Tips and tricks for CBSE Class X IT paper

 
By Gauri D Yergude :
Information Technology is a crucial subject with real-worldapplications. Mastering IT can enhance your technical skills and boost your overall academic performance. To excel in the subject, follow these strategies:
1. Understand the Importance of IT
- IT is not just a subject but a valuable skill for the future.
- Approach it seriously rather than taking it casually.
2. Stay Updated with the syllabus
- Keep track of syllabus changes and modifications.
- Refer to the CBSE-prescribed textbook thoroughly for conceptual clarity.
3. Create a Chapter-Wise summary
- Prepare concise notes for quick revision before exams.
- Highlight key points, formulas and technical terms for easy recall.
4. Practice with IT sample papers
- Solving sample papers will improve:
- Writing precision and technical language usage.
- Speed and clarity in weaker areas.
- Understanding of exam pattern, question types, difficulty level and marking scheme.
5. Be Strategic with Internal choices
- Identify stronger and weaker areas in the syllabus.
- Focus areas for Part A
- Self-management skills
- ICT skills
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Focus areas for Part B
- Digital Spreadsheet
- Database Management System (DBMS)
- Maintaining health, safety, and secure working environment
6. Time Management  during the exam 
- Utilise reading time wisely to understand the paper structure.
- Attempt all questions in sequence for a structured answersheet.
- Review your answers before submitting to avoid errors.
7. Focus on weaker areas
- Identify topics requiring extra attention, such as:
- Macros, DBMS concepts, tools, and menus used in applications.
- Allocate more practice time to challenging topics.
8. Complete the paper within 2 hours
- Stick to the time limit and avoid spending too much time on a single question.
9. Believe in Yourself!
- Stay confident and give your best effort in the exam.
Good luck for your exams!
(The author is HOD IT/AI Narayana Vidyalayam, Chinchbhuvan).