Exam Writing Skills

Question 1

Name the 10 tips on how to master the exam writing skill.

Answer 1

1. Read the questions and instructions carefully.
2. Past exam papers to better your exam writing skills.
3. Time management.
4. Befriend the rough draft.
5. Don’t skip your lectures.
6. Write leisurely.
7. Re-read it all.
8. Fuel up properly.
9. Try not to panic. You’re not alone in the exam gutter!
10. Just do your best!

Question 2

Give information about:

Read the questions and instructions carefully. (2)

Answer 2

• Don’t lose points because of not reading the exam instructions properly.
• Make sure you understand exactly what the exam is asking you to do.

Question 3

Give information about:

Past exam papers to better your exam writing skills. (2)

Answer 3

• It will give you a very good idea of the exam structure.

- Talk to friends of yours who’ve written similar exams before.

Question 4

Give information about:
Time management (exam preparation) (3)

Answer 4

• Divide your time cleverly.
• Study the subjects that will demand most of your attention when your productivity flows best.
• Create a study timetable.

Question 5

Give information about:
Time management (during the exam) (3)

Answer 5

• Look at the whole paper before starting.
• Start with parts you feel most confident about.
• Keep an eye on the clock.

Question 6

Give information about:

Befriend the rough drafting. (2)

Answer 6

• Don’t need to fully write out the entire sentence.

- Helps you structure your writing.

Question 7

Give information about:

Don’t skip your lectures (1)

Answer 7

-The main content of an exam corresponds to what has been discussed during the lectures.

Question 8

Give information about:
Write leisurely (1)

Answer 8

-You’ll lose marks if your teacher can’t make out your handwriting.

Question 9

Give information about:

Re-read it all. (1)

Answer 9

-Important to spot mistakes And correct them in time.

Question 10

Give information about:

Fuel up properly.

Answer 10

• Don’t study/write exams on an empty stomach.
• Your brain needs food to work.
• Eat slow-releasing carbohydrates so your concentration last lingers

Question 11

What are foods you should eat while studying and writing exams?

Answer 11

Whole grain bread, oats, and other satiable carbs.

Combine with some healthy fats; nuts, seeds, organic peanut butter etc.

Question 12

Give information about:

Try not to panic. You’re not alone in the exam gutter! (2)

Answer 12

• Don’t get nervous because everyone seems confident.

- Everyone experiences anxious thoughts.

Question 13

Give information about:

Just do your best.

Answer 13

-If you studied and prepared to the best of your capabilities and give it you’re all during the exam, what more can you do?