Its been five months since Covid-19 has been pronounced as Pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and there is a feeling of dread and frenzy all around the world. Given the government guided warning for schools to remain shut to shield to protect kids from Coronavirus till further notification, the part of online training and learning applications has become a household component and is seeing sharp growth in acceptance and usage.

This has led to more and more schools to exploring best e-learning applications and options in order to make learning accessible to students in the solace and safety of their homes. With the innovation in current technology, hosting virtual classes by various school teachers have ensured that the learning process doesn’t get hampered.

Although this proves to be an efficient learning method under such circumstances, students have complained about their lack of me-time. With their homes becoming designated classrooms, students are looking for other ways of recreation.

Hence in order to change this, students need to make suitable adjustments to their routines in order to incorporate their playtime with the upcoming exam schedules. They need to get into the habit of attending online lectures and preparing simultaneously for their exams as usually, this is not an easy task.

Mentioned below are certain pointers and tips to assist in the successful preparation of exam from home -

Proper learning environment - Having a proper study corner or room is the first step to successful exam preparation. A quiet place with limited distraction and more focus oriented setting would provide the perfect backdrop for successful exam preparation. Keep in mind that this room is free of any television or video games.

Having a fixed routine - One way to ensure productivity among kids especially from standard nine to twelve is fixing and sticking to a set routine. Divide your subject matter accordingly so that you don’t have to cram everything at one go. For days with back to back examinations, prepare beforehand so that a quick revision on the night before the exam proves to be sufficient. Following a fixed timetable is also indicative that students are allocating ample of time to each subject which provides scope for performing better as well. Additionally, parents can support by giving rewards to their kids, increasing their tv and game time if their allotted study matter for the day is covered and lastly provide positive motivation for their efforts.

Designated Study groups - Having designated study groups with trusted and exam-oriented people is a major relief. From exchanging notes to clearing doubts and getting all your queries answered, good friends, can always be a last-minute lifesaver. With the ongoing pandemic, study groups have also shifted to virtual chat rooms or zoom calls. This exchange proves to be somewhat stimulating in encouraging a thorough discussion about the subject matter and in the process provide a better understanding of what has been asked here.