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PEAK PERFORMANCE ON EXAM DAY |
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You have spent months preparing for this day. Stay calm, follow our tips and breeze through your exam! |
Outside The Examination Hall |
- Get to the exam room a little earlier so that you will be more relaxed.
- 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 |
- Write your name and class on every sheet of paper.
- Check that there are no missing pages in your copy of the exam paper.
- Allocate your time properly.
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Stick to your schedule so that you'll have time to answer all the questions. |
Spend more time on questions that are worth more marks. |
Watch your time like a hawk! |
- Clarify with the examiner if in doubt of anything.
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The Exam! |
- Read and follow instructions and questions very carefully E.g. if instructions want you to mark "Cross" for the correct answer, do not "Tick".
- Answer the easier questions first.
- They give you the boost in confidence needed to tackle the rest of the questions.
- Come back to the difficult questions later.
- NEVER leave questions unanswered .
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If you are out of time, give your answers in "point" form. |
Examiners award marks for facts and not long sentences |
For MCQs, make a guess if you don't know the answer. |
- Get to the point when answering short-answer or essay questions.
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There is no time for flowery language. |
Remember KISS - Keep It Short and Simple! |
- DO NOT panic if your mind decides not to function!
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Relax and you'll recall what you'd studied. |
- Leave the last 15 minutes to check through.
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Look out for omitted questions/fact |
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