Our Succeess Story for the Academic Year 2010-11

Dear Students and Parents,

With great pride and enthusiasm,we would like to share our results for the academic year 2010-11.

All the students who enrolled with us last year have cleared their SSC exams with flying colours.Many of them have scored more than 80%.One of our students shines and stands out from the rest,because she topped in her school and sparkled with success scoring a 94.36%.

We sincerely wish and hope that we can help more and more students achieve their dreams through Study SSC Online.

The following is our Hall of Fame for the academic year 2010-11:

Sadbhavana Babar – 94.36% - St.Francis Xaviers (Bhandup)

DeepthiNambiar – 89.82%

Abhishek Degadwala – 89.45% - Utpal Sanghvi(Andheri)

Zenobia Cruz – 89.45% -Duruelo Convent(Bandra)

Bipasha Ray – 89.09% - Swami Vivekanand

Kaustubh Goswami – 88.73% - St.Xavier’s(Andheri – east)

Nitul Deshpande – 88.55% - Vidyanidhi (Andheri)

Pinal Virani – 88.36% - Poddar (Santacruz)

Yogita Baviskar – 87.64% - St.Xaviers(Airoli)

Namrata Kusmude – 84.73% - St.Josephs(pune)

Mahek Sayed – 83.45% - St.Louis Convent (Andheri)

Almas Mohammed – 83.09% - St. Teresa Convent(Santacruz)

Dhaval Vora – 82% - St. Xaviers (Andheri – east)

Kanika Singh – 81.45% - St.Lawrence (Malad)

PARENTS....GET ON BOARD!

Help your child sail through tense exam days with some helpful tips from our expert counsellors from Study SSC Online:

Exams are difficult not just for the kids; we know parents go through the motions as well. As exam season approaches there are things that you as parents can do to keep your child motivated through the most difficult time of their academic year. Here are a few things you can do so that they are able to achieve the best they can.

All Work and No play!

Where most parents falter is while allotting the much-needed recreation time. It’s not just the length of the break, it’s also what your child does during that time that is important. Outdoor games and indoor games at least thrice a week each, should be part of the timetable. Psychologists say, “Many students who are interested in sports or music or other co-curricular activities completely forego what they love to do during exam time. This will invariably lead to a drop in your child’s performance." Your child may get tired after playing but you must remember that the brain gets tired after studying as well. They add, “Playing for an hour and a half serves as a much needed energy boost and also brings in ample oxygen for the brain to help it be alert and energetic.”

The breaks in between study schedules are different. Instead of your child killing time in front of the TV, you should encourage them to read a small comic book or play games which would get over in 10 to 15 minutes. Psychologists say, “Loud music or television is not recommended because there are chances the learnt material will be replaced with the lyrics or the events on television. These can block the learning process for the next session of studying."

Home Sweet Home

Studying vast portions can take a toll on your child’s ability to grasp the subject. Providing him/her with the right space to study is something you must do as parents. Make your house comfortable for your child to study in. You can make it easier for them by creating a soothing environment. Psychologists say, “Some students experience a slight anxiety and a mild adrenalin rush while studying. Playing soft instrumental music can have a soothing effect on the mind. It reduces anxiety levels and increases concentration. The Gayatri Mantra can have a powerful effect on their performance. You can also try giving your child an almond oil head massage every night.”

Around the Clock

It’s great if your child is organised but in a world where attention spans decrease by the second, you can help him/her develop a plan of action. Sit with them and prepare a special timetable for studying and for the all-important revision. Clinical psychologists say, “The attention span of an average student is 40 to 45 minutes, and that’s why most schools and colleges have lectures that are about that long. Do the same while preparing the timetable — devote 45 minutes to studying with concentration and follow it with a break of 10 to 15 minutes.”

Just wish for the best, and it will happen!

