excellence in studies and last minute preparation for board exam

Vikrant Group of Institutions

Welcome to

Workshop on

Excellence in Studies & Last minute preparation for Final Exam

Resource Person:

Prof. Beaulah Moses,Head of the Dept.

Electronics & Communication Engineering

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Excellence in Studies

• What is Excellence?• Why Excellence in Studies?• Is it possible for everyone – especially me?• If not ........ who/what is to be blamed?• Do you want to be Excellent?• Discover the Secret.

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The word “Excellence”

Line breaks: ex¦cel|lence

Pronunciation: ˈɛks(ə)l(ə)ns

Meaning: The quality of being outstanding or extremely good. [Oxford

Dictionary]

Extremely high quality. [Merrium Webster Dictionary]

Meaning in Hindi:उत्कृष्टता (उत्कर्ष) शे्रष्ठता (श्रेष्ठ )

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Origin of the word

From Latin excellentia, from the verb excellere.

Meaning: surpass, excel.

Surpass - means ‘go beyond’. someone has passed a previous limit,

proving themselves greater or better. [competition with one’s own self]

Excel - most often used without a direct object, emphasizing someone's outstanding ability.

[‘No competition with anyone’ is implied.]


Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:distinction, merit, calibre, first-rate, superiority,eminence, pre-eminence, supremacy, accomplishment, expertness, mastery.Antonyms:mediocrity, inferiority, ordinariness, average.Informal usage:the best,be head and shoulders above,be a cut above.

Example:The school is known for the excellence of its teachers.


Study Vs Studies

Study: The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books:

Example: ‘the study of English’

‘an application to continue full-time study’

Studies: (refers to your course i.e. your formal education)

The time devoted by a person to gaining knowledge of and

academic subject, typically at school, college, or university.

Example: Some students may not be able to resume their studies due to sickness.


“Excellence is an art won by training and

habituation. We do not act rightly because we

have virtue or excellence, but we rather have

those because we have acted rightly.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,

then, is not an act but a habit.”- Aristotle


So,

Excellence is

Doing Your Best


Success Vs ExcellenceSuccess Excellence

1. Success is perishable (not permanent) and is often outside our control.

Excellence is something that is lasting and dependable and largely within a person's control.

2. Success mentality causes mental stress and may reduce one’s efficiency.

If you strive for excellence, you will lead to success eventually in a smooth, natural way.

3. A person with success mentality he/she is threatened by the success of others.

People who put excellence in the first place have the patience to end up with success.

4. He/she resents real excellence. The person who is fascinated by quality is excited when he/she sees it in others.


Why Excellence in Studies?• Highly competitive world.

• Global competition for job & business

• Advancement in STM. (Science & Technology, & Management)

• Financial Engineering, Business Re-engineering.• Software Engineering, Mechatronics.

• Skill Level demand of the industry is very high.

• Limited Resources.• Limited number of seats for admissions.• Limited time period for studies. (20 – 25 years for entry into

professional life)

• For Self-satisfaction.


Why should I be Excellent?

• I am a ‘normal’ human being.• I do not have any Learning Impairment.• I am a student in the Regular School.

• I have the mental capacity & ability to be excellent.

• I have all the Resources required.• Time, energy, transport facility,• Parents’ and Govt. Support for School Education.

Then, Why should I be a mediocre student?


Misconceptions

I am not Excellent because,– I am an ordinary student.– I am not very intelligent.– No one encourages me.– I face many hindrances/distractions.– ………………………………………………………………….– ………………………………………………………………….– ………………………………………………………………….

Let’s go back to the definition: “DOING MY BEST”


What do I lack for not being Excellent?

• Ask yourself this question.• In other words, ask yourself , “Why I am mediocre?

(The worksheet for filling “Hindrances/Distractions)

Most importantly,

I lack the Tools & Training.


Hindrances/Distractions

Aimlessness

Procrastination

Poor time-management

Wrong priorities ……………… The List Never Ends …………

Misconceptions

All these will vanish once you have the tools in your hands to overcome.


Discover the Secret

Example: Reasons for Loosing a Battle (War)(Imaginative)

1. Fighting without well-preparedness.2. No war exercise in peace-time.3. Underestimating the enemy.4. Not having equal/superior weapons.5. No supply chain system, etc.

