CBSE 12th Biology Exam 2020: Important tips to score well

Getting a holistic understanding of biology and good scores not only help students prepare for competitive exams, but also give them better chances in getting admitted to undergraduate degrees in various colleges.

HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times | Jan 25, 2020

    

Biology enables students to get a better idea about evolutionary theory, gene therapy, advances in biotechnology and could allow them career prospects in zoology, medical and research fields.

Getting a holistic understanding of biology and good scores not only help students prepare for competitive exams, but also give them better chances in getting admitted to undergraduate degrees in various colleges.

The CBSE Class 12 board exams are starting on February 15 and concluding on March 30, 2020. The practicals have been held between Jan 1 to Feb 7, 2020. The Biology paper will be held on March 14 from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

The total theory paper of the Class 12 Biology paper is of 70 marks while 30 marks are for the practical exam. Students get three hours to complete the theory paper.

Here are a few tips to better prepare for Class 12 Biology exam 2020

-- Units that must be thoroughly prepared leading to the exam are Reproduction, Evolution and Biology in Human Welfare, which carry 14 marks, 18 marks and 14 marks respectively. That is almost 65 percent of the total marks in the paper.

-- Especially, a chapter like Genetics and Biotechnology requires the student to comprehend the material perfectly rather than mug up the syllabi.

-- Make sure you pay equal attention to lab sessions and actively participate in experiments to score well in the practicals

-- Diagrams are an integral part of biology exams and do not avoid them. Practice all important diagrams well in advance and make sure you label them properly.

-- Put up diagrams in your room along with flowcharts elaborating biological processes so that you can see them at a glance for better preparations.

-- Pick up the chapters which require more time earlier on so that your mind remains fresh while you summarise them

-- Revise all your chapters heading up to the exam to strengthen understanding of topics more

-- Solve different previous year question papers and CBSE sample papers.

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CBSE 12th Accountancy exam 2020 preparation tips

Considered as one of the important subjects for students in the Commerce stream, CBSE Class 12 Accountancy exam will be conducted on March 5.

EDUCATION | Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jan 21, 2020

    

Considered as one of the important subjects for students in the Commerce stream, CBSE Class 12 Accountancy exam will be conducted on March 5.

A numericals-based subject, Accountancy deals with financial information about a business entity. Accountancy paper is divided into two parts - theory and practical.

We take a look at some preparation tips for students appearing for this year’s Accountancy exam.

Focus topics: Following topics in Accountancy carry good weightage and should be practiced thoroughly. Accounting for Share Capital and Debentures, Accounting for Partnership Firms, Accounting for Not for Profit Organizations and Accounting for Partnership Firms.

Formats: Attention should be paid while making formats for journals, ledgers and balance sheets. While preparing ledger accounts, students should post all the entries in their respective accounts simultaneously rather than preparing the accounts individually.

Calculation: Practice plenty of problems from model test papers and previous years’ sample. This will help gain good command over calculations. As this is a numerical subject, calculation plays key role.

Step marking: Since CBSE gives marks according to steps, even if you don’t arrive at the final solution there is no need to panic. Even if the answer is wrong, but steps preceding it are right, you will be awarded some marks.

Flashcards: One should make flashcards to remember the definitions of terms like liabilities, profit and loss, assets and debts.

General tips

* Revise more than once before appearing for the exam.

*Refrain from going for different study material. NCERT books are considered best source for this subject.

* Solve sample and previous years’ papers a month before the exams.

* Don’t mug up, focus on understanding the concepts.

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CBSE 12th Board Exam 2020: Tips to score high in English

TOI-Online | Jan 21, 2020, 10:35 IST

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet of the Class 12th annual board examinations 2020. As per the board exam schedule released by CBSE, the Class 12th English exam will be held on February 27, 2020. The students have more than a month for final preparation of the English exam.

English is a highly-scoring subject. A systematic and well-planned strategy can help you score exceedingly well. Here are some useful tips for you to prepare for Class 12th English paper:

Revision is the key

Revise all important stories and chapters from textbooks and class notes you made while studying. It has been seen that most of the questions asked in the exam are from school textbooks only. Hence, you should revise all the chapters and stories from the English book. Revise formats of letter writing, report writing, writing precis etc.

Practice to get perfection

Take previous years question papers, mock test papers, and sample papers and try to solve them in 3 hours duration. While writing, make sure you stick to word limits. Read newspapers every day to improve your reading and writing skills.

