Mastering Mathematics Syllabus for JEE Mains

Over 1,00,000 students give JEE and only about 15,000 clear it. This is primarily due to lack of preparation in areas students dread to venture. Mathematics is one such area. Scoring well in JEE often feels like a far fetched dream for many as their math skills are not up to the mark.

Why stress on preparing for Mathematics?

The Mathematics section like Physics and Chemistry has 30 questions and each question is of 4 marks. Mark a wrong answer and you get a -1 mark on your existing score. All your effort taken in the Physics and Chemistry section can go in vain if you mess up in the math section and hence equal attention to preparation of math problems must be taken.

So what should be done?

As much as you run from the subject it will haunt back at you during the examinations, until you get your hands on the JEE Mains 2016 Answer Key. Many of the JEE questions are quite easy if attempted but as students leave topics entirely they don’t bother even reading the problem carefully. This is the main reason for poor results of the examination.

Mathematics is mainly divided in to 3 parts- Algebra, Calculus and Geometry.  It is advisable to attempt the math questions after you finish attempting the physics and chemistry questions as the math sums are comparatively lengthier and needs more comprehensive mental exercise. Once you’ve secured a good score in physics and chemistry your stress will also reduce to a comfortable level and you can attempt the math questions coolly.

Essential steps to be taken while preparing for mathematics

Mathematics can seem as a huge hurdle but is really not if you put your heart to it. Your sincerity and hard work will determine whether or not you’ll score well.

1.       Make a suitable timetable that ensures you give considerable amount of time on practicing a good number of problems daily.

2.       Prepare a detailed list of formulae chapter-wise. Once you note them down, go on to practically using them in problems from your NCERT first and when you find yourself in a pace where you are quite comfortable with these, solve the JEE based questions. This should be done daily for best results.

3.       You’re bound to have many doubts and questions as to how equations are formed and their implementation in ways other than what you may you have thought. Clear them. Ask your peers, teachers or seniors to help you out with any problems you face. Don’t keep them unsolved as once this pile starts stacking you’ll be left with heavy burdens and will eventually leave out that topic.

4.       Memorize your formulae daily, for the more well-verse you are with them will you be able to use them practically and more sophisticated will be your JEE-oriented approach to questions.

5.       Understand why you use a formula for a particular problem, the science behind it. You’ll be astonished to know that students who understand the whys more tend to not need to always memorize the formula but know that the formula is to be used where.

Conclusion

More than often the answer to most question lies in the basics and mathematics such a subject. Clear out your concepts and keep practicing them on and on. This will not only help in increasing your speed but also make you more well prepared for the questions that will come in the question paper.

Lastly don’t be too under or over stressed. Be as balanced as you can and you are sure to master the subject. Practice daily and keep your foundations concrete.