulties in any topic, understand the basic fundamentals and practice multiple problems to properly get acquainted with it. Do not leave these doubts and difficulties unattended as they might come back to haunt you in the exams and you will end up losing a lot of marks in your tests.
- Apart from consulting with your mentors, discuss among your peers, you might all have similar doubts that you can work your way together into solving them and in this manner, you will retain the doubt and its solution as you have found the problem together. In case of uncommon difficulties or doubts, each one of you can help each other, thus enhancing your own knowledge and at the same time helping a friend out, which will obviously be a kind and supportive gesture.
- Get familiar with the format and weightage of the paper. In this manner, you would know which chapters carry more marks and hence you can devote more time to that. During this process, do not neglect the chapter with low weightage. Those require your attention as well. You can’t skip any topic if you wish to score 90 or above. Build preparation strategies as per different units. Calculus carries a vast portion of the marks and hence practice as much as you can with regard to this. It will be your Ace in scoring 90+ marks.
- Dedicate a fixed number of hours for Maths. Maths requires more consistent practice as compared to other chapters. Dedicate at least 2 hours every day to practice problems. Time management during your preparation as well as during the test is very crucial. Look at the paper properly and see which sums require more time and solve the paper accordingly. Practice this while solving the sample or previous years’ papers. Watch video tutorials as well for a more intriguing environment of study.
Keep all these tips in mind while preparing for your CBSE Class 12 Maths exam and Best of Luck! Practice with dedication and success will definitely follow.
