“A stitch in time saves nine.” How many of us are familiar with this proverb? It speaks about the need to do the required things at the right time. To put it simply, it speaks about the need to manage time efficiently. Well, you really don’t need anyone to tell you about the importance of proper time management. As the countdown to your exams gains momentum, the need for time management becomes all the more evident. Let’s try to take a look at a few things that can be done to make sure that you are able to manage time with a touch of finesse.
From A to Z of the exam process
At what stage of the examination process will you need effective time management? The answer is – at every single step. Whether it be in your study room while you are charting an exam strategy or the exam hall where you are taking your all-important test, without proper time management your chances of achieving success are badly dented.
Keeping track of time during prep
What then, you may ask, is a good way to prepare for the examinations? We need to bear in mind that an effective exam preparation plan is not just about planning our revision schedule before the examinations. It is also about how we utilise the time during the examination as best as we can, to fulfil our maximum potential.
So what should you keep in mind while allocating your time for exam prep?
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses with regard to the topics that have to be studied for the exam. (i.e. find out the topics on which you would have to spend more time)
- Understand the pattern of questioning that you are likely to face
- Make sure to set aside ample time for revision and practising mock question papers
Study smart for saving time
You should always focus to complete learning all the required topics in the syllabus. But what happens when you are running out of time? What can you do to avoid running out of time during your exam prep?
Use smart study strategies for covering the syllabus in a manner that allows you to save time as well as master the topics. Try making short notes and using the same for repeated revision. Mind maps come highly recommended for subjects that are content-heavy as they help to concise the information in a visually digestible manner.
Another efficient way to make the most out of your prep time is to make use of online educational videos. Quality educational videos can save you a great deal of effort while learning or revising topics for your exams. It can ensure that you are making the optimal usage of your time, not just revisiting the content, but also practising them until you are able to obtain a perfect score. These are pointers to take note of before your examinations. What about during the examinations then?
Inside the exam hall
Alright, so we’ve spoken at great length about managing time efficiently during the exam preparation. But what about when you step inside the exam hall? At the end of the day even if you know each and everything in the syllabus you are not going to succeed unless you are able to complete answering the questions that are put forth before you. One of the common problems faced by students during exams is the inability to complete answering the question paper. This is more commonly identified as having Time-Management challenges. Sounds familiar now?
How can you solve this? There is only one way to combat this problem. PRACTICE.
Practice mock tests and review your performance in these tests. While you sit down for your mock tests, imagine that you are sitting in the actual examination hall. Set a timer and begin writing the answers. In short, create the mood of taking the actual exam while you are doing your mock tests. This is the best way to improve your time management skills when taking the exams.
Once you get hold of the question paper, take a quick glance from start to end. Make a mental plan regarding how you are about to go about answering the questions. Start off by answering the questions that you know very well. Come back to the other questions once you finish answering the ones you are more confident about. Learning to manage your time efficiently both before and during the examinations is a key factor in determining a student’s success. As the clock ticks away, let’s make sure that we are always at least one second ahead!
Study Skills: Managing your time! –
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