It is how you tackle it. Review on Successful Preparation for Std X

As you finally recieve your class IX marksheets with ''promoted to X'' words written on it you have your teachers , parents , elder brother or sister and even your neighbours giving you a look which sure enough means '' Beta, you got to get serious now , afterall the first academic challenge of your life has finally arrived which will help you lay the foundation of your career'' but don't get carried away with these remarks coz', believe me the Xth boards will proove you to be much simpler than even your local class IX th school exams and your pre-boards .

Whatever was your performance till now the expectations will be there from all sides but you have got to take everything easily because the only mantra for success in your X th board is how you tackle it. Yeah, agreed that your Xth board marks do matter but only till you reach XI!!! It surely assists you in deciding & shaping up your further career but that too only till certain limit.

Whether its ICSE, CBSE or any state board you have got to plan and manage your studies so as to not to devlop any sort of pressure later just before or even during your boards.You must try to follow a certain fixed time table which must not only include your academics but also some refreshments.

Take help of your parents to chalk out your schedule.This is the first step where you learn time management which will help you later in your competitive exams. Avoid any coaching classes coz' they are not required at this level.

Do actively participate in all india level competitions like NTSE , NSTSE , Science olympiads etc of class X th level coz' through this you will build your basic concepts much helpful later.Do practice previous years Qs papers , they are a must for your Boards .

Listen to the advice of your teachers, be regular in your studies & participate in mock tests.Give equal attention to all your subjects esp languages which we usually ignore but greatly affect your percentage.

Remember class Xth percentage only show how much of hard work you can put in.They indicate only your dedication not your intelligence coz' this is how our education system is , esp the boards there results are a pure indicative of your hard work & how much you can keep yourself cool during the exams.

Wishing you success.