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- March 8, 2017 at 5:23 pm #376658
Dear Sir,
I have failed Paper P3 on several occasions and I think due to poor exam technique and poor time mgt. I got 44 in my last sitting even though I did not attempt the third Qs and missed some part Qs for the other 2. I basically attempted around 65% of the paper.
I am now planning to Ans Qs1 as follows:
10 mins – skim read (Qs requirements & scenario)
35 mins – calculations & analysis
1 hr – Answering (pen to paper)Any advise please.
Thanks
March 8, 2017 at 5:25 pm #376661and any tips on attempting the optional Qs…
March 8, 2017 at 7:09 pm #376790I think the 35 mins calculations and analysis is quite long. Remain flexible and make sure you devote enough time to writing – that’s what you will be marked on.
Above all, move on after 1 1/2 hours. You will almost certainly not pass if you leave out a question.
As for the other questions. Reading and thinking: max 15 minutes. Again be ruthless and move on after the rime is up for each section.
Good luck!
March 9, 2017 at 2:00 am #376904Thanks very much…I will definitely stick to the time allocation this time
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