Make sure you complete syllabus

It is must to read the entire syllabus and avoid selective reading. Questions can come from any chapter of the textbook. In the English literature section, the students can be asked to prepare character sketches and central themes/ideas for both prose and poetry.

Manage your time well

While practicing, make sure you know how much time you need to complete each section. Make note of this time while attempting the paper in the exam hall. You must carry a wristwatch in the exam hall. Attempt easy and short questions first so that you have more time for longer ones.

Attempt all questions

You are advised to attempt all the questions you know first. However, do not leave any question un-attempted. It is always better to attempt all the questions in the exam paper.

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CBSE Class 10, 12 exams: Children with special needs allowed use of calculators

Updated: 22 Jan 2020, 02:58 PM ISTPTI

(To avail the facility, the students have to give a request to the schools by January 28 and principals will have to forward it to concerned regional office of CBSE)

New Delhi: Children with special needs appearing for the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) in class 10 or 12 will be able to use basic calculators from this year, officials said.

"The board has decided to facilitate students under Children with Special Needs (CSWN) category by permitting use of simple basic calculator during Class X and Class XII board examination," CBSE Controller for Examination Sanyam Bhardwaj said in a letter sent to schools. "Calculator will only be allowed to those students who have already been registered under CWSN category for the 2020 examination," he added.

To avail the facility, the students have to give a request to the schools by January 28 and principals will have to forward it to concerned regional office of CBSE.

"Candidates who will request without appropriate certificate will not be allowed to use calculator during examinations," Bhardwaj said.

The board had in 2018 allowed specially-abled students to use computer or laptops to write their exam.

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CBSE 2020 Board Examination: Preparation tips and strategies for Class 10, 12 students

The CBSE 10th 2020 examination schedule, CBSE 12th 2020 examination schedule were released by the exam conducting authority on the official website http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/index.html .

EDUCATION | Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Dec 26, 2019

    

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on December 18, Tuesday, announced the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 examination schedule. The CBSE 10th and 12th examination for the year 2019-20 will begin from February 15. Students who are preparing for the examination can download the date sheet from the official website.

 

To help students in preparing better, here a few tips and strategies:

Ø Prepare a timetable for yourself. While preparing it, make sure you have included mathematics and English in your daily curriculum.

Ø Give adequate time to each subject and don’t forget to take a 10-minute break every 2 hours. Try not to study too much at a stretch.

Ø If there is a subject that needs extra care, repeat it on your timetable 4 times a week.

Ø For each subject, prepare a list of topics that need to be worked on. Then divide the topics into two parts - like and dislike. Don’t forget to tick off the topic after you complete them.

Ø Use different techniques for revision. Try to break your notes to keywords and phrases and then revise.

Ø Set a daily goal for yourself and try studying at the same time daily.

Ø Students can download the sample question papers released by the board on its official website and solve it.

Ø Refer to model question papers for each subject and prepare accordingly.

Ø Solve the last five years’ board question papers and to get yourself familiar with the pattern. Always remember to sit with a stop watch while solving question papers.

Ø Organise group study time to exchange ideas and thoughts and be successful in your exams.

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CBSE 10th Science board exam 2020

 CBSE 10th Science board exam 2020: How to score good marks in the paper

CBSE 10th Science board exam 2020 preparation tips: CBSE Class 10 board exams 2020 will be held from February 15 to March 20. The Science exam will be conducted on March 4.

EDUCATION||  | Hindustan Times, New Delhi |  Updated: Jan 17, 2020

CBSE Class 10 board exams 2020 will be held from February 15 to March 20. The Science exam will be conducted on March 4.

Students generally find the science exam difficult as it contains three different sections – Physics, Chemistry and Biology. It becomes hard to score when one focuses in only a particular science section. If you want to score good marks in Science, you will have to focus on all the sections equally.

Here are some useful tips for the CBSE class 10 Science exam

Physics

Formulae: Students should focus on remembering formulae to solve numericals in the Physics section. Most numericals are usually from Newton’s laws of motion and its applications, series and parallel combination of resistances and reflection and refraction.

Diagrams: Diagrams, too, are considered an area which is high  coring. Diagrams like AC and DC generator, lines of the magnetic field around a solenoid and a bar magnet, electric circuit diagram, image formation by lenses and mirrors, glass prism, and the human eye, have been a common feature in previous years’ question papers.

Biology

Terminologies: Different terminologies are used in Biology, which makes this subject a little complicated. Students should make separate notes of such terms and revise them regularly. Mendel’s experiments are considered an important topic.

