| OUTSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL |
| 1. |
Get to the exam room a little earlier so that you will be more relaxed. |
| 2. |
Keep away from your fellow classmates. |
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No last minute
discussions! That will only send you into the PANIC ZONE! |
BEFORE STARTING YOUR PAPER |
| 1. |
Write your name and class
on every sheet of paper. |
| 2. |
Check that there are no
missing pages in your copy of the exam paper. |
| 3. |
Allocate your time
properly. |
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Stick to your schedule
so that you'll have time to answer all the questions. |
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Spend more time on questions
that are worth more marks. |
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Watch your time like a hawk! |
| 4. |
Clarify with the
examiner if in doubt of anything. |
THE EXAM ! |
| 1. |
Read and follow
instructions and questions very carefully. |
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E.g. if instructions want you to mark " " for the correct
answer, do not " ". |
| 2. |
Answer the easier
questions first. |
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They give you the boost in confidence needed to
tackle the rest of the questions. |
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Come back to the difficult questions later. |
| 3. |
NEVER leave questions
unanswered. |
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If you are out of time, give your answers in "point" form. |
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Examiners award marks for facts
and not long sentences. |
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For MCQs, make a guess
if you don't know the answer. |
| 4. |
Get to the point
when answering short-answer or essay questions. |
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There is no time for flowery language. |
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Remember KISS
- Keep It Short and Simple! |
| 5. |
DO NOT panic if
your mind decides not to function! |
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Relax and you'll recall what you'd studied. |
| 6. |
Leave the last 15 minutes
to check through. |
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Look out for omitted
questions/facts and errors in spelling, tenses, units,
etc.. |
