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Giving too many points

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AA Exams › Giving too many points

  • This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • December 2, 2014 at 9:00 pm #216486
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    If the examiner asks for a specific number of points, or if it’s obvious how many points are required, but you’re not sure about one or two of your points, can you give more points than necessary to be sure of getting all the marks?

    For example, the examiner asks for 6 tests of controls and I only know 4 but can think of 4 other possibilities, should I write the 4 I’m sure of, then all the others in case only two of them are correct?

    Obviously this takes time away from other questions but let’s say I have a few extra minutes. Would writing extra damage my chances of gaining marks?

    December 2, 2014 at 9:17 pm #216501
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    They say that if you are asked for 6 points and answer with 8 that they will read all 8 and give you credit for 6 if they are right.

    As you say, don’t steal too much time from other questions.

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