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Your goal, this year, is to successfully pass out from secondary school. So let us be SMART and note down the following.
(a) Specific Area:
(Subjects) and number of units/lessons
- English 4 units
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
(b) Measurable:
Comparison of scores in previous examinations and in recent one.
| Test I | Test II | Semester I | |
| 1. | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| 2. | |||
| 3. | |||
| 4. | |||
| 5. | |||
| 6. |
(c) Achievable goal:
(Target scores/performance in SSC Exams.)
- Good %
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
(d) Realisitc approach:
Plan of action that matches with your expertise/resources.
For example:
- Make a study time table and follow it regularly.
- __________________
- __________________
- __________________
- __________________
(e) Time-bound Action:
Days required for revision
| Subject | Days for revision | |
| 1. | English | |
| 2. | ||
| 3. | ||
| 4. | ||
| 5. |
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Solution
(a) Specific Area:
(Subjects) and number of units/lessons
- English 4 units
- Mathematics 6 units
- Science 5 units
- Social Science 4 units
- Hindi 3 units
- Sanskrit 2 units
(b) Measurable:
Comparison of scores in previous examinations and in recent one.
| Test I | Test II | Semester I | |
| 1. | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| 2. | Good | Fair | Good |
| 3. | Fair | Good | Good |
| 4. | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| 5. | Fair | Good | Good |
| 6. | Poor | Fair | Fair |
(c) Achievable goal:
(Target scores/performance in SSC Exams.)
- Good % English 80%
- Mathematics 85%
- Science 90%
- Social Science 85%
- Hindi 75%
- Sanskrit 70%
(d) Realistic approach:
Plan of action that matches with your expertise/resources.
For example:
- Make a study time table and follow it regularly.
- Focus on weak subjects first, and devote extra time to them.
- Use practice papers for revision, especially for Maths and Science.
- Join a study group for mutual learning and clearing doubts.
- Take breaks in between to avoid burnout and stay motivated.
(e) Time-bound Action:
Days required for revision
| Subject | Days for revision | |
| 1. | English | 5 days |
| 2. | Mathematics | 7 days |
| 3. | Science | 6 days |
| 4. | Social science | 4 days |
| 5. | Hindi | 4 days |
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