Expert Tips and Tricks to Score Full Marks in the CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Paper
Know the exam paper pattern and weightage of chapters along with some helpful exam writing tips to do well in the paper
By 20th Feb, 2018 | 06:46 pm
ShareThe CBSE board exam date sheet for Class 12 is out. You must be looking for ways to fetch good marks in the paper. We know that everyone wants to score full marks in Business Studies. But how? To know how and the ways to score full marks in Business Studies exam, you should first know the exam paper pattern, weightage of chapters, chapter-wise important topics and have some handy study tips.
CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Exam Paper Pattern
The Business Studies paper has 25 questions which are categorised as Very Short Answer of 1 mark, Short Answer-I of 3 marks, Short Answer-II of 4 marks, Long Answer of 5 marks and Essay type of 6 marks. Questions are of the Remembering, Understanding, Application, HOTS and Evaluation types. The weightage assigned to the Remembering-type questions is only 17% and that assigned to the Understanding-type questions is 23%. Application-type, HOTS-type and Evaluation-type questions account for 60%, that is, 48 marks out of 80 marks. This clearly shows that CBSE is now focusing on enhancing students’ analysing, thinking, evaluating, justifying and judging skills.
CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper Pattern
Typology |
VSA 1 mark |
SA I (3 marks) |
SA II (4 marks) |
LA (5 marks) |
Essay Type (6 marks) |
Marks |
% |
Remembering |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
- |
14 |
17% |
Understanding |
2 |
2 |
1 |
- |
1 |
18 |
23% |
Application |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
20 |
25% |
HOTS |
2 |
1 |
2 |
- |
1 |
19 |
24% |
Evaluation |
- |
- |
1 (VBQ) |
1 |
- |
09 |
11% |
Total |
8 *1 = 8 |
5 *3 = 15 |
6 *4 = 24 |
3 *5 = 15 |
3 * 6 = 18 |
80 + 20 (Project) |
100% |
CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Weightage of Chapters
The course structure of Business Studies has been classified into 2 sections. Section A (Principles and Functions of Management) is of 50 marks and includes 8 chapters as shown below.
Section A: 50 Marks |
Marks |
(Principles and Functions of Management) |
|
Ch. 1 Nature and Significance of Management |
16 |
Ch. 2 Principles of Management |
|
Ch. 3 Business Environment |
|
Ch. 4 Planning |
14 |
Ch. 5 Organising |
|
Ch. 6 Staffing |
20 |
Ch. 7 Directing |
|
Ch. 8 Controlling |
Section B (Business Finance and Marketing), on the other hand, is of 30 marks and includes 4 chapters as shown below.
Section B: 30 Marks |
Marks |
(Business Finance and Marketing) |
|
Ch. 9 Financial Management |
15 |
Ch. 10 Financial Markets |
|
Ch. 11 Marketing Management |
15 |
Ch. 12 Consumer Protection |
Exam Tips for Attempting the Paper
To score well in this exam, you should know the ways to write the paper. Below are some best exam tips on how to attempt the paper.
1) The 15-minutes reading time: In the exam, students get 15 minutes of reading time. So, thoroughly read the question paper in this allotted time. Analyse the question paper carefully, especially HOTS, Value-based, Case Study-based questions to plan and frame your answers in the best way.
2) Answering questions as per the assigned marks: In the exam, you will get 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 marker questions. While writing answers, always stick to the prescribed word limit. For 1 markers, write your answer in one word or one sentence. Remember 1 mark = one point or two points of half mark. Write to the point and do not elaborate much. For 3 markers, write 3 points with the proper explanation. For 4 markers, write 4 points with proper explanation. Similarly, 5 markers should have 5 points and 6 markers should have 6 points with the proper explanation.
Always remember that writing extra content in the paper will not get you extra marks but will only waste your time.
3) Giving examples: Cite examples whenever possible as marks are allotted for examples. You can give examples in the questions of principles of management, elements of business environment, types of plans, formal and informal organisation, training methods and elements of marketing mix.
4) Presentation: A good presentation combined with required content can definitely help you to score full marks in the paper. You should
- Try to write answers in points rather than writing long paragraphs.
- Underline important parts, keywords in the explanation and headings of answers or use highlighter or a colour pen for this. You need to do it simultaneously and not leave it for the end.
- Write the question number clearly and strictly tallying with the question paper and leave few lines before attempting the next question.
- Proper spacing should be given between the answers and points. You should leave one line after every point in an answer.
- If possible, give the diagrammatic representation of an answer. For example, you can draw a diagram of Scalar Chain, Communication Networks, Controlling Process, Functional Structure and Divisional Structure.
5) Word limits: The marking scheme of CBSE requires brief and to the point answers, so you should adhere to the word limit and avoid writing long answers. You don't get more marks by writing long answers, but you waste your time. Divide your time between very short and long answers so that you don't run out of time while attempting the last questions.
6) Attempt all questions: You should write and explain whatever you know rather than leaving out the question completely. This is because you will get some marks for writing something, but if you don’t attempt the question, then there is no scope of getting marks.
Don’t forget to watch the following video which comprises tips on time management, attempting questions as per the marks and presentation for the Business Studies Board Paper.
All the very best for your exams from the TopperLearning family!
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