Examination

Take time to carefully read the instructions on the front of the exam paper.
Attempt only the questions that you are required to complete. This may seem obvious but some students mistakenly attempt all questions when they are not required to do so. This is a waste of time as you will only be awarded marks for the questions you are supposed to answer.
Read the question carefully. If you are asked to give two viewpoints, make sure that you give two in your answer.
Make sure that your response answers the question asked.
Try to keep your answer focused on the question asked. It can be very tempting to write down everything you know about a subject when answering a question but you must be careful not to stray into irrelevant topics. Try to concentrate on what is relevant to the question.
Don’t rewrite the question on your answer booklet. This is a waste of time and a waste of space in your answer booklet.
Manage your time carefully. Make sure you have enough time to answer all the questions that you are supposed to.
Practice using past papers. This will familiarise you with the exam format and working with different type of source material.
Please use a pen to complete your examination rather than a pencil.
Make use of the stimulus material provided. This material will help you with your answers to particular questions.