The math portion of the Joint Engineering Entrance (JEE) Main is considered the most challenging by many JEE aspirants. Many are afraid of this topic, while others like it. To score well in math, students should practice regularly and adhere to the following suggestions.
Must-Do Chapters in Mathematics
In math, calculus, trigonometry, matrices and determinants, permutation and combinations are some of the important subjects in which students can get good grades. Therefore, students should have a thorough understanding of all these topics. They must also be able to relate complex numbers to coordinate geometry and vectors.
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Students should be proficient in coordinate geometry, vectors and 3D, and algebra and should be able to solve complex problems. Calculus requires students to have a good grasp of basic functions and their graphical behavior. For problems related to probability, students should have an understanding of permutations and combinations. For trigonometry, remembering formulas and honing problem-solving skills can be improved with regular practice. The next point will be very helpful.
Important books
JEE Lead aspirants should prepare for relevant books while devising a strategy for the exam. It is also advisable not to consult too many books. The preparation for JEE Main 2022 should start by going through the NCERT books and study materials provided by the coaching institute. The students should not waste their time referring to irrelevant books. Therefore, thorough knowledge and guidance is required at the time of preparation.
Some of the books are given here for reference:
— NCERT example
— IIT Mathematics by ML Khanna
– Problems in Calculus of One Variable by IA Maron
— Trigonometry and Geometry by SL Loney
Solve last year’s papers and practice through mock tests
Students have to solve the papers of previous years of JEE Main to understand the latest trends as there are several drastic changes in the exam pattern and complexity level of the exam every year. Students must solve at least 20-30 proof papers before appearing for the entrance exam. They must take timed tests to measure their speed and accuracy in solving complex problems. Mock tests help align the mind with the exam requirements and help students build their confidence. If students are exposed to many mock tests, their brains are trained to solve similar problems with ease and they will not find the actual exam any different from the mock tests.
review
In the last few days before the exam, students should focus on grading and practicing. Students should use this crucial time to reinforce their knowledge and concepts by reviewing them and practicing as many questions as possible. The last days before the exam, the students simply have to go through their notes and revise all the formulas. Students should ensure that they plan their revision as efficiently as their initial preparation, including error analysis.
Know your strengths and weaknesses
At this stage, students need to understand what they are good at, what area or area they are strong in, and where improvement is needed. This knowledge can help them analyze their strengths and weaknesses and come up with strategies such as which section to try first, how much time to spend on each section, and what kind of questions to solve first.
Get help if needed
Students should not hesitate to ask for help from their teachers or peers at any point in their preparation. Whether it’s a concept that needs further clarification or the right approach to take the exam, they should seek help and guidance. Students should make the best use of this time to remove all doubts, strengthen knowledge and have confidence in the preparation.
Simulate a real exam scenario
While practicing for the exam at home, students should try to simulate a real exam scenario as this can help immensely in addressing their exam-related fears. They must find an isolated space and keep all distractions at bay. It is important to set the clock to 3 o’clock and take the test at the same time as the exam. This way their biological clock can get used to that of the exam. Everything should be a complete replica of what students will experience on exam day. This will familiarize them with the real exam scenario and boost their confidence.
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Tips to better prepare yourself
The following points will serve as the focal point for a better preparation strategy:
Understand the distractions deeply. Ask yourself questions like: What is the need for such a formula? What steps or techniques are used to arrive at the conclusions? Where to use this formula? All rationale must be examined.
Work must be done on the pattern of the solution of a problem. A typical question often requires a combination of different concepts and their intertwining. Their analysis helps reinforce the concepts and imbibe the required skills.
During the exam, tackling problems based on easy, medium, and difficult and trying in this order goes a long way to ensure success as the initial success instills confidence and calms the mind to think more analytically for the remaining trickier problems .
It is further emphasized that at least 80-100 problems must be practiced daily to remain in order. A single good resource with a larger number of questions is much more effective than multiple resources.
An observation of the bar chart of the division of mathematics chapters shows that chapters such as three-dimensional geometry, application of derivatives, limits, continuity and differentiation, and matrices and determinants form a larger number of questions in JEE Main.
— Written by Ajay Kumar Sharma, National Academic Director (Engineering), Aakash Educational Services Limited
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