TACTICS TO SCORE WELL IN BUSINESS STUDIES PAPER

TACTICS TO SCORE WELL IN BUSINESS STUDIES PAPER

BY MRS. KAVITA SACHDEVA

Business Studies Teacher at DAV School, Paschim Enclave, New Delhi

I. GETTING READY

*Take proper sleep at night, at least 7 hours.

* Stop studying at 9am.

* Remember to take all stationary n Admit Card to d centre

MUST SEEK BLESSINGS FROM ELDERS AND GOD!!

II. TIME MANAGEMENT

* Utilise reading time optimally.

*In case studies, READ STATEMENT OF QUESTIONS FIRST AND THEN THE CASE, IT SAVES A LOT OF TIME.

*Preferably read paper in Reverse Order n decide/identify firmly the Concepts/Topics to b written in 6 and 5 Marks questions.

* Use Mantra of 2 Minutes for 1 Mark.

* In other words, each 6 Marks question must b done in approx 12 minutes, 5 marks question in 10 minutes n so on.(Follow it as much as possible)

* This will save 20 minutes for Revision.

III. ATTEMPTING THE PAPER

*MUST ATTEMPT ALL THE QUESTIONS (Cross-check twice that all questions are completed)

*Preferably Attempt the Paper in Reverse order...6m, 5m.....and so on.

*Give header 6 MARKS QUESTIONS, before beginning last three questions...and so on.

* Must write OPENING STATEMENT before attempting all questions (specially 4/5/6 marks questions)

* Make DIAGRAMS, TABLES, NOTATIONS, PICTORIAL PRESENTATION AND CHARTS as much as possible in the paper( along with ensuring that paper is completed well in time)

* Make such diagrams and tables before beginning explanation.

* Do UNDERLINE all important point headings, key words and statements/phrases that you are confident of.

* In case identification, quoting lines and explanation, all three are asked in one question, preferably PRESENT IT IN TABULAR FORM.

* Give examples as much as possible.

* Give appropriate SPACING between points and questions. Preferably begin each 5 and 6 Marks question from new page.

* While quoting lines, do mention the important words or phrases that helped you in identifying the concept. Do not miss those key words in....... between first few and last few words.

* Quoted lines must be written in "...".

*WRITE QUESTION NUMBER VERY CLEARLY

*Attempt one question only ONCE.

* DO NOT USE UNFAIR MEANS.

VERY IMPORTANT TIP

In case you feel confused in two concepts, in rarest of situations, give both concepts along with justification for them, to be on safer side.