Diagrams:  There are no numericals in Biology so diagrams play an important role in this subject. Students, while practicing diagrams, should pay attention to reflex action, respiratory system, human brain, female and male reproductive organs and different parts of a flower.

Chemistry

Equations: Thoroughly practice chemical equations. One should make separate notes of uses of acids, bases and salt and their compounds.

Periodic Table: Make your own system to remember the periodic table. Carbon compounds and its functional groups are key topics.

Apart from the aforementioned tips, students should not forget to practice previous years’ question papers and model tests. This will help them get accustomed to recurring questions.

Source : https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/

CBSE Exam 2020: Diet tips for students this exam season

 

IANS | Jan 10, 2020, 15:08 IST

NEW DELHI: Exam time is like a mental marathon, and we cannot stress enough on studying while children sit for exams.

Dr Geeta Buryok, Head- Dietician, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh shares these crucial tips to keep the kids healthy and deal with hunger cravings this exam season.

1. Eat healthy meals: Your brain needs energy to work efficiently and for this you must have balanced diet with in between healthy snacks. The meals should contain foods which lead to mental alertness. These include foods like milk and milk products, sprouts, tofu, eggs, chicken, fish, healthy nuts in combination with healthy cereals like dalia, oats, quinoa, and whole wheat products.

Brain boosting foods include foods that improve memory and concentration like almond walnuts, fish, flaxseeds, banana, chick pea, spinach, broccoli etc. Avoid junk foods as they require added time and energy to digest.

2. Keep yourself hydrated: Drink healthy beverages like milkshakes, fresh soups, lemonade, lassi, coconut water instead of aerated beverages. One or two cups of coffee or tea or dark chocolate can also be added in the diet as caffeine makes you alert and active, but avoid excess of it. Have at least 8-10 glasses of water per day.

3. Snack smartly: Eat healthy snacks in between meals like protein bars, fresh fruits, peanuts, makhana and roasted chana etc. specially when you are studying till late at night.

4. Sleep is important: Good sleep is as good for your brain as food for body. Lack of sleep can interfere with learning ability, cause mood swings and compromise your immune system. Sleep for at least eight hours.

5. Detox from electronic devices: Avoid engaging in too many electronic devices and take out an hour everyday for some recreational activity to keep you happy and motivated.

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CBSE 10th Social Science Exam 2020: Preparation tips and strategies

EDUCATION | Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jan 17, 2020

CBSE 10 Social Science Exam 2020: The CBSE Class 10 exams will be conducted between February 15 and March 20. The Social Science exam will be held on March 18 between 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Considered to be one of the most important subjects in CBSE Class 10, Social Science consists of four parts History, Geography, Economics and Political Science.

The CBSE Class 10 exams will be conducted between February 15 and March 20. The Social Science exam will be held on March 18 between 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Social Science, which is a compulsory subject, will see 20 marks of internal assessment, while the remaining 80 will via the written exam.

The course structure of Class 10 Social Science includes History, Geography, Political Science and Economics.

The syllabus for the Class X Social Science paper includes

India and the Contemporary World -II

Contemporary India - II

Democratic Politics - II

Understanding Economic Development

Here’s how you can prepare for your Social Science Exam 2020

Be clear about facts: Since Social Science includes subjects like history, civics, and geography, it is necessary to be clear about facts. Separating notes for each chapter could be beneficial.

Practice is key: Practising CBSE sample question papers could help the student get acquainted with the trend of the questions being asked for the exam. It also allows students to check on their speed and improve if required.

Review: Reviewing is important because it allows students to figure out where they are weak. If you are having a hard time memorizing a particular topic, go back to it over and over again till the facts get cleared.

Do not forget to practice map related questions: The Social Science paper of CBSE Class 10 includes locating and labelling for identification. Careful preparation of the map will ensure full marks in the section and help in finishing the paper easily.

Study section- wise: This will allow you to memorise each section better rather than getting confused in trying to memorise all of them together.

Learn the concepts: Understanding these subjects rather than memorizing them will allow students to score better.

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CBSE Board exam 2020: Extra classes, mock tests help students get ready for boards

Minati Singha| TNN | Updated: Jan 16, 2020

BHUBANESWAR: With Class X and XII board exams hardly a month away, schools in the city are busy conducting doubt clearing sessions and taking extra classes for students. WhatsApp groups, house visits, mentorship and mock tests are being taken by city schools to ready students for the board examinations.

