Strikes, strikes and more strikes.Students seem to be busy giving the BPUT officials a hard time of their life.Lack of motivation, determination and distractions are the reasons of a student not studying at all.Its obvious that students don't study much but surprisingly there are a plethora of students who somewhat study but get a bad GPA,backlogs and NFT .The prime mover of all the problems is the quality of teaching in the institutes.Erroneous guidance leads to confusion and finally student ends up messing up all the papers.
There are a lot of students who just cram through last few days and finally get good GPA.But a student who can't cram gets screwed up.What can an average student do ?? Well, the following tips collected from experts of preparing for the sem exams to score well can help a lot:
1. The syllabus for the exam is significant. Sometimes the course may not be completed in the college properly, but since the exam paper is set by the university the whole syllabus must be prepared.
2. Usually students do not study on a regular basis during the semester when the exams are afar. As a result a lot of syllabus pileup to be studied just before the exam. If too much syllabus remains to be studied right before the exam one is likely to develop anxiety, stress and lack of confidence. So one who can study in small amounts on a daily basis., will have a great advantage over others. He will be able to appear the exam with confidence.
3. Practice solving problems. Just a casual reading cannot ensure understanding. Without practicing problem solving you are likely to commit many silly mistakes. Even if it appears to you during preparation that you will be able to solve a problem if it comes in the exam, you shouldn’t neglect solving them. Its better to commit the mistakes during the preparation, because if you don’t commit the mistakes now you will certainly commit it during the exam.
4. The question paper is highly unpredictable. Sometimes students do selective study by looking at last 2-3 years question papers. But when they appear in the exam, to their surprise they see a lot of questions from the section which they left out. So study everything in the syllabus. Don’t leave anything for chance. It won’t make much of a difference if you are lucky enough to not to get any questions from the sections you left. But if questions comes primarily from the sections that you neglected studying, you may get a backlog. Backlogs can be determining factors during the job interviews. So study everything.
5. Be concept oriented. Gone are the days of school, when we could mug up a few questions and could expect those questions in the exam. BPUT exam papers are usually conceptually oriented. If your concept is thorough you will be able to answer almost all the questions.
6. Self prepared notes will be of great help before the exam. Because the syllabus for BPUT exams is huge, sometimes you may have to study a complete book to cover everything. But everything in the book may not be relevant to the syllabus. One of the wisest thing to do is the prepare your own notes during the semester. This is your own notes; you yourself have prepared it. So just a glance at your own notes before the exam will remind you much more than skimming through a huge book. A self prepared notes is a powerful revision tool. If you follow this one rule: to get in to the habit of preparing notes, believe me, BPUT exams will be just a cake walk.
7. Questions in the exam paper are primarily from a few selected books. Ask your seniors and teachers about which book is current and popularly followed. Most questions come from a few selected books that majority of teachers and students follow.
Revision tips:
Develop a timetable to monitor your progress. Make sure you allocate some time for fun and relaxation as well.
While revising a subject, practice writing. This would be an actual simulation of the examination itself. Plan your revision and complete it in time. This will give you a sense of achievement and build your confidence.
While revising, vary subjects from time to time and their difficulty so you don’t get bored or disheartened. Set realistic targets of what you can achieve in the time available.
Spend as much time on recall as on reading. Practice by writing answers as you would do in the exam. This will help you remember the important points when you answer each paper and even speeds up your writing skill.
Practice writing answers under exam conditions. Take three hour tests, without a break in between, preferably at the same time as that of the exam. This will help your body clock adjust to the examination time and conditions.
2. Time out
To prevent mental fatigue, take a short break as soon as you notice your mind is losing concentration. Stick to activities that do not break your study continuum during these breaks. Avoid television and loud music. You will then be able to come back to your revision refreshed.
It is important to relax. Your mind and body perform at their best only if you get adequate rest.
3.Maintain a regular sleep pattern
A regular seven hours of sleep is mandatory for the body to function well. Also, sleep at a regular time; don’t alter your sleeping cycle.
It is not important whether you study late or get up early, as long as you get into the habit of being most alert at the same time as that of the exam.
Try and stop working an hour before bedtime. You will find it helpful to do some muscular relaxation, which is particularly effective in relieving stress.
4. What to eat
Food rich in vitamins and proteins, such as green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, are a must.
The nutrients will help your brain stay sharp. Avoid food with high fat content.
Don’t drink too much coffee, tea or fizzy drinks. Caffeine will keep you up and reduce the clarity of your thinking.
5.NO distractions
Keep all unimportant issues at bay.
Right now, the sem examinations should be your only focus. Stay away from distractions that could cause loss of concentration or unwanted anxiety. Stick to activities that do not break your study continuum.
6.The power of positive thinking
Spend time with people who have a positive effect. It will rub off on you.
Avoid negative thoughts, such as ‘Everyone else seems better organized, while I’m struggling.’ Challenge such thoughts with positive thinking; for example, ‘I have done well in exams before.’
7.Practice relaxation techniques
Practice deep breathing, meditation and yoga as forms of relaxation. They help your body relax and reduce stress. Alternately, take a brisk walk in fresh air after your day’s revision is over.
