Updated on Apr 2, 2021 02:59 IST
Find here the subject-wise preparation tips by experts to score well in CBSE Class 10th exams 2021.

Find here the subject-wise preparation tips by experts to score well in CBSE Class 10th exams 2021.

By Rajesh Kumar Singh

The pressure of performing well in the CBSE 10th board exams is always high and due to the wide spread of Covid-19 infection all across the world, the pressure is much higher this year. After year-long virtual learning, the students are too stressed to keep up with the syllabus. Here are some last-minute subject-wise advice for CBSE class 10th board exams that will help the students to perform well:

Table of contents
  • CBSE 10th Science preparation:
  • CBSE 10th Maths Preparation:
  • CBSE 10th English Preparation:
  • CBSE 10th Hindi Preparation:
  • CBSE 10th Social Science Preparation:

CBSE 10th Science preparation:

The students who are planning to opt for Science stream in class 11 should focus well on this subject. It is very important to cover all three sub-categories of Science – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

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  • Know the exam pattern and marking scheme. This will help one to divide the time well
  • Go through the entire Science syllabus before the exam. This will help them to know on which topic they have to put extra efforts
  • Solve NCERT textbook questions once again. NCERT should be followed thoroughly to score well in boards
  • Prepare a complete list of formulae, derivations and experiments. Revise all of them before the exam.
  • The rules attached to science formulas should be revised carefully and used correctly

PHYSICS

  • Many questions in the Physics exam contain direct formulae-based or theorem-based questions. So, it is very important to learn the formulas and the theorems thoroughly in to use them correctly in the paper
  • Practice numerical as much as possible. One can easily obtain marks in them.
  • Practice diagrams thoroughly
  • Solve previous year exam papers and model test paper in order to get an idea of exam pattern and the types of numerical and theory-based questions asked in Physics

CHEMISTRY

  • Chemistry comparatively requires less time for preparation. It is also a high-scoring subject. Balancing chemical equations is very important.
  • Make notes of all chemical reaction and go through them properly
  • Solve previous exam papers as much as possible. They will help in in-depth preparation of Chemistry.

BIOLOGY

  • Diagrams are an important part in Biology exam. One can easily obtain marks in Biology if they know the diagrams well.
  • Prepare the experiments and models thoroughly
  • Make a list of complex terminologies so as not to forget any of them at the last moment.

Also Read: More on CBSE 10th Preparation 2021

CBSE 10th Maths Preparation:

  • Make a complete list of chapter-wise formulas and concepts for last-minute revision. Go through their application and usage as well.
  • NCERT is a must for CBSE 10th Board exam. Make sure to have gone through every chapter from the NCERT.
  • If one isn’t able to understand any word problem, read it repeatedly. It will give an idea of what is to be done to get the solution.
  • Go through CBSE 10th sample papers and previous year papers as much as possible. They are very important and chances of getting a same question or same concept in the exam are very high.

Also Read: CBSE 10th Syllabus 2021

CBSE 10th English Preparation:

  • Thoroughly go through the format of note making, letter writing, notice-writing, etc.
  • There are separate marks for the format in writing section
  • Go through sample letters, notices, paragraphs, etc. This will give an idea of writing effective content.
  • Learn thoroughly the rules of grammar and practice more and more
  • Read the literature chapters from within. The chances of getting a question from within are very high.
  • Never exceed the word limit

CBSE 10th Hindi Preparation:

  • Hindi is a very high-scoring subject. NCERT is the main book to refer to in Hindi.
  • Go through the format of everything that is included in the writing section
  • Practice more and more sample papers and previous year exam papers
  • Read the literature chapters from within

CBSE 10th Social Science Preparation:

  • Students often find Social Science boring, but if understood properly it is a very high-scoring subject.
  • Try to understand the chapters from video lectures available online. They may seem more interesting.
  • Prioritize chapters according to the weightage they hold
  • Make notes of important pointers that one is likely to forget
  • One can even make a chart to remember the important dates
  • Practice map work. It is most high-scoring part of the Social Science paper
  • Understanding concepts is better than memorizing them. Always remember
  • Practice previous-year exam papers and sample papers more and more

About the Author:

Rajesh Kumar Singh is the MD of Kunwar Global Public School and a Social Worker. He strongly believes that the young generation can be truly sincere, dedicated and keen to adopt new practices of learning if directed in the right path. They can enter any challenging arena and achieve success if they receive focused attention, inspiring atmosphere and a bit of extra care.

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