Science I and II

STUDY METHODS AND EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES
1 Textbook = bhagwatgita

2 scoring subject + think rationally

3 understanding subject : concepts (2006-217)

4 regular study :Reading a lesson every day keeps science2 phobia at bay + 5 reactions every day

5 concentration

6 memory based scII : tricks to remember topics : descriptive
accept reality and set +ve frame of mind, to make it most scoring subject

7 applied approach

8 weightage for each topic

9 use of self audio cassettes

10 charts and flow charts

11 Decide your objective and work accordingly

2 Exam techniques

1 Plan time division properly, 5 mins for reading question paper and deciding sequence

2 complete paper in two hours : 30 mins for underlining important points!

3 Proper numbering to each question and subquestion

4 Each new broad question on new page

5 Cut leftover page after question with slant line

6 neat presentation : effective method of communicating your good qualities and skills : first
timpression

7 legible handwriting - avoid overwriting, big, clean

8 reflects mentality : force examiner to read your answer paper , many diagrams

9 constant speed

10subquestions in same order : questions also if possible depicts confidence : line after each sub

11 give heading to each point (side title)

12 simple diagram wherever possible to suppliment answers (comparison @ moderation )

13 discuss with friends

14 columns, tables essential

15 laws, definitations : exact words from text book = bhagwatgita hence avoide to write extra

16 judicious choice of options is the key

17 reading the paper checking, underlining, boxes, margins, lines etc needs some time

4 Objective questions
Multiple choice questions = MCQ
Match the following : Write both columns LHS = Q, RHS = A (MP)
complete sentence with underlining of the answer is essential for following questions
fill in the blanks (FB)
find correlation : full sentense (FC)
name the following
odd man out : write complete question statement. Odd man out on next line (reason) (OM)
true or false : write corect statement (TF)

5 Give reasons
introduction (statement)
Because :
(minimum 2 valid points whenever possible give four points
conclusion (Hence ...statement)
1 principle involved
2 proper scientific logic
3 application / correlation between principle and statement
4 reason first and then the effect

6 Distinguish between (DI)
1 point : corresponding differences
2 two columns : give proper headings
3 differences not similarities
4 definitions first
5 if possible diagrams to illustrate (?)
two points = two marks (more points if available)
6 do not write negative points as points of distinction
7 do not consider examples as independent points

7 Short questions
definitions : exactly as in book, if formula / symbol mention it
laws
reasons
uses
effect
characteristics
important principles
formulae

8 Short answer questions
50% of the paper is short answer question
4 points at least
pointwise :each point on new line : principle, diagram, construction, working, use etc
underline
properties : most important properties first
write all the points even if only 2 marks question : if more than 4 points, write most important first
draw neat diagram whenever possible
Understand demand of different type of question as follows
Answer in brief
advantages or disadvantages
classify
short notes on
effects of heat on different substances
functions of
what happens when : 1 result or effect of action 2. Why/reason behind result
Explain term / statement
Give examples
Chemifal and structural formula of…

9 Numeric problems : watch for units and conversions
given data in the beginning
1/2 mark
write formula
1/2 mark
calculations
1/2 mark
box around answer
1/2 mark

10 Long answers
suppliment answer with diagram
give all necessary information from textbook
8 points for 4 marks means 1/2 marks per point : subtitles
do not drift from the point
tabular form if possible
most important point first, least important at the end
avoid repetition of points in different words again and again
do not write in essay fashion : each and every important point
if diagram, first introduction then draw diagram and then describe with help of diagram
if mathematical derivation with law, state it first. MEq B91 must have conclusion
Underline points / key words and nor the whole answer
Use of scientific language must,

11 D Group questions
think on your own with common sense
current science affairs also
principle behind the matter

12 Practicle
properly maintained journals
method of working

13 highlighting of important points in the text

14 Balanced chemical reactions
correct formulae and names of compounds and elements
balance number of atoms on both sides of equation
put arrows for ppt or gas evolved
characteristic feature with reaction
write explanation I.e. change after reaction/ during reaction
equation
names of products below formula of compound

15 Simple present tense or present perfect tense
small gramatically correct sentenses
care about spellings

16 All equations and reactions on one paper are useful at the time of examination