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Exams
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most of the precious time is wasted in figuring
out how to start Exam preparation
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exam time
is not the most stressful part of
professional journey, if the
studies are planned well in advance and studies done on a regular basis.
Why are examination
conducted
Try and understand why the
professional body is asking for external examinations to be taken. It is
because they believe that they must have primary evidence that you know your
subject at the level expected of a professional in that field.
Examinations are considered by
most of the professional bodies to be the only reliable format in assessing the
competence of the diverse group of students wishing to be awarded professional
status.
Professionals in most sectors
now practice in a global environment, and most professional qualifications are
available internationally. In order to maintain a high standard of competence,
and to guarantee at least a certain standard of professionalism, regardless of
where the professional studied or practices, the most effective format is still
the external examination.
Examiners are looking for
evidence that you are sufficiently knowledgeable and competent to be awarded
professional status. To demonstrate this, though, you will need to follow one
simple rule. That is: answer the question.
What the examiners require you
to do is to answer the question that they have asked. It has been designed to
give you the opportunity to provide the evidence that you are worthy of that
status. If your answer(s) are not focused, do not answer the question, or
complete the task, or give a surfeit of information which is irrelevant to the
question, you will fail.
With the requirements of the Examiners in mind, you should practice identifying what the question is actually asking you to do or to discuss. To do this use past papers, make up your own questions, use the mini-questions and assignments in the coursework. Analyse questions and make notes on how you would answer them, and of course, practice answering them fully.
The Big “Q”
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How to prepare for the exams
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How to deal with the exam pressure
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What will be the result
How to prepare for
the exams
Guidance
from your some senior student is important
as there is a lot of theory
involved
Have
regular discussions with friends regarding exam and studies especially on the
topics which you fail to understand or lack clarity
Selection
of correct reference books is an essential pre- requisite.
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If
possible and comfortable then study alone without interacting with anyone else.
But also ensure taking timely breaks in the interim to keep your mind alive and
maintain the concentration level
Follow
a set routine of study and don’t get
deviated and distracted with the things happening around
Having
sound knowledge of the course content is very essential
so a basic R&D / knowledge updation through research and search about the
course contents / latest updates is very essential
Figure
out your comfort level with the subjects – Focus more on what you are not
comfortable with and get acquainted /
familiar with the subject. At the same time don’t ignore subject which you are
confident about. Keep revising them as well.
Time
allocation for subject / chapter / revision is critical. Set a time line and
most importantly stick to them
Design
an exam schedule as well as prepare a list of important chapters.
Proper
and prolific utilization of time is really essential. Allocate/Assign time for
each subject / chapter / paper for revision. Remember, it is the quality and
not the quantity of study that is important.
Understand
and examine the current exam/paper pattern. Good understanding of exam/paper
pattern helps in strategizing the questions to be attempted first.
Revision
The point of revision is to consolidate the knowledge and
understanding gained during the course of study and to reshape it into material
that can be used effectively to answer the questions in the examination.
Revision is a stage that needs planning for. Planning
properly means that you need a revision plan, a timetable of activities which
will result in you being prepared for the examination itself.
When to start revision, how long to allocate, will depend on
the nature of the preparation.
However, if, as with many professional examinations, each
group requires two or three examination to be taken over a few days, then
perhaps a month of revision would be more appropriate.
How much to revise will again depend on the nature of the
preparation.
Don’t try to recall or memorize the whole course content.
Concentrate on preparing for questions about the main themes, the key topics,
the most important areas of knowledge.
To help you with this, ask advice from your tutors, look for
clues in past papers, revisit the syllabus and look for the main topics there.
Your revision plan will also be influenced by personal
factors such as family, social, and work commitments. You will need to balance
the demands of preparation and the importance of the success in the
examinations, against these competing demands. You are studying for
professional examinations, hence you will need to give these priority during
the revision period, and reap the benefits at a later stage in your career.
During the last few days before the examination itself,
finalize your revision, but leave room for other, equally essential activities.
These include confirming practical factors such as travel arrangements, access
to the examination room, timings, materials that you need to take in with you.
Also, give careful consideration to your general well-being, and try to eat and
drink healthily, find time for relaxation, take exercises, and obtain
sufficient sleep. Being in good physical condition will add to your chances of
success.
