Brief Summary
Ekta Soni shares her personal strategies for scoring high in physics, a subject she initially struggled with. She emphasizes practical techniques over complex scientific methods, focusing on efficient study habits, effective problem-solving, and smart exam preparation. Key takeaways include prioritizing high-scoring chapters, mastering derivations, practicing questions, and utilizing past papers for analysis.
- Prioritize high-scoring chapters and those you find challenging.
- Master definitions, derivations, and formulas.
- Practice extensively with past papers and reference books.
- Analyze past papers to identify frequently tested concepts.
- Focus on effective paper presentation to maximize marks.
Introduction
Ekta Soni, the creator of the channel, introduces the video by sharing her personal experience of struggling with physics during her student life. Despite finding the subject challenging and scoring poorly in school tests and pre-boards, she managed to score 95 out of 100 in her class 12th board exams. In this video, she aims to share the techniques she used to overcome her fear of physics and achieve a high score, emphasizing that these are practical methods based on her own experience rather than complex scientific approaches.
Prioritizing Chapters
When faced with the physics exam date, Ekta would immediately assess which chapters were most important and high-scoring based on previous years' question papers (PYQs). She would prioritize these chapters, along with those she found difficult but felt she could improve in. This approach ensured she focused on the most relevant material and addressed her weaknesses effectively.
Mastering Notes: Definitions, Derivations, and Questions
Ekta's method for studying involved focusing on three key components within her notes: definitions, derivations, and questions. While definitions might not be heavily emphasized in exams, knowing them is fundamental. Derivations are crucial and require thorough practice, including understanding the diagrams and steps involved. Practicing questions is essential for mastering the subject, and Ekta recommends creating a formula copy to consolidate all formulas chapter-wise.
Formula Copy and Question Practice
To effectively practice questions, Ekta created a formula copy, organizing all formulas chapter-wise. This not only helped with board exams but also with NEET and IIT preparation. She emphasized understanding what each component of the formula represents and practicing questions based on those formulas. For question practice, she used reference books from publishers like Oswaal and Arihant. Additionally, she utilized "desks work," which provided a paper format with questions, simulating the exam environment under a timed setting.
Importance of Practice and Time Management
Ekta stresses that practice is the most important aspect of preparation. She advises students to practice definitions, derivations, and questions extensively. For derivations, she recommends writing them down repeatedly until they can be recalled without looking at the notes. She also highlights the importance of time management, urging students to make the most of the available time by eliminating distractions and focusing on consistent practice.
Utilizing Past Papers and NCERT
Ekta emphasizes the importance of solving previous year question papers (PYQs) and not skipping NCERT questions, including both exercise and in-text questions. She notes that many students overlook in-text questions, assuming they are not important, but CBSE often draws questions from these. Analyzing PYQs is crucial to identify frequently repeated concepts and topics.
Analyzing Previous Year Questions
Analyzing previous year's questions is very important. After solving chapter-wise questions, she would note down the topics from which many questions were asked. This helped her identify "hot topics" that needed more focus. During her board exams, questions often came from these identified topics, making it easier for her to revise effectively at the last moment.
Eliminating Distractions and Following Steps
Ekta advises eliminating distractions and following the steps she outlined. She reiterates the importance of reading notes, practicing derivations without looking, and ensuring a good understanding of each derivation. She suggests that students should be so familiar with the derivations that they can recall them even while doing other activities.
Paper Presentation Techniques
Ekta emphasizes the importance of paper presentation, advising students to practice presenting derivations with well-labeled diagrams and detailed explanations, mirroring the textbook's approach. This includes clearly indicating points and steps in the derivation, ensuring the examiner has no reason to deduct marks.
Formula Copy and Numerical Practice
Ekta advises creating a formula copy with all formulas at your fingertips. Practice numericals based on these formulas using previous year papers, NCERT questions, and reference books. Focus on relevant and varied question types to make the most of your practice time.
Viva and Practical Exams
Ekta shares her experience with physics practicals, emphasizing the importance of hands-on practice and presentation. She recounts how she not only performed the experiments herself but also helped a classmate present their paper, leading to excellent marks for both of them. She advises students to prepare for viva questions by reviewing derivations, formulas, and definitions.
Time Management and Final Thoughts
With limited time left before pre-boards and practical exams, Ekta urges students to control their impulses and dedicate themselves to studying. She assures them that by following her strategies, they can achieve full marks. She concludes by encouraging viewers to share the video with those who fear physics and to comment on the results they achieve after trying her methods. She also invites suggestions for future videos on other subjects or topics.
