Overview
Mid-term exams are an important part of a student’s academic year and understandably causes some anxiety among parents of students in classes 6 to 10. At TAIPS, we have a different philosophy when it comes to the preparation and partaking of exams by students. We see exam preparation as a way for students to develop the study habits and strengthen the will power to face the challenges of the academic fraternity. We have first-hand experience to see that the way a student faces mid-term exams is a good predictor of how a student is going to face the remaining big exams of the year.
Smart Revision Methods for Successful Exam Preparation
The best of CBSE affiliated schools prepare their students for the mid-term exams in a variety of methodologies, the most common being revision classes, practice tests and walk-in answer sessions. The teachers divide the syllabus in small sections and create a revision plan to help students revise the syllabus without overburdening themselves and cause undue stress among students. This is a type of structure that gives students control of pacing their preparation. We at TAIPS strongly believe in such methodologies because they are the need of the hour.
Supporting Your Child’s Different Ways of Learning
Using varied methods for teaching different forms of assessment is a challenge many teachers face. As every student learns differently, teachers should encourage students to conduct examination preparation in a way most suitable for them. As an observer, a teacher can identify the best study techniques for the student, for example, using or not using peer/group learning. Preparing and conducting regular assessment allows students to become aware of their learning gaps and work on improving before the summative assessment.
The Role of Parents during Exam Period
While parents do not teach, they also play an active role, especially during exam periods. Consistent breaks and calming the child when anxiety swells during an exam are a job for the parent. I know how a parent can help in this situation. While the student prepares for exams the parent must build a partnership, with the teacher. That partnership helps the teacher find where the student is struggling in a subject. Last-minute fears before exams are often unfounded if the teacher and parent have worked together before.
Benefits Beyond the Test
Managing time to prepare for a test and staying calm to take a test are behaviors that will help students take board tests. Good exam behavior is as important as achieving a good academic score. It is the responsibility of schools to train students in handling tests, exams and time. Schools should not be only academic content focused, but also help students get accustomed with the behavioral aspects of time management with regard to tests and exams, and thus help students build a positive attitude towards exams.
Conclusion
Preparing for mid-term tests is important for students and parents, especially first time test takers. The school should be able to provide a balanced and comprehensive learning environment to enable first time test takers to prepare. TAIPS CBSE school in Coimbatore also helps students prepare for board exams.
