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how much lengthy answer in f4

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  • This topic has 6 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 13 years ago by MikeLittle.
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  • March 12, 2013 at 7:14 pm #119734
    jamalabbas
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    i just want to know how much i need to write in answering f4 questions so i can gain most of the marks.
    is all points of law should be supported by some case or examples. i saw answers of past paper questions by examiner on acca website these answer are very large

    March 12, 2013 at 7:38 pm #119735
    MikeLittle
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    and, because they are so long ( large? ) they are in no way representative of what you can be expected to achieve.

    So….forget about trying to get anywhere close to that length.

    Instead, ask yourself “How much can I write in 13 minutes?” ( remember, you’ve spent 5 minutes planning what you’re going to write! )

    Ok, 13 minutes. 10 marks. 10 points, 13 minutes? 10 points? So how much are you going to write to score one point? How much can you write in 1.3 minutes? One minute 18 seconds? Try it.

    I suggest no more that 2.5 lines per point. Maximum of two ( short ) sentences

    Now ask me again …. how much should I write to score maximum marks in F4?

    March 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm #119769
    jamalabbas
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    ok now i understand thank u sir
    and now i am asking again …………..how much should I write to score maximum marks in F4?

    March 13, 2013 at 5:15 pm #119771
    MikeLittle
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    As much as you can in short sharp sentences …. making 10 different, relevant, markable points ….. in no more than 13 minutes ……having spent 5 minutes planning what you’re going to write.

    How can I possibly answer your question? If you’re a slow writer – say one word per minute – then you need to be writing 13 words.

    If however you write a lot faster, say 60 words a minute, then you need to be writing 780 words.

    Hope that’s helpful!

    March 13, 2013 at 7:00 pm #119782
    jamalabbas
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    yes very helpful

    March 14, 2013 at 1:26 pm #119808
    MikeLittle
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    ok

    March 14, 2013 at 1:27 pm #119809
    MikeLittle
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    ok

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