Before the exam, most calls counsellors receive are from parents. Don’t constantly instruct your child. “Keep wishing your kid good luck and believing that they will excel in their exams. This won’t just help them, it’ll help calm you too.” If your child is still not studying as the exams inch closer, it’s advisable to see a counsellor or a motivator. Opening channels of communication is a lifelong process and cannot be done days before an exam. Our expert concludes, “There are no problem children, sometimes problem teachers and most often problem parents.”

Time to listen!

Counsellors have been screaming from mountain-tops that exams are a stressful time for kids. As parents, you need to support your kid in their effort and not push them. As much as adolescents might fight to not show it, this is the time they need you the most. Our experts say, “This is the time to listen to them rather than give advice. If you are one of those who take leave from work for your child’s exams, then ensure that you are a support, not a nag. Maintain a positive environment around the house by creating calmness and serenity, and do not compare them with cousins, friends or siblings.”

TIPS FOR STUDENTS

1. Vary subjects and their difficulty so you don’t get bored or disheartened. Set realistic targets of what you can achieve in the time available.

2. Spend time with people who have a positive effect. It will rub off on you. Avoid negative thoughts, such as “Everyone else seems better organised, while I’m struggling.” Challenge such thoughts with positive thinking; for example, ‘I have done well in exams before.’

3. Food rich in vitamins and proteins, such as green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, are a must. The nutrients will help your brain stay sharp. Avoid food with high fat content. Don’t drink a lot of coffee, tea or fizzy drinks. Caffeine will keep you up and reduce the clarity of your thinking.

4. Practice deep breathing, meditation and yoga as forms of relaxation. They help your body relax and reduce stress.

5. Revision is essential. Practise writing answers under exam conditions. Take three hour tests, without a break in between, preferably at the same time as that of the exam. This will help your body clock adjust to the examination time and conditions.

Instructions for the papers of Science and Technology

Let us have a look at the type of questions and related instructions.

1.Q.Complete the following statements by choosing the proper alternatives from given below and rewrite the complete statemets in your answerbook.(Q.1A)
Rewrite the complete sentence in your answer book and not just the answer.Underline the word that you have written as the answer.

2.Q.Match the correct pair from coloum"A"and coloum"B"and write correct pairs in your answerbook.(Q.1B)
The correct method is to write the correct pair in a line in column A and column B as shown in our model answers. Do not write the answerin three columns or do not show arrows indicating the answer.
Do not write the answer if you do not know.If you write the wrong answer,you might lose more marks than expected.

3.Q.Read the following sentences carefully and answer in the "True" or" False"form.(Q.1C)
If the answer is"True",just write"True".
If the answer is"False",write the true sentence. Do not write the sentence if you do not know,just write "False".

4.Q.Fill in the blanks and rewrite the sentence.(Q.1D)
Rewrite the complete sentence in your answer book and not just the answer.Underline the word that you have written as the answer.

5.Q.Find the odd man out in each of the following.(Q.1D)
Write the answer.Preferably give reason why the term is odd only if you know it.

6.Q.Give scientific reasons.(Q.2A)
Each question carries two marks.It is expected to write at least two points having one mark for each point.
However,in some questions,there is only one point.In such cases,do not forcefully add the second point.

7.Q.Distinguish between the following.(Q.2B)
Each question carries two marks.Number of points of distinction may vary from two to four.Write point of distinction and then its description in columns.Note that, examples are not considered as point of distinction.

8.Q.Solve the following.(Q.3A)
Each question carries two marks. You should easily get full marks in this question.In general,formula carries one mark. Substitution and answer carries one mark.Always follow the steps - 1.Write "given" values,2.What to"find", 3.Formula used and 4.Substituting the given values in the formula to find the answer.
Remember to convert the given values wherever necessary. For example, converting power in kW to Watt,converting time in minutes to seconds etc.Do the final calculation with full attention.

9.Q.Explain following chemical reaction with the help of balanced equation.(Q.3A)
Each question carries two marks.You should easily get full marks in this question.In general,explanation carries one mark.Reaction carries one mark.
Explain the reaction with mentioning all the end products.

