Cracking Exams: Overcoming Knowledge Gaps for Intro QM

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The discussion centers on a student facing challenges in preparing for an upcoming Introductory Quantum Mechanics exam due to illness, which has left them with significant knowledge gaps in the latter half of the syllabus. They have performed well in the first two units but are now seeking advice on how to effectively prepare for the remaining units under time constraints. The student plans to focus on previous exam questions to maximize their chances of passing while intending to study the material more thoroughly during summer vacation. They request guidance from forum members on which topics are essential based on past papers and recommendations for effective study resources. The student expresses gratitude for any assistance and mentions the possibility of sharing the syllabus for better context.
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Summary:: I understand the consensus on PF about studying for knowledge and not merely for "cracking Semester Exams" but I urge you all to go through below thread before attaching to that feeling in my case.

Hi.

So I have my Exams on Intro QM approaching very soon, which will be a combination of Internal Test followed by a Final Examination.

Our syllabus is bifurcated in 4 units and I have covered the first 2 exceptionally well with my understanding solid in the same. However for the latter two I have been extremely unfortunate in not covering solidly for I was hit with illness & not in a position to study anything for an extended period of time when the Professor decided to wrap up the remaining 2 units.

Hit with knowledge gaps & a worry of not clearing the forthcoming examinations I'm in a major rut. I decided to do 2 things, for the moment due to shortage of time, decide to focus on topics solely asked in Exam through Previous Year Papers and cover the topic, as I should, for knowledge, in the Summer Vacations that would follow after the Exams.

But here is where PF and its Elders come in. I would sincerely request you all to have a look at the Previous Year Paper based on Syllabus for Remaining 2 Units and advise which topics the questions belong to & suggest any resource material/textbook that would help me cover the concept as well as the type of questions effectively. (I am a quick learner but even I have my limitations owing to shortage of time and gradual recovery of body and mind. Thus I need PF guidance more than ever.) This would help me clear the exams with atleast decent grading and once the Examination Schedule ends I will get back to focusing on topics that I selfishly & craftily left for the sake of grades.

I will be extremely grateful 🙏🏻 Please let me know if the Syllabus for Remaining Units is also needed for the esteemed members to gauge on how to instruct me.

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It might be helpful if you attach the actual PDF rather than a screenshot of the PDF (or whatever document you've opened). Even opening the image in a new tab I can barely read it.
 
Thanks for letting me know sir. I should have attached the PDF attached already..! Please find the same below
 

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