Some exam tips

Some tips during your exam

1. Browse through the whole paper first before writing

Don't be too eager to "jump-in" and start writing.

2. Don't spend too much time on a particular question

This is especially true for MCQs where each difficult question is worth the same as each easy one. If you have difficulty recalling, move on to the easier questions first and come back again later. A good gauge of how much time to spend on a question is to check the proportion of its worth.

3. For essays/compositions, first 10 minutes are important

Choose the best essay question that you are confident in doing. You don't want to change your mind and do another question halfway into the exam. You'll also need the time for planning an essay outline.

4. Always keep track of time

Monitor your own progress and also, make sure you leave time at the end to check your work.