(correlate with education/examination)


Steps to the Secret

• Goal Setting• Consistency in Studies• Tools & Training (Personal Schedule)

• “Never give up” attitude• Physical Fitness


The journey begins with ….

GOAL SettingGolden Rule

S SimpleM MeasurableA AchievableR ReasonableT Tangible


Short-term Vs Long-term goals• Short-term goals

• 2 to 3 months.

Example:• From now onwards to Board Exam

(3 months away from now)

• Long term goals• 2 to 3 years.

Example:• For admission in a certain course for further education.

On joining 11th standard, admission in B.Com. (Hon.), B.A. (Sp. Eco.), B.E., MBBS, etc.

On joining B.Com. admission in PGDM/MBA.


Consistency in Studies

You can develop consistency by giving attention to:

1. Class2. Time Management3. Studying 4. Examination


Class

• Attend class!• Ask questions in class, if given opportunity. • Find a study group in class/neighbourhood.• Take meaningful, not copious, notes.


Time Management• Have your Schedule & Time Table for study hours.

(We will see later, how to make them.)

• Be realistic.• know yourself and be honest about how much time each topic/chapter will take.• Your time estimate becomes realistic as you start using Schedule/TT for a couple of

weeks.

• Stick to your short-term goals. • Accommodate flexibility in your schedule as & when the situation

arises. • In addition to your schedule, write out daily tasks on a card and post

it. Order them from “most stressful” or “most difficult” to least stressful. Try to tackle

the stressful ones first. (or upside down, according to your personality)

• Use the daylight hours as much as possible. (‘Go with the Sun’ Philosophy).


Schedule

Plan Your Work – Work Your Plan

(worksheet – Schedule & TT to be distributed)


Sample ScheduleDuration Activity Remarks5.30am – 6.00am Getting up & Fresh-up, tea, morning

prayer6.00am – 6.30am Breakfast & Getting ready for school

6.30am – 8.00am Reaching the school8.00am – 2.00pm School Hours Be attentive in the class and make

use of them to the maximum benefit.

2.00pm – 3.00pm School Over & Reaching Home3.00 – 4.00 Lunch & a nap4.00 – 4.30pm Fresh up & Tea; watching TV/reading

newspaper

4.30pm – 5.45pm Study Slot – 01 Assignments/Home Work. If no work, convert to study hour.

5.45pm – 6.15pm Tea & take a brief walk/outing6.15pm – 7.15pm Study Slot - 027.15pm – 8.15pm Study Slot – 038.15pm – 8.45pm Dinner8.45pm-9.00pm Time for Planning9.00pm – 10.00pm Study Slot – 0410.00pm – 11.00pm Study Slot – 0511.00pm – 11.05pm Plan Time Table for next day before sleeping.


Duration Activity Remarks

6.30am – 7.45am Study Slot - 01

6.30pm – 7.30pm Study Slot - 02 Assignments/Home Work. If no work, converted to study hour.

7.30pm – 8.30pm Study Slot – 03

9.00pm – 10.00pm Study Slot – 04

10.00pm – 10.45pm Study Slot – 05

10.00pm – 10.45pm Planning Time Table for next day before sleeping.

Time Table (daily)


Studying


Exam Preparation

1. Study throughout the year, not just the night before. (if not, from now onwards.)

2. Know the exam content and format. 3. Sleep the night before. Be rested,

comfortable, and well fed. 4. Avoid starchy and greasy foods.


Exam Taking

Take all questions seriously. 1. Write formulas on prominent place such the top

left corner or centre of the of the page. 2. Read the directions carefully. 3. Scan the test to familiarize yourself with the

overall content. 4. Do the questions you know first, then go back to

the harder ones; circle the ones you skip to make sure you don’t overlook them in the end.


Exam Taking … Continued

1. Don’t rush through questions. Write down all the ideas you have. Make sure your answers are clear and complete.

2. Check your exam when you are finished. 3. If you are suffering from anxiety or blocking,

spend five minutes relaxing, breathing deeply and steadily, without thinking about the test. Concentrate on relaxing your whole body. Continue with your exam.


Physical Fitness & Mental Fitness

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3D Formula

1. Desire2. Determination 3. Doing


For Further Learning …..

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