WBCHSE Preparation Tips for Maths

Students preparing to sit for West Bengal 12th Math examination must go through the preparation tips to score well. Preparing notes, timely finishing up the syllabus, thorough revision are some of the points to follow. Know more here...

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is a state-level board of education for the state of West Bengal. WBCHSE conducts Class 12 board examinations for major streams. Mathematics is a high scoring subject for WBCHSE Class 12 students. Therefore, students must prepare for this subject with undivided focus and diligence.

The syllabus of WBCHSE Class 12 Maths includes Relations and Functions, Algebra, Calculus and so on. Covering all the topics is crucial to secure a high score in the Maths exam. Hence, every student must know the dos and don’ts of the preparation process to make it easier. This article discusses the important preparation tips for WBCHSE Class 12 Maths exam.

WBCHSE Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for Mathematics

According to WBCHSE exam pattern, the duration for WBCHSE Class 12 Maths is three hours and fifteen minutes. The total marks allocated for the examination is 100 — 80 marks for theory paper and 20 marks for the practical assessment.

The unit-wise marks distribution of WBCHSE Class 12 Maths exam is given below:

Unit Name	Marks
Unit I: Relations and Functions	08
Unit II: Algebra	11
Unit III: Calculus	36
Unit IV: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry	13
Unit V: Linear Programming	04
Unit VI: Probability	08
Total	80

Ten preparation tips for WBCHSE Maths exam

The students preparing for WBCHSE Class 12 Maths exams need to understand the basic concepts to secure a high score in the subject. Some of the important tips to prepare for WBCHSE Class 12 Maths exam are discussed below:

1. Adequate practise: To get a good score in Maths, students need to practise the questions daily. Understand the basic concepts from the textbooks provided by the board and then solve the illustrative examples at the end of each chapter.

2. Buy Reference books: After completing the syllabus of the NCERT Books, students can refer to other reference books as well. This will help in understanding the concepts clearly and learning new and interesting methods to solve a particular problem. The most important reference books for WBCHSE Class 12 Maths are R.D. Sharma, and R.S. Agarwal.
3. Be familiar with the syllabus: The students should be acquainted with the entire syllabus of Mathematics before they start practising for the board exam. The questions in the examination are asked from the prescribed syllabus. Hence, after knowing the syllabus, it will be easier for students to chalk out a plan for board exam preparation.

4. Solve previous year papers: Practising previous years question papers is important for every student preparing for board exams. This will help them in increasing their confidence level as well as managing time during the exam. The students should practise solving the question within the prescribed time limit to enhance speed and accuracy.

5. Make a list of important formulae: Several important formulae are applied for solving mathematical equations. Firstly, students must try to remember the formulae and then during practice, jot down all the formulae separately and stick it near the study table. Glance over these formulae regularly.

6. Learn Time Management: The most important tip for Mathematics paper is time management. The students should not spend too much time solving one question, as this will lead to wastage of time during the exam. Practise the questions with a stopwatch and work on minimising the time taken to solve questions.

7. Develop your interests in Mathematics: A positive attitude will surely help develop an interest in learning the subject. This will help in enhancing the performance in Mathematics.

8. Focus on your weak areas: Take mock tests and analyse the paper. Identify the weak areas, make a note of the same and then start working on these areas. Work on enhancing the accuracy and speed while practising questions. The students can also make an extra timetable for improving on the weak areas before the examination.

9. Be calm, don’t panic: Mathematics is a scoring subject. Therefore, while solving question answers, the students should stay calm and focused. This will help in boosting the confidence level to achieve the best result.
10. Make a schedule for revision:  Revision is a must for every subject in board exams. The students should revise and practise chapters weekly. Hence, make a schedule for revision after completing the syllabus. This will help in clarifying the doubts, if any, before the exam.

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