2. Not easier, just different
• less memorisation
• more emphasis on applying,
analysing or criticising
• you need to manage your time
well
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3. You won't have time to read and
digest large amounts of information
in the exam. Your exam preparation
should aim for good understanding
of the subject and competence in
any techniques you will need to
apply.
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4. Similarly, you should be
thoroughly familiar with the
text/s you will use, what
information is most pertinent
and where to find it.
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5. Before the exam:
Aim for good understanding of key concepts.
Ensure you can apply theories or formulae to real life
problems
Identify the most relevant sections of the text - you
may be allowed to bookmark or underline, but
extensive notes in a text are unlikely to be permitted.
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6. Identify:
Good quotes at key parts of a plot (literature)
Key formulae (mathematics, physics,
chemistry)
Key events and related evidence (e.g. history)
Key authors or researchers
Key theories and explanations
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