Meritnation.com launches General Knowledge Pack

Studying General Knowledge could not have got more fun! Meritnation.com launches a G.K. Pack for classes IV-X. Now discover interesting facts about the world of science, technology, sports, literature & more as you study with the help of interactive flash-based content for G.K.

Meritnation’s General Knowledge Pack is organized into sections that cover areas such as Natural World, Science & Technology, Sports & Entertainment etc. The content within each module is further divided into two levels – level I and level II – to cater to the primary and middle school years respectively. Presented in the form of interactive tests, these modules cover thousands of questions in various fun and engaging game formats, such as match the following, crossword, hidden grid & more. Instant feedback in the form of score and correct answers for all the questions makes learning fun and easy. And the best part of it all- you can take these tests as many times as you wish till you get the feeling-‘I know it all’ 

So wait no longer! Subscribe now and show-off your G.K. as you study with the help of Meritnation.com’s G.K. Pack.

Cheers!

Team Meritnation

Learning is simpler with online study

Online study has become the preferred mode of education for students in India and overseas. Now students need not be physically present in the classroom to learn the difficult concepts in Maths and Physics. With the penetration of the internet and advent of online study, students can now relax in their cozy rooms and learn all the tricky concepts of Maths and Physics at their convenience.

Online study offers subject specific study content for various boards including, CBSE, ICSE, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Few of the benefits of online studies are listed below:

Studies anytime anywhere:

Unlike classroom-based learning, online study doesn’t put restriction on the learners of having to attend classes at a particular time and place. Regular studies involve travelling to the campus everyday at a fixed time requiring a heavy investment of time and energy both on the part of learners and teachers. While in online study, students just need a computer and an internet connection and they can browse through the courses comfortably whenever and wherever they feel like. In online study, interesting study support is available round-the-clock that is supported with visual and graphical presentations for a clearer and better understanding of concepts.

Teaching is student-centric:

Online study follows a student-centric teaching approach. Here the students have the authority to decide not only the time of learning but they are also free to choose the pace of learning. Fast learners can quickly move on to other chapters when they complete a chapter and those who need more time learners can take their own time to understand the concepts and revise it over and over again. Learners can freely submit queries and questions in discussion forums that are answered by knowledgeable tutors and experts.

No more mundane books:

For the students of CBSE, ICSE, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra Boards, studying from black and white text books is no more a compulsion. Students can access free solutions to NCERT questions, sample papers, model papers, innovative personality assessment tests and interesting multimedia enriched puzzles etc. through online study. In online study, students need not wait to clear their doubts. They can easily and effortlessly interact with their teachers and instructors through e-mail, online chats, newsroom discussions and video-conferencing facilities.

Affordable and cost-effective education:

Unlike regular education, online study is reasonably low cost, hassle free and a reliable mode of learning. Owing to these reasons, a majority of students are inclined towards it. Online study doesn’t involve a heavy monthly or yearly fee but only a nominal subscription cost. Students enrolled in online education can thus save a lot of money that is spent on commuting, staying away from home, tuitions etc.

User-friendy, accessibility, flexibility and quality education are a few of the features contributing to the charisma of online study.

How to study using previous years’ CBSE papers?

With board exams a few weeks away, it is time to get over with all your final preparations and start testing your knowledge using previous years’ CBSE Papers. Practicing using previous years’ CBSE papers not only acquaints students with the overall examination pattern but also helps them assess their current levels of preparation. 

In view of the benefits of using previous years’ CBSE papers for revision, students should keep in mind the following steps for using the previous years’ CBSE papers effectively:

• The first and foremost step is to finish all conceptual understanding. Before starting to practice from the previous years’ CBSE papers, students should have all their study material and revision notes in place. Students should only plan to practice from these previous years’ CBSE papers once they are confident about their preparation and they think they are cent percent ready to write the final CBSE papers.
• While organizing the previous years’ CBSE papers, students should also simultaneously look out for their respective solution sheets along with the official marking scheme.  At this stage creating a pool of such solution sheets is important. However, students should restrain themselves from reading the solutions at this stage.
• Before starting to practice from the previous years’ CBSE papers, students should aim to create a simulated exam atmosphere around them. Choosing a study corner that is free of any disturbance and well-lit. Students can also choose to ask their parents and friends not to disturb them while writing an ‘exam’. Students should also keep a stop-watch handy, so as to keep a track of the time left to complete the mock CBSE paper.
• With all the required things in place, students can now start attempting their CBSE papers. Students should make sure that once they start writing their mock CBSE paper, they should resist any temptation to look into the solution sheet. Students should focus on completing their mock CBSE papers in time and write quality answers that can fetch them a good score.
• Once students are through with their mock CBSE papers, it is time to evaluate their performance and calculate their score. With the help of the solution sheet and the official marking scheme students can appropriately rate their performance. While evaluating the answer sheet, students should try to act as a strict examiner and not reward marks generously. Doing so will help them raise their own standards of performance.
• Once through with checking the CBSE papers, students can highlight or identify all the topics or areas where they performed poorly. Students should then get back to their CBSE study material and revise those particular topics to strengthen their conceptual base.
• After a few days, students should once again go back to those questions and revise them all over again. They should also ensure that they are cent percent accurate this time around.

Now that all you students out there know how to use previous years’ CBSE papers, scoring good marks will not be that difficult.

How to Study Online

If you wish to add some zing to your monotonous study schedule, start studying online. Studying from textbooks has always been the norm for school students; however the concept of online studies is catching up fast. Innovative and multimedia enriched learning tools available online make the entire learning experience interesting and engaging. There are a lot of websites that equip students with the right online study tools that help make studying easy and scoring great marks easier. To ensure effective learning students are advised to refer to only those websites that focus on learning in the correct sequence. Students who are new to the world of e-learning, the following information focuses on the right sequence that is to be followed while planning to study online.

• Before starting to study online, the first step is to take a test that is geared to test your level of understanding of the chapters that have already been covered in school. Such diagnostic tests will help you assess your knowledge of related concepts that are important to obtain a complete understanding of the topic concerned. Such tests will also help you arrive at an understanding of your extent of mastery of the said chapter will enable you to plan your studies for that chapter.
• After taking a diagnostic test, the next step is to go through the multimedia enriched study material available at such websites. To obtain complete conceptual clarity, students should make it a point to go through the study material supported with relevant videos, 2D/ 3D animations etc. Such an extensive exercise at this step will help students solidify their conceptual understanding of the subject and will make them better equipped to take exams head-on.
• To make the most of your online study sessions, after going through the study material the next step is to try your hand at the chapter-wise practice tests. Try to seek help from websites that provide both MCQ and descriptive practice tests. Such an extensive testing exercise will help you test your learning at various levels. Also such chapter-wise tests will help you identify the learning gaps and will provide you ample opportunity to take remedial action to fill those gaps. While taking tests on such e-learning/ online study websites, students should try to resist the temptation of looking into the study material for answers beforehand in order to ensure that the assessment process is thorough.
• After taking all the chapter-wise practice tests, the next step is to take full-length model tests. Such model tests available at e-learning/online study websites help students gain the much required confidence to beat exam-related stress. While preparing for final examinations, students usually witness high anxiety levels thinking about their performance in final examinations. Such model tests will help students gauge their preparation levels and will also allow them to take remediation steps to ensure a high score.
• An ideal online study session should end with a sturdy revision exercise. Students should refer to websites that provide crisp revision notes in printable format that make it possible for student to refer anytime.

Now that all you students know the right approach to online studies, make a note of it to be sure of an enriching study experience.