The key to success in examinations is to be prepared. It is
not sufficient to focus only on studying and revising, as for most mature
students the examination experience is not one that they are highly practiced
in. Taking examinations should be treated as a major project that needs careful
planning and execution. The largest contributor to success in examinations is
the preparation, not in the actual writing of answers to the examination
questions. Be prepared and you will be successful.
At the exam
Before you answer any individual question, you should spend
a few minutes, at least, on preparing your answer. This is to give structure to
it, and to ensure that you will cover the main points. For each question, read
it carefully and identify what the question is actually asking you to write
about (remember the advice on what the examiners are expecting).
List the key points that you intend to write about. The
questions will always be based on material that you have studied on the course,
so once you are certain that you understand what the question is asking of you,
you can use your knowledge of the course materials to add points that you need
to cover.
Don’t fall into the trap of writing about everything you can
think of related to the topic. Only give information relevant to answer the
specific question being asked. In other words, stick to the point.
Finally, don’t forget that in discussion answers you should
show a clear structure: an introduction, the main discussion and key points,
and a conclusion. If it is a calculation answer such as in accountancy
examinations, present your answer in the required format. As with discussion
questions, incomplete answers can still gain valuable marks, so don’t despair
if your calculations are not perfect.
Read the Question paper as soon as you receive the same.
After you have completed your reading of the paper and decided which question
you will answer, allocate time per question according to the marks allocated to
each question.
If, as you near the end of the examination period, you are
certain that you will not be able to answer the final/all question in full,
change to a bullet point format, making clear notes on the key points that you
would have discussed in more depth. Often this will gain you a few marks, as
most examiners understand that perfect timing is not likely under examination
conditions.
Techniques to be
prepared For the battlefield called EXAMS
What happens in the battlefield
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A commander needs to
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think through various
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aspects during planning.
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In complicated operations,
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missing elements can be disastrous.
To avoid the disaster, the military uses a framework
informally named with the acronym “Z-Kitbag"
Learning for the tool “Z-Kitbag” This tool is several
centuries old.
The sequence that the briefing follows also plays an
important role. Each part of the sequence is relevant and therefore paying
special attention to each aspect is important.
It is but one of the many lessons that one can learn from
the military.
“Z-Kitbag” explained
Z - Zamini Nishan
- Don’t get hyper and get carried
away with things
- Stay
calm and focused
- Don’t
get over confident
- Gaps
in knowledge can cause lead to taking wrong decisions
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People who don’t know their limits finish up in areas which are not their
domain
K – Khabar
- Stay
connected with the happenings of yourself and the outer world
- SWOT
: Your Strength, Weaknesses Opportunities, Threats
- What
kind of weapons you have i.e. how are you going to prepare
- What
resources you have i.e. what are the preparation stuff available
I - Irada or
aim
Determination / Goal
Clearly defined objective that needs to
be achieved within a certain time frame.
Repeat and recheck your goal from time
to time and recite it —a practice that is many times forgotten.
Motivate yourself to achieve your goal
“Its
never too late to follow your dreams, Motivate yourself and show the world who
you are..”
T – Tariqa
Strategy during the preparation stage
as well as during the exams
Details of where, when and how the
mission will be accomplished – in this case the exams
What time to devote to what
subjects and how to prepare.
“B - Bandobast
Adequate resources i.e. less
portion in option and thorough with the subject
Mentally prepared for the exam
Adequate Sleep and Food
Avoiding last minute studying
Mindset prepared well to accomplish
the mission
A - Administration or
logistics
- Plan your activities
- Proper stationery i.e. pen (s), calculator, watch, etc.
- Proper stationery i.e. pen (s), calculator, watch, etc.
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Calculation of approximate time required to reach the centre to avoid last
minute rush
- The
time that will be required to complete the paper and then review it
G - Ghari Milao
Synchronization - Go with the time
Adhere to your schedule. Deviate to
the minimum
Aligning terms “as soon as
possible” or “immediately” - these means different things to different people.
Source:-
Mint – December 02, 2010 and as modified
These skills can be learnt in about
half an hour and applied to pretty much everything for a lifetime.
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