Do not forget to show the up arrow for gases and down arrow for precipitates.Mention
Air or Heat when the reaction is in presence of Air or Heat respectively.
Do not write wrong end products. If you know, only one of the many end products, just write the correct one. You might lose more marks if you write wrong end products.

10.Q.Answer any one of the following.(Q.3B,4B,5B)
Each question carries four marks.In general write the answer in points.
Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever available.

11.Q.Draw neat and labelled diagram of any two of the following. (Q.4A)
Each question carries two marks. In general,diagram carries one mark. Labelling carries one mark.
Diagrams in the text book are considered as the standard reference.
Do not label the part if you do not know.It is ok if you do not label rather than labelling wrongly.

12.Q.Answer the following :(any four).(Q.5A)
Each question carries one mark.Write answer to the point.No frills(diagrams,reactions,reasoning, extra information)expected.
Practice makes the man perfect!Do not dishearten if you cannot score well at the start.You will slowly build the confidence as you actually work for it.Keep your mind at what you do to get the expected results.

Instructions to candidates

1.Candidates should carry their Hall ticket every day. The same should be produced whenever demanded by the Supervisor, Centre Co-ordinator or the visiting officers.

2.Barcode sticker will be distributed for every paper by the Supervisor. Verify the subject and Seat No. (on the sticker). Write your Seat No. and Barcode sticker No. and then sign on Attendance Sheet (Form-1).

3.Write your Seat No. in figures and words properly in the space provided on cover page. Also sign in the designated space.

4.Candidates are not allowed to leave the Examination Centre during the examination period.

5.Candidates should check and ascertain that the Answer Book is in proper condition and that it contains all pages.

6.Leave the margin only on the left side of the page. Do not leave margin on the right side.

7.Write on both sides of the page. Do not tear any page from the answer book or supplement. Doing so will invite disciplinary action.

8.Ensure that the answer book and each supplement are signed by the supervisor. Write correct number of supplements used on the cover page of the answer book.

9.Write your seat no. on every page of the question paper at the top right corner.

10.Any rough work should be done by pencil on the last page of the supplement. Mention clearly that it is rough work. Do not use loose sheets or question paper for this purpose.

11.Write clearly the Question No., and Sub-question No. in the margin before beginning / starting the answer. Do not use different ink for this purpose.

12.Every new question should be on a new page. Sub-questions can continue on the same page

13.Supervisor signature is required if you cancel objectives or change ink.

14.Only blue ink is to be used. No marks will be given for answers written in any other colour. Avoid gel pens as they blot on the back side of the paper. Stick to Ball pens.

15.Sketch pen is not permitted to be used in answer books. Use pencil for drawing diagrams.

16.Disciplinary action will be initiated against candidates for the following reasons:
a.Bringing books, notes, scribbled paper in the examination hall, writing on body or on clothes.

b.Talking to or communicating with any other candidate, copying either singly or jointly.

c.Taking answer book or supplements either whole or in parts, outside the examination hall.

d.Exchanging question paper, answer book or supplements with other candidates

e.Disobey instructions from Centre-in-charge or supervisors or any other misbehaviour.

17.Do not write anything other than answers in the space provided for answers, such as your name, address, seat no. Deity’s name, request or threat for passing etc.. Any such attempt or attempt to establish your identity by various signs will be liable for cancellation of complete examination and disqualification for next examination.

18.Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall in the first 30 minutes and the last 10 minutes of examination. It is necessary to handover the question paper to the supervisor if you want to leave the examination hall before the specified time of the examination.

19.Misuse of candidate’s entrance ticket or identity card during the examination is a non-bailable and cognizable offence. Action will be taken against both concerned.

20.The candidate must give the undertaking to Centre coordinator before the examination, if he/she desires to avail exemption granted previously for any subject,

21.Pocket calculator, mobile phones, pagers or any such electronic devices are not allowed in the examination hall.

