Simple examination tips (Bounty for quality comments)

Exam can be scary especially when you are not ready mentally for it.

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This is going to be a short article to highlight simple things to do.

Before Exam

• Know all the dates of your examinations
• Schedule when to start revision

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• Highlight and know what to revise
• Set realistic targets
• Get enough sleep the night before your exam

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• Let your parents keep your mobile phone and tablets to avoid distractions.
• Prepare sufficient stationery in good condition
• Wear a watch to manage your time during exam
• Make sure you have a good breakfast
• Visit the toilet before the start of exam

During Exam

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• Always stay calm to keep a clear mind
• Check for missing pages
• Write your name and class clearly
• Know when to start and stop writing
• Read all instruction carefully
• Read all questions carefully before answering
• Circle key words to ensure no careless mistakes
• Do not waste time on difficult question.
  Circle that question, move on and come back to it later.
• If you need to guess in a multiple-choice question, do so intelligently by eliminating impossible answers first
• Put aside at least 5 to 10 minutes for checking answers
• Look out for carelessness in tenses, spelling, punctuation, missing words, missing numbers or missing answers.

Disclaimer: This is my personal reflection and I am not in any position to instruct anyone what they should do. I am not responsible for any action taken as a result of this post. My post can only be a reference for your further research and growth. By reading this post, you acknowledge and accept that. All images and pictures were taken from google images that are free from copyright under labelled for reuse.