25-02-2009, 09:30 AM
I took four modules in one day. By lunchtime it was difficult to hold the pen for the 1 1/2 hrs per exam. At the end of the day I was utterly fatigued, headachy and glad just not to be doing anything more that day.
With regard to technique:
1) use the reading time to understand what the question is asking and whether you can answer it sufficiently well to gain marks!
2) limit the time you answer a question. If there are three answers needed in 1 1/2 hr, take no more than 30 mins/question.
3) answer where you'll receive the highest marks first.
4) practice, practice and practice.
5) practice some more.
6) get peer feedback, use study groups, practice!
The exam is hard. If it wasn't it wouldn't be worth doing. The kudos and industry acceptance of the exam makes the gain far greater than the pain.
J
With regard to technique:
1) use the reading time to understand what the question is asking and whether you can answer it sufficiently well to gain marks!
2) limit the time you answer a question. If there are three answers needed in 1 1/2 hr, take no more than 30 mins/question.
3) answer where you'll receive the highest marks first.
4) practice, practice and practice.
5) practice some more.
6) get peer feedback, use study groups, practice!
The exam is hard. If it wasn't it wouldn't be worth doing. The kudos and industry acceptance of the exam makes the gain far greater than the pain.
J
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