(13-07-2009, 09:28 PM)mlupton Wrote: I spent a long time trying to decide which format to use and eventually went for a slightly modified version of the NR standard one. Whilst it does take slightly longer to draw out, I found it quicker to fill in (and avoided the queue for the photocopier). I passed the exam (with a distinction) so my advice is to try the different options and choose the one that suits you.
Here is an example of the format which another former student who also got a distinction used; I am sure they won't mind me sharing. It is an example of the "column format" on which several different routes can be included.
Note however it isn't the format itself that is critically important; it is your practice and familiarity in using it. This example sheet is filled out for the 2003 exam, but look at it carefully and there are other clear hints that this student was preparing well for the speed test within the exam- it was being completed against the clock and a decision had been taken to allocate 40mins to the routes and reduce the time available for the part B question to 20mins. This was an appropriate decision some years ago since production of an aspect sequence chart could be expected and with practice this could be completed pretty quickly. Such questions are no longer the regular fixture that once were, so this would now be a more risky strategy, but the concept of carefully planning how you are going too divide your time and then experience of putting that into practice certainly still holds true.
PJW