22.Always use log table supplied by the Examiner.

Gear Up SSC Students...less than 90 days to go!!

Dear SSC Students, as you all know, there are less than 90 days to go for the board exams,I am sure you leaving no stone unturned to make sure you do well in your exams. To help you perform better,Study SSC online would like to share a set of tips so that your hard work doesn’t go waste.

We know you know it all, but just a small reminder, to contribute in our own little way.

1.Only use blue ball pens, no gel pens

2.Always show Rough work on right hand side

3.Remember to Rewrite entire statement in case of cancellation of objectives

4.Always show Diagrams in boxes

5.Write all answers in points in Sciences & Social Studies

6.Write the entire statement for fill in the blanks

8.Do not overwrite

9.Give headings to diagrams, they carry marks

10.Last but not the least, always carry a copy of your hall ticket, in case you lose the original,the Xerox copy would be handy.

SSC BOARD 2011 Time Table

SSC Results will be declared on 17th June, 2010

You can now view your standard X SSC Results online without any delay on our congestion free site, studyssconline at 11am on 17th June, 2010.

No need to log in, just type in your seat no and click Enter to view your result.
Your results will be calculated on the basis of BEST OF 5 criteria. That means your percentage will be calculated for your scores in the subjects where you have your highest marks !!!!

SSC results will be in best-of-five format ONLY: State

The state board will declare the SSC results according to its best of five policy only and junior college admissions will take place as per the marks for SSC board students.
State Education Minister Balasaheb Thorat confirmed this day after 21 parents of ICSE students filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court against the government resolution to implement the best of five system for SSC students seeking college admissions.

The parents argued that the best of five system be implemented even for ICSE students who appear for exams in seven subjects.
"We will reply to the affidavit when we get the notice. But all SSC board students will get their results in the best of five format.

Our result software has been designed in such a way that the mark sheet will consist of all subject marks but the percentage will be the average of marks scored in the top five subjects," Thorat said.

The best of five policy, announced in February, stated that for admission to junior college SSC students best five scores out of the total of six subjects would be counted in calculating the average percent- age.

The state education department has not yet received the notice, said Sanjay Kumar, principal secretary education. But, he added, that the issue should be tackled by the respective boards and the government cannot play a role in that.

"Just like the SSC board has taken a decision to follow the best of five system, the other boards are free to declare their results considering a similar format. But it is for them to decide and change their result format for admission," Kumar said.

An argument that the government will put forth in its affidavit, according to education department sources, is that the best of five policy for college admissions was announced three months back and the petition has been filed only days before the results are to be announced.

Another argument could be that before the government finalised the policy it had asked for suggestions and objections and had held hearings through- out the state. At that time none of the other boards had given any representations against the policy.

VIEW SSC RESULTS LIVE on StudySSCOnline^TM

The SSC results for the State Board of Maharashtra along with the subject-wise marks will be available on www.studyssconline.com from 11am onwards.

SSC scores to be online 1 week before results

Mumbai: Students awaiting their HSC and SSC results will now have the choice of downloading their marks from the website almost a week in advance.

A year after launching the online admission system, the school education department will now put up the scores of HSC and SSC students online and students can download them a week before their results are announced. Students can later collect their marksheets at their convenience.

SSC students awaiting results in the third week of June will get to check their scores in the second week of June on the same site.

Last year, the school education department launched the online admission system, despite stringent criticism from a section of the student community and educational organisations. A year later, downloadable mark sheets are being made available for students to make the admission procedure easier for them.

Simpler online form will ease admission woes

Mumbai: In a bid to avoid the glitches that led to a fiasco during junior college admissions last year, the education department claims to have come up with a better and simpler website fyjc.org.in this year.

The concept of online admission was first introduced in 2008. “Our main purpose was to cut down on paper work for colleges and make life simpler, this will be avoided this year,’’ said Paul Machado, principal of Campion School, Colaba.

