How do TOPPERS approach doubt solving?

10 SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE STEPS TO SOLVE DOUBT QUESTIONS

While attempting questions, when a student is unable to solve the questions, it gives rise to doubt questions or simply "DOUBTS”

Many times, students ignore the questions they are not able to solve or are unaware of the importance of clearing doubts while preparing for a topic. We talk about important things to keep in mind while trying to clear doubts as much as possible.

During JEE and NEET preparation, it is advisable to attempt a good number of questions. Solving a minimum of 150-200 questions is recommended for effective preparation. Most toppers try to attempt up to 500 questions as well!

We tell you the topper's approach to solve doubts while solving these many questions:

1.A TOPPER NEVER TAKES STRESS FOR DOUBTS OR GETS DISCOURAGED WITH DOUBTS

With the vast portion during JEE and NEET preparation and variety of questions, it is natural for any one to have doubts. Not losing your cool is key.

2. TOPPERS ALWAYS TRY AGAIN WITH A FRESH MIND

They attempt the doubt questions with a fresh mind on the same day or at a fixed time on the next day. They try to clear 50% of their doubts by themself!

3. TOPPERS DO NOT QUICKLY JUMP ON TO SOLUTIONS

Toppers always try their doubt questions at least twice before seeing the solutions as it gives them a good habit of using their own concepts and helps them recollect facts.

4. TOPPERS REFER TO THEORY QUICKLY

Toppers have a habit of quickly seeing theory or formulas while solving the questions especially if they are having doubts while solving.This itself minimises doubts.

5. TOPPERS DISCUSS DOUBTS WITH LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS

Many times students are able to solve each other's doubts. Toppers tend to get their doubts cleared with the help of friends. They may even learn different methods to attempt the same question from the friend.

6. TOPPERS WRITE DOWN THEIR OWN APPROACH AND THE CORRECT APPROACH AT ONE PLACE

Writing down the wrong steps and correct steps together gives them insight into the approach to the questions and helps them understand their mistaken steps.

7. TOPPERS MARK/HIGHLIGHT DOUBTS

Toppers highlight or mark their doubts for quick revision later on.

8. TOPPERS PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN DOUBT SESSIONS BY TEACHERS

Toppers complete their homework on time and are able to participate actively in doubt-solving lectures.

9. TOPPERS MINIMISE DOUBTS WITH SELF STUDY

Toppers always try to refer reference books or theory to understand the concepts and try to solve as many doubts on their own as possible.

10. TOPPERS GATHER THE CONFIDENCE TO DISCUSS DOUBTS WITH THEIR TEACHER

Toppers may have tried their best and looked at solutions but the tricky questions might still worry them and they make sure to ask these doubts with confidence.

“COMPLETING HOMEWORK AND UNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS BETTER WILL REDUCE YOUR DOUBT QUESTIONS"

“WHILE DISCUSSING DOUBTS IN WHATSAPP GROUPS OR WITH FRIENDS, DO IT AT A FIXED TIME, OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP WASTING YOUR TIME"

“WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU”

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