[POLL] Paper P5 Exam results and Genius Hunt

Having just seen the global pass rates I am not surprised I failed with 36%.

The story so far: BPP question day for June 11 57%, actual result 46%, for Dec 11 64%, actual result 36%. Is it the tutor, me, both, the examiner or the marker that created a 28% shift? If it’s me, how did I manage to pass 3 P papers in one sitting? I’ve got 4/5 P papers so I don’t believe I am thick but I do believe I don’t get this examiner and what he is testing or trying to prove.

My tutor was shocked when I let her know. I wasn’t, as I struggled to get to grips with what had been set and the risk question was very tough. That said, I have looked at the model answer and it’s just as confusing. Not only is it far too big with too many tangents – that may allow for scope but it’s down to the markers judgement anyway – but it’s as crazy as the question. I want clarity, much as I do in the real world.

P5 is officially the toughest option – should I sit it for the 3rd time or try something else which I will ultimately not use in my job?

A very well done from me to those of you who passed. Commiserations to those who did not but now it’s decision time…

My advice to those who didnt pass is please follow the examiners reports, and all his guides so you can have a share of his thoughts. again, have a strength of mind to approach the paper with an open mind. please ensure you provide a logical thought process in your delivery, take the marker on a journey of sound advanced-performance-management train of thought. you dont need to know the concepts in depth but show/convince him/her you know what you are talking about and is well fitted to the scenario/question asked.

never give up, better the devil you know than the angel you dont know. good luck to all.

trust1976,

i used BPP and IFP texts. only for reference, not to rote learn.

examiners have raised the bar. either we keep up or waste our time hoping they will come down to our level to please us!

@trust1976 said:
Guys i need advice on wat text to use for P5, I used Kaplan for Dec and i thot i had grasped everything but when i got in the exam i felt Kaplan ddnt give enough explanations on most things hence i knew i failed and fail i dd.

Please advise, this is the only paper i am left with and want to clear it in June.

Hello,
I used Kaplan for two P5 sittings and I failed both. All the previous papers I passed with ATC textbooks with no problems (except one resitting for P1). So for June’12 I definitely will not use Kaplan…

I used Kaplan the last sitting and when i got in the exam i really felt that it ddnt explain too much, so trying BPP this time. I have never used ATC before.