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How does one pass this "vague" subject

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA APM Exams › How does one pass this "vague" subject

  • This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 6 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • April 15, 2019 at 7:01 pm #512958
    nick101
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    I have now failed this exam 3 times and I am no closer to finding a solution or answer as to why this one keeps stumping me.

    My first attempt with limited to no studying was my best failed mark, after which I put in the hours and did even worse. HOW?

    Please could anyone give me some guidance on passing this exam.

    Thanks

    April 16, 2019 at 5:41 pm #513122
    Ken Garrett
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    Sorry to hear about your APM difficulties.

    I think that sometimes this paper can be over-studied so that in the exam you lose the ability to respond to questions in a common-sense way, backed up by theory where necessary.

    I suggest that you do not read the text books any more unless,you really need clarification in response to a specific question or answer. Do,try lots of questions and adopt a practical approach that you would adopt at work if a manager were to ask you for a report or recommemdation. The manager primarily wants practical, often obvious, points to be made rather than a reply based on theoretical models. However, the exam is not purely on common sense and syllabus does contain a body of knowledge that you need to show off where relevant. So try:

    1 Practical approach, then
    2 Back-up with relevant theory, but do not describe the theories, show how they can be applied to support your arguments.

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