If you believe in God, pray before you start studying. Prayer will help you increase confidence reduce your stress as well.
And yes, lots of luck for the exams.
It was my bit to help the students and also the BPUT officials to get to an end of this unending Strike saga forever.
There are a lot of students who just cram through last few days and finally get good GPA.But a student who can't cram gets screwed up.What can an average student do ?? Well, the following tips collected from experts of preparing for the sem exams to score well can help a lot:
1. The syllabus for the exam is significant. Sometimes the course may not be completed in the college properly, but since the exam paper is set by the university the whole syllabus must be prepared.
2. Usually students do not study on a regular basis during the semester when the exams are afar. As a result a lot of syllabus pileup to be studied just before the exam. If too much syllabus remains to be studied right before the exam one is likely to develop anxiety, stress and lack of confidence. So one who can study in small amounts on a daily basis., will have a great advantage over others. He will be able to appear the exam with confidence.
3. Practice solving problems. Just a casual reading cannot ensure understanding. Without practicing problem solving you are likely to commit many silly mistakes. Even if it appears to you during preparation that you will be able to solve a problem if it comes in the exam, you shouldn’t neglect solving them. Its better to commit the mistakes during the preparation, because if you don’t commit the mistakes now you will certainly commit it during the exam.
4. The question paper is highly unpredictable. Sometimes students do selective study by looking at last 2-3 years question papers. But when they appear in the exam, to their surprise they see a lot of questions from the section which they left out. So study everything in the syllabus. Don’t leave anything for chance. It won’t make much of a difference if you are lucky enough to not to get any questions from the sections you left. But if questions comes primarily from the sections that you neglected studying, you may get a backlog. Backlogs can be determining factors during the job interviews. So study everything.
5. Be concept oriented. Gone are the days of school, when we could mug up a few questions and could expect those questions in the exam. BPUT exam papers are usually conceptually oriented. If your concept is thorough you will be able to answer almost all the questions.
6. Self prepared notes will be of great help before the exam. Because the syllabus for BPUT exams is huge, sometimes you may have to study a complete book to cover everything. But everything in the book may not be relevant to the syllabus. One of the wisest thing to do is the prepare your own notes during the semester. This is your own notes; you yourself have prepared it. So just a glance at your own notes before the exam will remind you much more than skimming through a huge book. A self prepared notes is a powerful revision tool. If you follow this one rule: to get in to the habit of preparing notes, believe me, BPUT exams will be just a cake walk.
7. Questions in the exam paper are primarily from a few selected books. Ask your seniors and teachers about which book is current and popularly followed. Most questions come from a few selected books that majority of teachers and students follow.
Revision tips:
Develop a timetable to monitor your progress. Make sure you allocate some time for fun and relaxation as well.
While revising a subject, practice writing. This would be an actual simulation of the examination itself. Plan your revision and complete it in time. This will give you a sense of achievement and build your confidence.
While revising, vary subjects from time to time and their difficulty so you don’t get bored or disheartened. Set realistic targets of what you can achieve in the time available.
Spend as much time on recall as on reading. Practice by writing answers as you would do in the exam. This will help you remember the important points when you answer each paper and even speeds up your writing skill.
Practice writing answers under exam conditions. Take three hour tests, without a break in between, preferably at the same time as that of the exam. This will help your body clock adjust to the examination time and conditions.
2. Time out
To prevent mental fatigue, take a short break as soon as you notice your mind is losing concentration. Stick to activities that do not break your study continuum during these breaks. Avoid television and loud music. You will then be able to come back to your revision refreshed.
It is important to relax. Your mind and body perform at their best only if you get adequate rest.
3.Maintain a regular sleep pattern
A regular seven hours of sleep is mandatory for the body to function well. Also, sleep at a regular time; don’t alter your sleeping cycle.
It is not important whether you study late or get up early, as long as you get into the habit of being most alert at the same time as that of the exam.
Try and stop working an hour before bedtime. You will find it helpful to do some muscular relaxation, which is particularly effective in relieving stress.
4. What to eat
Food rich in vitamins and proteins, such as green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, are a must.
The nutrients will help your brain stay sharp. Avoid food with high fat content.
Don’t drink too much coffee, tea or fizzy drinks. Caffeine will keep you up and reduce the clarity of your thinking.
5.NO distractions
Keep all unimportant issues at bay.
Right now, the sem examinations should be your only focus. Stay away from distractions that could cause loss of concentration or unwanted anxiety. Stick to activities that do not break your study continuum.
6.The power of positive thinking
Spend time with people who have a positive effect. It will rub off on you.
Avoid negative thoughts, such as ‘Everyone else seems better organized, while I’m struggling.’ Challenge such thoughts with positive thinking; for example, ‘I have done well in exams before.’
7.Practice relaxation techniques
Practice deep breathing, meditation and yoga as forms of relaxation. They help your body relax and reduce stress. Alternately, take a brisk walk in fresh air after your day’s revision is over.
If you believe in God, pray before you start studying. Prayer will help you increase confidence reduce your stress as well.
And yes, lots of luck for the exams.
It was my bit to help the students and also the BPUT officials to get to an end of this unending Strike saga forever.
