Exam paper

Before you stcirt to answer a test question, stop and think. Write down the assumptions that cire pertinent to the question/problem on your scratch paper. Make a few notes and maybe even sketch out the reaction/answer before you start answering the question on the exam paper. Then work steadily and Ccirefully on the answer. Make sure that everything you write down is clear and reasonable. 

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Begin by reading the instructions at the top of the exam paper carefully, so that you do not make any errors based on lack of understanding. Make sure that you know ... 

Next, read through the set of questions. If there is a choice, decide on those questions to be answered and decide on the order in which you will tackle them. Prepare a timetable which takes into account the amount of time required to complete each question and which reflects the allocation of marks - there is little point in spending one-quarter of the exam period on a question worth only 5% of the total marks Use the exam paper to mark the sequence in which the questions will be answered and write the finishing times alongside refer to this timetable during the exam to keep yourself on course. 

Read through the exam paper very carefully. 

Avoid being distracted by the behaviour of other students. Someone who is requesting more paper has not necessarily written a better answer they may simply have larger handwriting. People who start to scribble madly as soon as they turn over the question sheet are not in possession of some extra ability - they simply have not planned their exam paper properly. 

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Before you enter the exam room, you should know what to expect in the exam paper you are facing. Exam papers have different types of questions, including multiple choice, structured questions and practical questions. It is important to know how long the exam lasts and how many questions you need to answer. You can find this information in the syllabus. 

You will find it helpful to look at or practise past exam papers. 

Exam papers aren t long enough to test your knowledge and understanding of all the Learning outcomes. Ensure that you have revised well and have spent sufficient time on your less-favourite topics. In both of the structured-question papers, Learning outcomes from more than one syllabus section can be assessed. 

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