Examination advice
Before the exam
- Check the time and place for the exam.
- Do not cram at the last minute.
- Put your equipment in a clear plastic bag the night before.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Eat before the exam but not junk food.
- Avoid people who make you feel nervous.
- Stay calm and confident. Breathe deeply.
- Don't forget your equipment.
- Be early for the exam.
In the exam
- Stay calm. Relax. Stay focused.
- Have confidence in yourself.
- Answer the easy questions first.
- Do not spend too long on each question. If you have extra time at the end return to the question.
- Do not use twink, pencil or red pen.
- Cross out mistakes with a single line.
- Use diagrams to support your answer. Label clearly.
- Read questions twice. Circle key terms.
- Do not bulk up an answer. Keep to the point!
- Proof read answers. Ask yourself – Have I written a complete answer? Have I answered the question that was asked?
- Match the length of your answer to the space provided.
- Watch out for plurals in questions. For example, 'Name features of graphs' means that you are required to write at least two features.
- Label extra pages clearly and attach them to your exam booklet.
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Good luck. You can do it!
