Help your kids ace MCQ papers in board exams
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about massive changes in the education sector. While virtual classes have taken over physical classrooms, in-centre exams have been replaced by online tests. In fact, the question and marking pattern of exams have also been changed to suit the changing mode of exams. According to the recent official updates on CBSE 10th and 12th Exams 2021-2022, the entire term will be divided into two halves. Term I, which will consist of 50 per cent of the syllabus, will be based on Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and term II, consisting of the remaining half of the syllabus, will have subjective questions.
MCQ-based exams can be quite tricky at times. They focus on in-depth knowledge of various concepts, analytical and application-oriented skills. Moreover, the options, which are sometimes very close to the appropriate answers but not actually correct, can be confusing. So, the preparation for an MCQ-based exam can be challenging. These tips will help your child ace the objective paper of their board exams.
Delve deep into the details
Help your child to locate the specifics of the topics he is studying. He should note down the key words and try to understand the concepts in details.
Practise regularly
Sit down with your child and get acquainted with the topics in her curriculum. Prepare model question papers for her and ask her to solve it within a given time period. You may also refer to several model papers online. Regular practice increases competency while ironing out the difficulties.
Read the questions multiple times
Multiple choice questions aren’t always direct. Moreover, they are quite tricky at times. That’s why they need extra attention. Students have a tendency to guess the question by going through the first few words and then directly jump to the options. This is a big no-no. Encourage your child to read the questions from the beginning to the end, more than once and then move on to the answer options.
Read all the options minutely
Going through the options carefully is as important as reading the questions repeatedly. Ask your child not rush through the process of deciding his answer. He should take his time, decide upon the most appropriate option and mark accordingly.
Learn to eliminate
Make your child understand that eliminating the incorrect options may often be an easy way out to locate the correct answer.
Be careful about choosing the right option
When two or more answers seem suitable, “all of the above” is usually the correct answer. Similarly, if none of the answers seem to be appropriate, go for the “none of the above” option. However, please note, if you are unsure, never select either option.
Start with the easy questions
To successfully finish his paper on or before time, ask your child to first answer the ones he is sure about. If there are fifty questions in total, and he is confident about forty of them, he should attempt the tough 10 at the end.