For the Students
Students are the centre point of the whole program and without their commitment for hard work success will be a mirage. Also, irrespective of the magnitude of our sincere efforts unless the students develop full trust on us and follow our experienced advices we are helpless. Students must utilize their time in a pragmatic way from very first day. They are advised to drink more water, develop healthy eating habits (avoid junk food, carbonated cold drinks etc.), do a little bit of Yoga and Meditation (45 minutes to 1 hour) to keep themselves relaxed, healthy and active. They are supposed to take good care of their health as it will prevent from falling sick. Even one lecture missed means a vital link missing from a large chain. Scientific lectures are interlinked and missing topics can damage at least two to three other topics.
What the students have to do before coming for lectures?
The first and foremost duty of a student before coming for a lecture is to complete the Daily Practice Problems (DPP) of the previous lecture with full dedication. Never make a DPP a Daily Pending Problem. It is a fact that comprehension of a scientific material in very first reading is generally very less. This is why repeated reading of the text and notes is highly recommended. You are advised to note down the “not followed points” on a copy and concentrate well in class when those points are discussed.
Proper Study Method
At least six hours of self study is strongly recommended per day.
- Take a slow reading of the class notes and thoroughly go through the examples discussed in class before solving the DPPs (Daily Practice Problems) and question banks.
- Never skip a derivation. Derivation is also a numerical in itself. Most fundamental concepts, analytical and logical reasoning are developed from thorough reading of derivations. The comprehension based questions are generally made from derivations.
- After reading a paragraph always ask yourself what tricky questions can be framed on the text? This helps in building critical view of a written text which is very important for tracking assertion and reasoning type problems.
- Never rush to see solution of a numerical. Delay it as long as you can. Hard fought results give you confidence and maturity.
How to approach a numerical?
Read the numerical slowly with full concentration such that you are able to understand the full statement of the numerical in one reading. Never write while reading a numerical since it diverts your concentration. After reading the numerical proceed as follows:
- What is desired?
- Which quantity is to be calculated?
- What are the relevant formulae to calculate the desired quantity?
- What further information are required to calculate the unknown quantity?
- What are the known quantities given in the question?
Such a series of questions will let you get started. A numerical is simply a jigsaw puzzlewithcertain
missing links. Try to search those missing links.
Problem Solving
Never show impatience while solving a problem. Initially problem cracking seems a bit difficult due to immature thought and inadequate skills and aptitude. But with gradual practice within two three months it drastically improves. To be successful it is necessary to proceed in a logical and orderly manner as suggested in following sequence of steps:
- Try to correlate the situation described in question with the theory studied.
- Draw a diagram if necessary and tabulate the data of the problem.
- Apply the relevant principles in mathematical form.
- While writing equations ensure that the data is dimensionally consistent.
- After getting answer use technical judgment and common sense to determine whether or not it seems reasonable.
- Once the solution has been completed, review the problem. Try to think of other ways of obtaining solution.
Most importantly solve the questions as neatly as possible. Being neat generally stimulates clear and orderly thinking. Lastly remember just one thing creates a ranker in IITJEE, that is nothing but SELF STUDY. We believe that above tips will benefit you in your journey for IITJEE.