City colleges are keen on this system as it reduces the need for manpower. "We are now more familiar with the system. Students can use the dummy format to know more about the application method. There should be no problem this time around," said Marie Fernandes, principal of St. Andrews College, Bandra.

Kiran Mangaonkar, principal of Mithibai College in Vile Parle, said "This year, the onus is on schools to fill the forms and help students and parents. Now that the teachers are trained, there should be no problem," he said.

E-admissions: State clears confusion

If you have just appeared for your class-X board examinations and are confused about online admissions to junior college, the state government has the answers to all your questions. On Monday afternoon, Maharashtra’s education department released a comprehensive booklet about online admissions on its website: www.maharashtra.gov.in

This is the third year that the government will be experimenting with online admissions and the first year for which the process will be completely online.

ATKT Admissions
Admissions for ATKT students will be done after completing the admission process.

Application Form
Students need to fill out only one application form online for either one or two streams. So, for instance, your first preference can be for the commerce stream in College X, while the second preference can be the arts stream in College Y.

Admission goes online for Junior College

The department of school education of Maharashtra has launched a site for admission to the junior colleges in Maharashtra. Students can apply online for admission through http://fyjc.org.in/mumbai

The website will start functioning by June 10.

"Around 700 colleges across the Mumbai have their information on the website," said V.K. Wankhede, deputy director, School Education Department.

"All students will be provided a separate login id through which they will be able to access all the detail about college, number of seats available etc," added Wankhede.

"There will be only online admission. We have issued a GR in this regard. There should be no confusion on this matter now," said Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil, Minister State School Education.

Seven simple tips to beat exam stress

Its exam time again! The sun is always shining and you are stuck indoors hitting the books, right? Sleepless nights, revision stress and tension, tension, tension! Or are you feeling just too overwhelmed and under pressure to focus?
But dont worry just simply follow these tips on reducing exam stress:

1. Manage time wisely
We insist that you give yourself plenty of time to work on your studies if you want to do well, and you can save yourself a lot of stress if you plan ahead. Set up a study schedule and break up your studies into smaller bits.

2. Dont just worry, take action!
If you dont understand some of your course material, getting stressed out will not help. Instead, take action by referring your notes or asking your classmates to help you understand the problem.

3. Take a break
As soon as you notice you are losing concentration, take a short break. Go for a walk, talk to a friend or just listen to some music. Then you will feel refreshed and able to concentrate on your revision again.

4. Food matters
Eating healthy makes all the difference. Food rich in vitamins and proteins, such as green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits, are a must. The nutrients will help your brain stay sharp.

5. Blankety blank?
If your mind goes blank, do not panic. It just makes it harder to recall information. Instead, focus on slow, deep breathing for about one minute. If you still cant remember the information then move on to another question and return to this question later.

6. Play is as important as work
Make sure that you build in time to have fun and relax in between study sessions. Run around the park and be part of some fun and frolic. This will definitely help you stay smart and focused.

7. And finally, stay calm and happy!
We assure that you will succeed with flying colors! All the best!

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education starts helpline

The helpline (27893756) is operated from the board’s Vashi office between 7 am and 9 pm. Each of the eight divisions of the state board has its own helpline.

Aside from operating a helpline for students, the board has asked schools to counsel students, in the wake of several student suicides since the beginning of the year.

Selection of "Best Five Subjects", gets thumbs up!

The state governments decision on the Best Five subjects policy for admission to junior college has come as a welcome relief to state board schools, parents and students.

The policy states, an SSC student’s average percentage for gaining admission to junior college will be calculated on the basis of the five highest scoring subjects out of six. The mark sheet issued after the results will reflect marks of all six subjects. There will be a separate percentage calculated on the basis of the "Best Five" scheme, which will reflect separately on the sheet.

All the concessions which were applicable to students before — including grace marks, extra marks given to sportspersons, allowed to keep terms (ATKT), schemes for students of special needs will remain the same.