Classes 9th and 11th are essential to building a solid base for Classes 10th and 12th which are decisive years in any student’s life. If you have passed Class 10 and want to secure a great percentage in Class 11, this article is for you! Most of the students are unaware of the fact that there is a significant change in the difficulty level of the syllabus in Class 11 as compared to Class 10 primarily because of the choice of streams that are available to students.
If you want to ace Class 11 with an exceptional percentage, Class 11 NCERT Books should be your companions during the whole academic session because, irrespective of the Streams you choose, or the choice of the subjects you opt for, NCERT books have meticulous and structured information on various topics which have to be covered comprehensively.
Tips for Students from the Science Stream:
Students who want to pursue a career in the fields of Medical, as well as Non-Medical Sciences, have to put in frantic efforts in Classes 11th and 12th because the syllabus for several national level competitive exams such as NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test), JEE ( Joint Entrance Examination), BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) etc. coincides with that of Classes 11th and 12th. So students should take the preparation for Class 11 examinations very seriously. To add to it, examinations such as the NDA (National Defence Academy) demand a good score in Physics and Maths to meet the eligibility criteria for giving the exam.
Students from the Science stream should follow the tips which are discussed under the following heads:
- Go through the NCERT books for subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology for extensive conceptual clarity.
- Stick to the Syllabus during your preparation because prior knowledge of the syllabus will help you figure out your strengths as well as weaknesses and also determine the extremely important concepts.
- Prepare Notes for Physics, Chemistry, Biology in a way that the notes are not intricate and confusing. They should include all the necessary information with acceptable usage of diagrams, mind maps, keywords, scientific names, descriptions, equations formulas as well as their derivations, reactions, experiments etc.
- You must figure out the difficult questions and practise them regularly to avoid any confusion. Practise will help you learn the various formulas which are to be applied in solving any given question. After all, students are awarded marks for mentioning the formula which they’ve applied for solving the question.
- Practice as many questions as you can, because it will enhance the level of your understanding and eventually assist in tackling the possibility of questions that can be formed using any concept.
- Read the Illustrations and Examples given in the chapters so that the laborious concepts can be easily grasped and applied to any given question.
Tips for Students from the Commerce Stream:
Commerce can be challenging for many students who’ve just passed Class 10 because handling subjects such as Accountancy, Business Studies and Mathematics simultaneously is an arduous task. for sure.
Students from the Commerce Stream who want to excel in their Class 11 examinations should follow these tips:
- Go through the Syllabus and find out the important chapters which require special attention and are more likely to show up in the examination.
- Read the NCERT textbooks for theoretical subjects as they will provide enhanced conceptual clarity and develop a better level of understanding.
- Prepare Extensive Notes for theoretical subjects like Business Studies and Economics and include definitions, features, advantages, disadvantages and graphical representations etc. which can be used to prepare a complete answer.
- Effective Time Management is very crucial to create a balance between the time devoted to the Theoretical subjects and those which require more practice.
- Solve the Sample Papers so that you are in a position to gauge the recurring topics, questions that should be practised, revised and such topics that do not need thorough understanding.
Tips for Students from the Humanities Stream:
Humanities is a very diverse stream as it offers a variety of optional subjects for students who can combine their respective choices and turn the odds in their favour. The syllabus in Class 11th and 12th coincides with many competitive examinations including the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE) and many law entrance examinations. So a good score in these classes will assist the students to pursue a good career option in the future.
Students from the Humanities Stream who want to get a good percentage in their Class 11 Examination can follow the tips mentioned below:
- Focus on the Syllabus because the questions which can show up in the examination are exhaustive. The possibility of any question which is not in the syllabus and still being asked in the examination is very low.
- Read the NCERT Textbooks for core subjects including History and Political Science because most of the questions which show up in the examination are objective and the necessary, relevant points which form the base of the answer can be found easily in the textbook itself.
- Go through the Sources, Illustrations and Maps because direct questions are likely to appear in the examination for subjects including History and Political Science.
- Prepare detailed Notes and include all the relevant points along with necessary examples which should be kept in mind while forming an answer.
- Practice the Maps given in the NCERT textbooks for History and Political Science because questions related to Map Work are a cherry on the cake and provide a considerable boost to your score.
If you are a student enrolled in the CBSE, here’s a bonus tip for you! Students irrespective of their stream, tend to focus more on their core subjects and ignore English which is a subject that can either boost or hinder your percentage. It has a considerable impact on the final score obtained by any student. So effective Time Management becomes key to devote adequate time to each subject.
It is suggested that students follow the tips mentioned above and try their level best to excel in their Class 11 examinations as these will develop a strong base for Class 12th after all! Good Luck!!