Before the exam

• Check the time and place for the exam.
• Do not cram at the last minute.
• Put your equipment in a clear plastic bag the night before.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Eat before the exam but not junk food.
• Avoid people who make you feel nervous.
• Stay calm and confident. Breathe deeply.
• Don’t forget your equipment.
• Be early for the exam.

In the exam

• Stay calm. Relax. Stay focused.
• Have confidence in yourself.
• Answer the easy questions first.
• Do not spend too long on each question. If you have extra time at the end return to the question.
• Do not use twink, pencil or red pen.
• Cross out mistakes with a single line.
• Use diagrams to support your answer. Label clearly.
• Read questions twice. Circle key terms.
• Do not bulk up an answer. Keep to the point!
• Proof read answers. Ask yourself – Have I written a complete answer? Have I answered the question that was asked?
• Match the length of your answer to the space provided.
• Watch out for plurals in questions. For example, ‘Name features of graphs’ means that you are required to write at least two features.
• Label extra pages clearly and attach them to your exam booklet.