CBSE Term 2 exams begin tomorrow: UAE school heads share revision tips to score well

CBSE Term 2 exams begin tomorrow: UAE school heads share revision tips to score well

Students should avoid last-minute cramming and pulling all-nighters, say experts

Published: Mon 25 Apr 2022, 12:42 PM

With the CBSE Term 2 board exams set to commence on Tuesday, April 26, UAE school heads are sharing tips to help students perform well in the upcoming exams.

The reading time, in particular, should be optimally utilised before Grade 10 and 12 students start attempting the questions for the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, say experts. Students are also advised not to over-emphasise or answer short questions in a lengthy format.

Sanjeev K Jolly, executive principal, Our Own High School - Al Warqa'a, and chairman of Gulf Sahodaya (CBSE schools in the Gulf), said: "Students must make sure they study in an organised manner at home and devote sufficient time to their preparations. The written board exams exams require speed, accuracy, and consistency, so students should ensure they have the related skills."

Such skills can be developed at home by writing notes instead of revising orally, he noted. A good at-home revision plan should include some breaks for relaxing in between long hours of preparation. Students should also ensure they get at least seven hours of sleep and develop good eating habits to promote