This 1 SECRET Gets you +15 MARKS in Boards!

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares tips on how to maximize grace marks in Class 12 exams, specifically in physics. They outline three key rules: the difficulty of the paper, room for improvement in scores, and the importance of answer writing skills. By understanding the paper's difficulty and how scores are adjusted, students can improve their chances of receiving grace marks. The speaker emphasizes that the way answers are presented plays a significant role in securing those extra marks. The video provides practical advice for students aiming to boost their marks through grace marks.

Takeaways

• 😀 Grace marks are commonly used in Class 12 to adjust scores when the paper difficulty increases over the years.
• 😀 Grace marks help prevent students from failing by giving extra marks, especially to those on the verge of failing.
• 😀 The new norm in Class 12 is that the difficulty of papers has risen, leading to a deflation of marks, but grace marks counteract this.
• 😀 If your score is in the 80s or 90s, it can be bumped up to 95 with grace marks, but students already scoring 95+ will not receive any additional marks.
• 😀 For instance, a student scoring 89 can get grace marks, bringing their score closer to 95, but a student scoring 95 will not get any grace marks.
• 😀 Historically, examiners may give grace marks for particularly hard questions, as seen with a challenging integration question in the math exam.
• 😀 Grace marks are not always explicitly given; instead, they are awarded when the exam is unusually difficult and results in widespread lower scores.
• 😀 The way you present your answers in the exam can influence whether you receive grace marks—well-structured, easy-to-check answers are more likely to earn extra marks.
• 😀 The examiner is more likely to award grace marks to students whose papers are organized, neat, and present information clearly.
• 😀 In addition to practicing exam content, improving your answer writing style can increase the chances of receiving grace marks, as it makes the examiner’s job easier.
• 😀 The speaker hints that in the upcoming videos, they'll share detailed strategies for answer writing that can help maximize grace marks.

Q & A

What are grace marks in class 12th board exams?

Grace marks are additional marks given to students who perform slightly below the passing or higher grade threshold due to difficult questions or to help them pass the exam.

Why are grace marks becoming more common in recent years?

Grace marks have become more common due to the increasing difficulty level of board exams, especially in subjects like Physics and Mathematics, which results in lower average scores among students.

Can students who score high marks (above 95) receive grace marks?

No, students scoring 95 or above typically do not receive grace marks, as this is considered a sufficient score, and grace marks are generally only applied to those just below the next grade threshold.

How do grace marks help students who score just below a grade threshold?

Grace marks help students by bumping their scores to the next grade threshold. For example, if a student scores 89, they could receive enough grace marks to bring their score up to 95.

How does the difficulty level of board exams impact grace marks?

As board exams become more difficult, the likelihood of students scoring lower increases. In response, the board may award grace marks to students whose performance falls just short of a higher grade or to help those who would otherwise fail.

What is the upper limit for grace marks in the context of this system?

The upper limit for grace marks is typically set at 95. If a student’s score is near 95 but not quite there, grace marks can bring their score up to this threshold.

How did a specific math question impact grace marks in a past exam?

In a past exam, a difficult question from JEE advanced caused many students to struggle. In response, the board gave out grace marks to all students to compensate for the difficulty of the question, leading to some students seeing a significant boost in their scores.

What role does answer writing play in receiving grace marks?

Answer writing plays a crucial role in receiving grace marks. A well-structured, clear, and detailed answer sheet can make the examiner more likely to award grace marks, especially if parts of the paper are incomplete or incorrect.

What strategies should students use to improve their answer writing for grace marks?

Students should focus on presenting their answers in a structured, neat, and organized manner, ensuring clarity and thoroughness in the parts they do answer. This makes it easier for examiners to award grace marks.

How can understanding the grading system help students maximize grace marks?

By understanding the grading system, especially the thresholds for grace marks, students can target their efforts to ensure they score just below those thresholds, increasing their chances of receiving additional marks.