STUDY TIPS FOR PREPARING BUSINESS STUDIES EXAM
BY ADMIN PUBLISHED December 15, 2017, UPDATED January 18, 2023
Business Studies is a subject which seems simple but at times it can get complicated if the concept is not clear. The thing with the subject is that one needs to understand the topics from the basic in order to write about it freely during the exam.
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Tackle your worries by going over these smart prep tips provided by our subject teacher, Ms. Shephalika Shukla.
Business Studies is an easy subject, remember this, always.
- You should read the book consistently and regularly.
- If you note down all the main points while reading every chapter it will retain better.
- You should start studying well and in advance moving from easier to difficult topics.
Think through
- Acronyms may help you learn better. To learn elements of Promotion mix (Marketing) eg. APPS(Advertising, Personal Selling, Public Relations, Sales Promotions).
- While reading always pen down the main points on separate sheets and go through those rather than the entire book.
Follow CBSE pattern to write papers
- Solve at least past three years question papers or sample papers before going for exams and try to solve it to the time allotted for the exam.
- Marking scheme of CBSE requires brief and to the point answer, therefore you should avoid writing long answers.
- Try to divide your time between very short and long answer so that you do not run out of time.
- Always write the exact number of points in the answer where only two/three numbers of examples/factors were asked.
- Business Studies is scoring subject but you have to give stress on presentation.
- Underline important points and headings of answers with same pen or pencil (do it simultaneously while writing answers).
- Do write question number clearly and strictly tallying with the question papers.
- Follow serial order, leave one line at every point in the answer.
- If possible give a diagrammatic presentation to your answer.
- Always attempt 4,5 and 6 marker question from the new page.
There are few points which you can not miss your exams.
- Try to write headings given in NCERT only.
- For attempting the case studies based question. Always read the question first and then read the case.
- Attempt all questions, give examples whenever possible.
- In a question where process or steps are asked, write all points whether it is for 3, 4, 5 or 6 marks (explanation varies according to the marks).
- Always remember to follow the proper sequence.
- Some questions like…… “Directing is the heart management process.” Do you agree? (5 marks) — You can start the answer with your point with 5 point explanation.
- As far as possible you should give your answer in diagrammatic form, eg. Scalar Chain, Controlling Process, Functional Structure, Divisional Structure etc.
- Start the answer from the extract given in the question for clarity.
- Last but not the least during your reading time of 15 minutes, read the question paper carefully and check out the marks assigned to each question. Plan and organize your answers in your mind.
Following these points will help you get your desired success in the exam. We wish you all the very best for your exams.
Ms. Shephalika Shukla is a commerce teacher teaching classes XI-XII. She writes blogs for the school and loves teaching her students wholeheartedly.
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