MUMBAI: Exams can give nightmares and sweaty palms to some of the bravest kids. As exam fear inches closer, some of the tips put out by Horlicks should help both children and parents get over the 'ghost' of exams.
Horlicks launched a campaign called 'Horlicks Exam Ka Bhoot Bhagao' in 14 cities of India in January. As a part of this campaign, Horlicks had conducted interactive sessions in schools where students were provided with valuable exam tips and health tips to prepare better for exams.
The Horlicks ' Exam ka Bhoot Bhagao' campaign has put out several tips that include how to beat distraction and concentrate better, exam tips for your learning style, techniques to sharpen your memory and maximize concentration and the D-E-T-E-R strategy to crack your exams.
There's advice for the almost as nervous parents as well with pointers on how to support your kids during exams and important tips to care of the child's health. Sample this advice from the campaign: D-E-T-E-R strategy to crack your exams D = Directions
Read the test directions very carefully.
Ask the teacher to explain any part of the test directions that you do not understand. Following directions helps you demonstrate what you know better.
E = Examine
Examine the entire test to see how much you have to do
Then break it down into parts that become manageable for you
T = Time
Once you have examined the entire test, decide how much time you will spend on each section. If there are different points for various sections, then plan to spend the most time on the sections which would make you earn maximum points
Planning your time is especially important for essay tests
E = Easiest
The second E in DETER reminds you to answer the section you find the easiest first If you get stuck on a difficult section that comes up early in the test, move onto the next question.
R = Review
Once you are done, review your answers and make them as complete and accurate as possible. Also make sure to review the test directions to ascertain you have answered all required items.
