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Marking

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AAA Exams › Marking

  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years ago by Kim Smith.
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  • December 3, 2022 at 9:44 pm #673256
    Lois.H
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    Hi,

    Say for example if there were 5 marks allocated to a question such as for procedures and you gave more than 5 to play it safe, will the examiners carry on marking and award you for your 5 best points so if one were incorrect you won’t get penalised?

    Also does giving more points than required reduce your professional marks?

    December 3, 2022 at 10:31 pm #673259
    Kim Smith
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    It would compromise professional marks if you were asked for “significant” or “principal” things but responded with trivial points because you’ve hedged your bets on quantity over quality.

    You will also penalise yourself by spreading your answer too thinly.

    Success in AAA calls for thinking more and writing less – see the “Read the mind of a marker” article.

    December 4, 2022 at 12:41 pm #673308
    Lois.H
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    Thank you! 🙂

    December 4, 2022 at 1:30 pm #673330
    Kim Smith
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    You’re welcome!

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