We interviewed three academics, and pressed them for the one factor that underpins exam success (outside the obvious point of knowing your stuff!).
They all touched upon the same theme: making the most of the time you have.
In this video, you will find out:
- How regular consolidation of what you learnt in class can help you in an exam
- Why mock papers can prevent you from running out of time in an exam
- The importance of answering all the questions in an exam paper
Three things to remember
Click through the carousels to reveal the key three takeaways from the video.
1. Revise notes from class, well-ahead of the exam
Consolidate material as you go along by regularly reviewing your notes. Information will stay fresh and you’ll find it easier to retain material for the exam.
2. Complete mock papers in timed conditions
Make sure that you know how much time you’ve got to answer each question in your exam so that you don’t encounter any big problems on the day. Practising some mock exams under timed conditions will help to boost your confidence.
3. Answer all the questions
You’ll lose unnecessary marks for leaving questions blank. Ensure you’ve revised all content beforehand and do your best at answering each of the questions in the paper on the day, to give yourself the best shot at getting as many marks as possible.
Over to you
What will you take from this article when revising for an upcoming exam?
For my upcoming exam on unit 2, I'm going to practice answering the 12 mark question from the 2021 paper, under timed conditions, allocating myself 30 minutes.
- I will focus on planning my answer first, so I can capture as many marks as possible within the first 15-20 minutes
- This gives me some time to read through my answer before my deadline
- This in turn will let me experience some of the stresses in completing questions on time and sets a benchmark for me to improve on
