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EXAMS are around the corner. As a candidate, you need to be fully prepared for these examinations. Here are some tips that might assist you as you are preparing for the final examination.
Try to arrive at school or the exam venue early
Know when your examinations are going to be written. Plan and read based on your exam timetable. Some exams are written in the morning and others in the afternoon. Examinations in the morning start at 9am and those written in the afternoon at 2pm. Know this and arrive early for your examination. It’s better to arrive 30 minutes early and do the final touches closer to the examination room.
Go to the toilet before the exam starts
The disruption and distraction of going to the toilet during an exam can impact you. Getting up during an exam can make you lose your train of thought or “groove”. It can also waste valuable time. Getting toilet visits out of the way before you begin can help keep you on track.
Stay away from distracting and negative friends
Keep away from friends who are not focused and anti-school. Rather have supportive friends, who are willing to revise and do better in their examination. Friends who are thirsty for success and aim to achieve higher in life.
Read and understand the demands of the question
When you receive an exam paper, you should plan your work. Write a short rough draft. Understand keywords. Don’t answer questions with big words that you don’t understand. Start with questions that you understand. Make sure you budget your time correctly.
Don’t worry about how long others are taking
Everyone answers at their own pace. Just because Muso has finished before you doesn’t mean he will get a better result. Stressing over what others are doing will distract you from answering your paper. You should keep an eye on the clock to ensure you have enough time to answer all the questions and not worry about how long those around you are taking.
Remain positive
Staying calm will help you remain focused. Focus on the exam and do your best. Don’t think about the home challenges or any problems that you are facing in life. The exam is only two to three hours and you are done. Do your best to pass the exam.
Follow the instructions
Before answering the exam, first read the instructions. Understand the instructions first before you attempt any questions. This is very important. Answer the questions wanted in any given section. Some questions need to be answered on the question paper and others on a separate paper or on a graph paper. Know all this.
Handwriting
Make sure your work is presentable and easy to read. Don’t cancel and rub every time, but try to make your work presentable. Remember, you are communicating with the marker, so make sure the marker will be able to read your work.
Have a designed study timetable that you follow as you are preparing for your final examination.
Dr Manners Msongelwa is an author, teacher and youth coach. He is contactable on +263 771 019 392
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