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Exam technique: Things you need to know ...

Exam technique is about ensuring you use your time efficiently when in the exam and this will require some pre exam planning.

  • Follow the exam instructions
  • Answer the question set and manipulate the information you have revised to do this
  • Practice writing to the timing you have allocated for each question
  • Make sure you include the names of subject experts, theories, models etc.
  • Check that you understand the vocabulary used in the exam questions and make sure your writing makes sense to a reader

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