BUSINESS STUDIES PAPER 2016 – TIPS TO SCORE HIGH MARKS
Precautions While Writing the Exam
1. During the extra 15 minutes time allotted for reading the paper, identify the questions which you can attempt easily and make a mental note of the points.
2. Attempt the long questions first and HOTS at the end.
3. Use black pen for writing heading or subheading or underline them.
4. Stick to the word limits. This is possible if you write to the point.
5. Follow a proper time estimate for each question. Many students spend a lot of time on the first few questions and then make haste at the end, which is an ineffective approach.
6. If possible, complement with figures, diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate your answers. Normally, this results in better scores. Again, be conscious of the clock.
7. Do not leave any question unattempted, even if you are not sure of the answer or it seems to be out of syllabus.
8. Present the questions and answers on differences and similarities in a tabular form. Examiners always appreciate a small heading for each difference/similarity.
9. Avoid writing the answers in paragraphs. It is better to write in points and highlight keywords or value points.
10. Support your answers with latest examples especially in questions relating to Business Environment and Marketing.
11. The subject ‘Business studies’ is not confined to rote-learning; rather students must focus on concept clarity.
12. While attempting Case Problems/Evaluation Questions, statement of question should be read first and it will help you find key words relating to question.
13. Hots questions should be thoroughly read to arrive at the best possible answer
14. Leave two lines after each answer.
15. Unless instructed to the contrary, the questions carrying 3, 4, 5 and 6 marks should be attempted with three, four, five and six points, respectively. However, where a Process is asked, all points of process must be explained irrespective of marks allotted. In this case, stick to the word limit.
16. One marker question should be attempted with one word or one sentence.
17. Average word limit of 20–25 words (about two to three lines) for each point in a question carrying 3 marks. Total word limit about 75 words.
18. Average word limit of 30 words (about three lines each) for each point in a question carrying 4 marks with four points should be used. Total word limit about 120 words.
19. Average word limit of 35 words (about three to four lines each) for each point in a question carrying 5 marks with five points should be used. Total word limit 150 words.
20. Average word limit of 35 words (about three to four lines) for each point in a question carrying 6 marks with six points or 50 words (about five to six lines) for each point in a question carrying 6 marks with four points should be used. Total word limit 200 words.
21. In application-based questions and HOTS questions, be brief and stick to what is asked.
22. Teachers today look more for value points rather than word limits.
23. Learn to identify the concepts by quoting the lines.
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Precautions While Writing the Exam
1. During the extra 15 minutes time allotted for reading the paper, identify the questions which you can attempt easily and make a mental note of the points.
2. Attempt the long questions first and HOTS at the end.
3. Use black pen for writing heading or subheading or underline them.
4. Stick to the word limits. This is possible if you write to the point.
5. Follow a proper time estimate for each question. Many students spend a lot of time on the first few questions and then make haste at the end, which is an ineffective approach.
6. If possible, complement with figures, diagrams and flowcharts to illustrate your answers. Normally, this results in better scores. Again, be conscious of the clock.
7. Do not leave any question unattempted, even if you are not sure of the answer or it seems to be out of syllabus.
8. Present the questions and answers on differences and similarities in a tabular form. Examiners always appreciate a small heading for each difference/similarity.
9. Avoid writing the answers in paragraphs. It is better to write in points and highlight keywords or value points.
10. Support your answers with latest examples especially in questions relating to Business Environment and Marketing.
11. The subject ‘Business studies’ is not confined to rote-learning; rather students must focus on concept clarity.
12. While attempting Case Problems/Evaluation Questions, statement of question should be read first and it will help you find key words relating to question.
13. Hots questions should be thoroughly read to arrive at the best possible answer
14. Leave two lines after each answer.
15. Unless instructed to the contrary, the questions carrying 3, 4, 5 and 6 marks should be attempted with three, four, five and six points, respectively. However, where a Process is asked, all points of process must be explained irrespective of marks allotted. In this case, stick to the word limit.
16. One marker question should be attempted with one word or one sentence.
17. Average word limit of 20–25 words (about two to three lines) for each point in a question carrying 3 marks. Total word limit about 75 words.
18. Average word limit of 30 words (about three lines each) for each point in a question carrying 4 marks with four points should be used. Total word limit about 120 words.
19. Average word limit of 35 words (about three to four lines each) for each point in a question carrying 5 marks with five points should be used. Total word limit 150 words.
20. Average word limit of 35 words (about three to four lines) for each point in a question carrying 6 marks with six points or 50 words (about five to six lines) for each point in a question carrying 6 marks with four points should be used. Total word limit 200 words.
21. In application-based questions and HOTS questions, be brief and stick to what is asked.
22. Teachers today look more for value points rather than word limits.
23. Learn to identify the concepts by quoting the lines.
BEST WISHES
R. K. MAHAJAN
Ph: 9810003854
