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Does handwriting speed really matter in p3 exam? My handwriting speed averages 22-24 wpm. If i try to write quicker my handwriting just get too messy for the examiner to understand. So my question is: Will I be in too much time pressure in the exam or shall I trade off legibility (somewhat) for an improved speed in exams or i shall be ok with my current handwriting speed. Please help me sir, because the p3 exam seems daunting as far as the quantity of writing is concerned and I believe that it is a very time pressured paper, all the more for slow writers.What is a reasonable handwriting speed in a P3 exam. Many students fail p3 not because it is a difficult paper but rather we have very poor handwriting speed (typical of the ‘keying rather than writing’ tasks of the modern business world) and that we hardly complete around 65% of the paper. So what is your suggestion on this topic sir?
I have no idea whatsoever about handwriting speed. Obviously if what you write cannot be read you are wasting your time.
I usually suggest that for a 20 mark question (26 minutes) you should aim for a minimum of two sides of A4 where your handwriting is of average size.
The marker has to have enough to have a chance of giving you enough marks for a pass, but writing a lot more might mean that the quality of what you say is poor.
Thank you sir for your quick response. I would definitely try to apply your highly valued suggestions. But I want one clarification- by ‘A4 paper’ do you mean the ACCA exam booklet pages?
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