CBSE Class 12 Biology Preparation Tips

Students preparing for the CBSE 12^th Biology exam 2020 must go through the CBSE class 12 preparation tips. If followed, these tips will help you score well and ace the board examinations.

The CBSE class 12 preparation tips for Biology listed below will help students keep an eye on details and perform well in the exam. CBSE is scheduled to conduct the CBSE 12^th Biology exam on March 14, 2020. Students must understand the various concepts from the book, practice answering them and also learn diagrams. Diagrams and its labelling play an important role in fetching good marks in this subject. Read more on preparing for CBSE class12 Biology below.

With proper and diligent study, biology subject can help students score marks to boost the overall percentage of class 12 exams. It will smoothen the way to pursue other career tracks too.

Study the syllabus

It is important that students know the syllabus. CBSE Biology syllabus shares the chapters and topics that one needs to study to take the exam. Students must go through the syllabus in detail and plan their approach for the best results considering the strong and weak areas. They are also required to score well in the practical examination for which they will need to develop the required skills through class practice. Pay close attention to laboratory techniques, equipment, etc, and practice how to use them. 

The topics covered in CBSE 12th Biology syllabus are as follows:

Chapters	Important Topics	Marks
Genetics & Evolution	Heredity and variation; Molecular Basis of Inheritance; Evolution	18
Reproduction	Reproduction in Organisms; Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants; Human Reproduction; Reproductive Health; Genetics and Evolution	14
Biotechnology	Principles and processes; Biotechnology and its Application	10
Biology & Human Welfare	Human Health and Diseases; Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production; Microbes in Human Welfare	14
Ecology & Environment	Organisms and Populations; Ecosystem; Biodiversity and its Conservation; Environmental Issues	14
Total		70

Develop drawing skills

Students must practice developing a steady drawing hand to score high marks because the subject content is so closely associated with the shape, structure, etc of body parts, tissues, etc. With regular practice, students will be able to draw diagrams that are neat and accurately representative in detail and proportion. Diagrams add great value to the subject matter and go a long way in fetching good marks.

Flashcards

Flashcards help in associating two pieces of information which makes them good for learning definitions. Flashcards are the most effective way, to study and retain factual knowledge, with correct use.

Draw up a study schedule

Do not fret if the understanding of some areas of the subject is not as strong as in other areas. It is quite normal and has to do with one’s interests, inclination, and other factors. Students must work on the areas they are weak in through regular study. The best way to do this is to schedule the study to earmark time slots to weak and strong areas for the best results.

Study with friends

According to several experts in the field of education, the best way to learn is to teach. While studying with friends, all involved can gain by sharing each other's knowledge and understanding. If one goes about sincerely teaching what one knows, it will boost self-confidence while attempting the paper.

Sample papers/practice papers

Sample papers, practice papers, and papers set over the past few years are an invaluable study resource in many ways. Sample papers are important as they point to what areas, topics, etc, to best prepare for the examination. They give one an insight into what topics are mostly featured in the questions, the standard of questions, the pattern of the examination, etc. According to experts, as the exam draws near one can take up one paper every day and write the paper under actual exam conditions, sticking to the schedule of the actual exam. This will not only work as the closest thing to the actual exam but will also boost self-confidence.

Question types

According to experts who have analyzed the papers set over several years, the questions fall in the categories that require different types of cognitive skills to answer;

• Recall type: These questions deal with simple facts, terms, principles, concepts, etc, that require only the application of basic skills of knowledge recall.
• Understanding: These are meant to test the student’s understanding of various areas of knowledge. One will need to compare, explain, draw conclusions, etc, to answer these questions.
• Application: These questions require one to make use of abstract information to different situations. Students will be required to use knowledge in different contexts in interpreting different situations.
• Higher Order Thinking Skills: Higher-order questions are meant to test students in the application, analysis, and synthesis of information.
• Evaluation: In these types of questions the examinee is required to appraise, judge, justify the worth of decisions or outcomes.

Rest & Recreation: Attempting the exam will require some intense study, but at the same time, one must take out time for recreation. Students will be better able to focus on the subject with breaks in the study and taking some time off to engage in some physical activity. 

Revise: After completing the syllabus of CBSE 12^th Biology, students must keep some time for revision. This will help them retain important points and effectively recall whatever studied during the exam. Use the time to revise diagrams, terms, concepts, etc. a few times. More weight should be given to important chapters.

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