We have all been in circumstances where there is a quandary on how to answer a question. On certain occasions, we feel that we are not awarded the marks we deserve. What fetches an answer maximum marks? How should you answer a question? What should you do to grab the attention of the teacher checking your paper?
Listed below are 5 tips that are sure to help you out.
Time Management: It is highly essential that you manage time taken for answering each question. In this way, you will not miss any question or shorten the answer due to time constraint. The amount of time spent on each question depends on the marks the question carry. The secret to using time resourcefully is to spend 1.8 minutes per mark.
Presentation: Presentation is sure to earn you reward marks for your answer. Even if your answer is vague, maintain a clean sheet, number the questions properly and always make sure to use black ink for highlighting bullets and key points.
Sequencing: For an answer with high value, we often get confused as to where to start. Well, always start with the keyword present in the question. Define the keyword as well as the things needed to understand the keyword. Then move on to its scope, function, Methodology, Pros and Cons, Uses and so on.
Relevance: Always make sure your answer is relevant to what is being asked. Do not venture outside the deal.
Decoding a mystery question: Apart from planting yourself in the bench for 3 hours, facing a question for which you have not prepared is a common stressor in the exam hall. Do not panic. Allow yourself to relax and trust your gut. Decode the question word by word. A little knowledge can be gained if you understand what the keyword means. The best method is to think of the keyword from the view of an English letter. The meaning of it will come automatically, this is where you need to trust your instincts. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Therefore, you can elaborate the answer by twisting and turning your viewpoints on the topic. If you can’t convince someone, then confuse them. You are bound to get good marks!
