1. Exam Guidance

2. EXAM TECHNIQUE Understanding Instructions
On the front cover of the exam paper are instructions
Read them
Understand them
Know what questions to do
Where to put your answers

3. EXAM TECHNIQUE Reading Time Read the paper through Plan your approach
Identify questions you can do immediately
Put the questions in the order you wish to do them
Don’t work out answers
Your confidence will build with more difficult questions

4. EXAM TECHNIQUE The Exam itself Start on straight forward questions
Don’t dwell on those you can’t do
Move on
On multiple choice questions
Eliminate those answers you think are incorrect
Beware of careless mistakes
Plan your answers
Draw big, clear and accurate diagrams

5. ‘ You make your own luck’
EXAM TECHNIQUE
The magic words in exams are:
Not fast
Not slow
But consistently and persistently
‘ You make your own luck’

6. SITTING EXAMS Follow these guidelines – they will work for you
Put a copy of your Exam Timetable in a place where your family can double check times and dates – fridge door is a good place
Take a bottle of water to the exam
Arrive in plenty time before the exam, but don’t be too early
Don’t listen to music beforehand – the songs will play on your mind
Have the necessary equipment
Be relaxed and focused – your preparation has you ready for your exam

7. Use reading time effectively
Underline / highlight key words and phrases
Make sure that you have filled in all the details
During the answer, consider how well it answers the question
Stay alert – don’t daydream
Don’t panic if short on time – note the main points
If you finish early, check your work thoroughly
Never leave early
Cross out any answer if it is not required
Write neatly and legibly