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- Mistake #1
Every year 30-40% students make common mistakes on unit
conversion. Stand-up from the crowd!
Resolution :
✓ convert gm to Kg
✓ convert cm to m. - Mistake #2
Another common mistake is students incorrectly rearrange the
formula.
Resolution:
✓ Collect all the values and units from the question
✓ Write the formula and rearrange the formula based on what has
been requested
✓ Convert the values in to suitable units
✓ Apply the values in the given formula - Mistake #3
Missing marks in 4-6 marks / extended questions
Resolution:
For 4-6 marks / extended questions
✓ Read the questions few times and assess what has been asked
✓ Underline and highlight the key words which will help you to link
the topics/ sub topics
✓ Interpret the data given in the question
✓ Read the action words (Explain, Differentiate, Describe, etc)
✓ Use a mind mapping technique or visualize the answers before
starting to write the answers
✓ Rearrange the sequence if necessary
✓ Start writing the answers legibly and without any grammatical
errors - Mistake #4
Missing marks in graph related questions
Resolution:
Plotting graphs – Watch out and practice well
✓ negative numbers
✓ curved line of best fit
✓ four quadrant areas to plot data
✓ Multiple y-axes
✓ multiple trend lines.
✓ look for trends and provide evidence (with the help of data)
while explaining the answers - Mistake #5
Missing marks in required practical related questions
Resolution:
For required practical
✓ Describe the method with relevant detail
✓ Include all relevant scientific techniques and procedures
✓ Order in a logical manner
✓ Highlight dependent and control variables correctly - Mistake #6
Missing marks in worded questions
Resolution:
✓ Use of correct key words to explain your understanding
✓ For example, for internal energy of a particle, use the keywords
like Dissipated energy, energy transformation, etc - Mistake #7
Lack of attention to the key words / clues in the question
Resolution:
✓ If there is any action word in the question, pay attention and
answer the question accordingly.
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