Scoring well in exams is a common goal for every student throughout their education since academic excellence is one of the important criteria to judge one’s intelligence and understanding. Every grade in school is a significant part of learning various new concepts in every subject. Class 9 is one such grade that is not as crucial as class 10 board exams. However, it is an important stage to build the basis for the main subjects that are offered in classes 10, 11, and 12. Good preparation of the syllabus from class 9 can also be helpful for students planning to participate in different competitive exams at the national level. 

Mathematics is one such main subject that seems difficult to study and score well in for many students due to the complex techniques and methods that need to be regularly practiced and understood well before giving an exam.

Some important tips can help students study maths effectively while finishing the syllabus in time, getting a good grip of the subject, and not exhausting themselves while preparing for the exams. These include:

• Know your syllabus
  The very first step before you start preparing for any exam is to check the syllabus. Since there are changes made almost every year, noting the removed/added topics from class 9 maths will help you devote your time only to topics that may come in the exam. It also helps you cover all of it in time and be able to save time for more practice in case you need it.
  

• Check the exam pattern & marks distribution
  Knowing the marks distribution can help you practice more the chapters that have higher weightage than others. The exam pattern has questions of different weightage and solving ones with higher marks can consume more time than questions with lower weightage. Hence, knowing the exam pattern can help you plan a proper distribution of time out of the 3 hours of the exam.
  
• Find a peaceful atmosphere
  It is very important to find a place in your house where you are away from all distractions that can obstruct your time for studying. Your study room should be one with a silent and comfortable environment so you can concentrate better.
• Practice well
  Practicing is the only way of achieving proficiency in mathematics. A lot of methods and procedures are involved in the subject and rote learning can only help remember formulas. Students can understand the applications of different techniques through repeated practice.
• Prepare a list of formulas
  Making a chapter-wise list of all the formulas in the syllabus can help you learn them better and not miss practicing any of them. This list can include various important theorems as well. Students can keep this list handy and revise it regularly without wasting time going through the entire book to find any formulae.
  
• Prepare a timetable
  Following a timetable can help study well for each subject. It is an efficient way of time management as well as covering the syllabus while leaving enough time to practice the difficult or important topics from other resources like previous year’s question papers and sample papers. Spending at least 2 hours on mathematics can be sufficient for getting a grip of the subject.
• Cover the NCERT properly
  Question papers are prepared while keeping the NCERT book as the basis. Many questions are framed directly from it and hence, it is the best resource for preparing and scoring well in the internals as well as the board exam. Practicing NCERT solutions and examples given in the book will make your preparation for the exam more efficient and foolproof.
  
• Do not leave out topics
  Often students do not prepare or practice well on the topics with less weightage. Every topic in your syllabus is equally important and can come up in the exam. Hence, to avoid losing any marks in the exam, do not ignore any concepts or topics.
•  Clear your queries and doubts
  You may come up with many queries and doubts while practicing for the exam. Not getting the solutions for such doubts can cause stress and hinder your studies. Hence, clear your doubts by asking your teachers, family members, or friends who can help you with it, and your performance in the exam is not affected.
• Practice sample papers
  After you are done with the entire syllabus, sample question papers and question papers from previous years can help you know where you stand. Students can identify the topics or concepts that require more practice as well as know the time required to solve the entire paper or any specific questions. Previous year’s question papers can also help understand the format of question papers or recurring questions which students can practice more.
  
• Do not wait until the last moment
  Scoring well in mathematics or any other subject cannot be achieved if you wait until a month or week before your exam to start preparing. Studying regularly and being attentive throughout classes will help you know the topics and only require you to properly revise them later.
• Do not study for consecutive long hours
  Studying for more than 2 to 3 hours consecutively can exhaust you. Exhaustion will lead to an incomplete understanding of whatever concepts you study next. Taking regular breaks will help refresh your mind and body and you will be able to focus better.
  
• Do not compromise your health
  Often students continue to study for long hours and do not keep a check on their mental as well as physical health. Eating proper meals regularly, getting an adequate amount of sleep, and enough physical activity can help reduce stress as well as keep you healthy.
  

It is important for every student to realize the worth of proper time management as well as practicing since mathematics is a subject that requires both of these to achieve proficiency and score well in exams. Following these basic tips can help students prepare well and do well in the exams without taking any stress and affecting their health!