A proper revision plan helped Sukhada Pansare, a student of Dr Kalmadi Shamrao High School, Aundh, to top her school for standard X examinations last year.

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According to her, students should start revising the syllabus a fortnight ago. “I followed the instructions our teacher gave us through the year. I stressed more on textbooks since more than 70% questions are based on them. Solving model question papers also helps a lot since it gives us a rough idea of our question paper. It helps us rectify our mistakes, and helps us improve our handwriting pattern, neatness and presentation skills.”

The principal of MIT English Medium School, Manisha Sablok, said, “Before the examinations, students must have a clear idea of their syllabus. There should not be any confusion in their mind. Instead of going through the entire study material, students should concentrate on point wise study and focus on the portions they find difficult. They should not get worked up at the last moment.”

Sukhada said, “I had made a revision timetable. I used to devote two hours to the subject I disliked, used to take a break and then started with the subject I liked the most. This way I was able to cover the subject which I didn’t like without any fatigue or irritation. I referred to material available in the market to improve on writing skills. Students should devote their time to questions according to the marks they carry.”

Gautam Kashyap, a student of Seva Sadan English Medium High School, said, “Since mathematics, especially algebra and geometry, are difficult topics for me, I keep revising them every day along with other subjects. This helps me not to get bogged down by unnecessary pressure at the last moment. I also solve model question papers. I keep solving the papers again and again, and I am getting better with every paper.”

Both Gautam and Sukhada said that breaks in study and talking to parents and friends help keep the unnecessary pressure at bay.