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Unable to read and write the answers in the allocated time

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  • December 6, 2016 at 4:56 pm #354563
    sudheermambra
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    Dear Sir,

    I have been finding it difficult to read and then write the answers within the allocated time. I have failed P3 a couple of times just because of this issue. Though I had studied and covered entire syllabus area, I could not complete the question paper.

    For example, if I start (a) part worth 14 marks of the first compulsory question, I would spend at least 25-30 minutes to highlight the points. Then, by the time I finish writing that part , it would be close to one hour. Then I need to rush to the balance parts and the balance questions. I have practiced and reduced this time now. But still I am afraid that in the exam pressure I might repeat this mistake.

    I would like your advise on the best method to complete the question paper. Please help me with the following :

    1. How much time I should spend initially reading all the question requirement of all question or is that required?

    2. Once I choose to write the first question, what it the best method to adopt to make sure that I write answers for all parts? (like , the scenario would be big. and when I start looking for answers I have to read full scenario. So, should look for the points only for the part I am writing or should it be for all the requirements of all parts of the questions? Need I to return again for the next part and so on? Please explain how one can possible do it practically in the exam hall.

    Please help me..

    Thanking you

    December 7, 2016 at 7:07 am #354876
    Ken Garrett
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    For Q1 read the first and second requirement. Spend at least 10 minutes studying the question. Annotate question as you read with annotations relevant to the requirements.

    Write answer to first requirement then move onto second. Your annotations will help you find relevant information.

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