However, teachers and students feel they don't get adequate time as the examination has been pre-poned this year. The board examinations are starting from February 15 instead of the usual March first week.

"Though courses have already been completed, revisions, doubt-clearing and practice of sample question papers require more time. If students do not get adequate time for practicing then their confidence level will get affected," said Prajna Paramita Mishra, a teacher in a city school.

Besides by conducting the practical board examinations in January instead of February has again reduced the preparation time for students which otherwise would have been used for revision classes.

Teachers in DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, said apart from doubt clearing sessions they are conducting very similar tests and making them practice as many question banks. "Apart from CBSE sample papers, our teachers have also prepared question banks for students to practice. The tests are highly beneficial for slow learners. Teachers have been asked to WhatsApp groups and to address doubts of students immediately. Besides, there is zero mark test where scoring will be done in minus and the highest mark is zero," said Debendra Pati, senior teacher of the school.

Due to shortage of time many schools are also conducting extra classes during Saturdays. "The board examinations have been preponed by almost 15 days but revisions have to be done within the time. Teachers are asking us to come to school on Saturdays and holidays too. There are also model examinations which we have to attend before the board examinations," said Rakesh Pani, student of Class X.

"We have assigned 10 students under one mentor or teacher, who will look after the doubts and revisions of those students. Besides there are regular practice and mock tests going on for students besides counselling sessions to reduce their stress and boost their confidence level before the examinations," said Sarat Kar, spokesperson of SAI International School.

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CBSE 10th Board Exams 2020: Important preparation tips for students

Kahekashan Hans News Service | 16 Jan 2020

This year around 20 lakh students are expected to appear for this exam, which is scheduled by mid-February.

For Class 10th Board exam, the preparation time is quite strenuous for students. This year almost 20 lakh students are expected to appear for this exam, which is scheduled by mid-February. During the preparation time, students deal with pressure from parents and peers at school.

Students should be mentally prepared that these board exams are also just like any other exam they appeared earlier in their lives. The only difference is this the first nationalised exams, where they would be competing with several students pan India. Instead of worrying about factors that they cannot control, they should work towards improving their subject knowledge and stay away from the pressure.

Preparation tips for CBSE Class Xth board exams to avoid stress and anxiety are:

Practice solving paper

Get the sample papers of past years that are available in bookstores and solve the papers within the stipulated time to test your knowledge base in different subjects. When you prepare and write down the answers to these questions, you get a better idea of the exam format and how to approach and solve questions during the exam.

Keep fit and stay relaxed

It is very crucial to keep fit and healthy during the entire exam preparation time and more importantly, before the exams. Only then you can give your best shot. Eat healthily, get proper sleep, drink adequate water and exercise regularly when you are preparing for the exams. More important is that you should stay away from unnecessary stress. Avoid junk food and overeating to keep lethargy at bay.

Do not leave any topic for the end

There is a possibility that you may find a few topics a bit difficult and may leave that topic to study in the end or at the last moment. This would create a lot of pressure on you just before the exams. Please cover all topics, including the ones you find difficult a few months before the exams begin. Approach your teachers or parents to understand the difficult topics or the topics in which you feel you are comparatively weak and be 100 per cent ready before your exams.

Make brief notes while studying

Create brief and precise notes from textbooks, reference books when you are preparing for a particular topic so that you improve your understanding of the same. For each subject, prepare separate notes. Ensure to highlight important formulae and headings so that you can find it easily when you revise the topics later.

Make a time table

Ahead of two or three months of the board exams make a time-table giving enough time to every subject. Don't forget to include short breaks in between long hours of study so that your mind gets refreshed. Short breaks will help you to retain and apply information better.

Self-evaluation

Discuss with your friend, your parent or talk to a mentor and find out more about your strengths and weaknesses related to a particular subject. Work on the topics that you feel you are weak and give your best to improve yourself.

Practice writing

During your actual board exam, you have to write a lot that too at a uniform speed to complete the paper within a specified time. Start taking practise tests within allocated periods it will help you a lot, and you can assess yourself where you stand in this domain. The grades in your board exams would impact your career graph. Be calm and composed in this practice time, once your mind is calm and centred, you would be able to face the board exams confidently and get the marks you deserve. I wish good luck and encourage all the students to make wholehearted efforts to excel in the Board exams. I request parents not to create unnecessary pressure and support their children.

Wish you all the best!

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