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Exam / revision techniques

Clare Christian
Hi,

I have just failed my PDS1 exams and I am feeling disillusioned with the whole programme. The course is such a huge leap from CPP study and i am having real trouble understanding the exam questions and exactly what the examiners expect from you with regards to quotes and case studies etc.

I am in desperate need of guidance on exam technique and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I have read every examiners report available but have not found them very useful.

Any links or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Clare
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  • Hi Edyta,

    I hear your pain! I agree with your observations, the exam questions seem to be the issue for many of my fellow students and is it most definately the case for myself.

    I would love to see the questions written in a more straightfoward manner, actually getting to the point and giving you some kind of indication for what CIPD are looking for. However, they are obviously worded in this way to keep CIPD certification somewhat exclusive (why else would they be making it so hard?).

    I would to see CIPD provide more advice and guidance on deciphering exam questions - preferably as a free resource to members! But I cannot help asking if it is a failing of the colleges running the course and would ask how CIPD monitors its providers and their standards/methods of tutoring.

    It is obviously achievable because people do pass but I really think there should be some more advice available on exam technique and would really appreciate CIPD looking at this. Maybe I will write my own guidance book once I have passed and make a million!!!
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  • Hi Edyta,

    I hear your pain! I agree with your observations, the exam questions seem to be the issue for many of my fellow students and is it most definately the case for myself.

    I would love to see the questions written in a more straightfoward manner, actually getting to the point and giving you some kind of indication for what CIPD are looking for. However, they are obviously worded in this way to keep CIPD certification somewhat exclusive (why else would they be making it so hard?).

    I would to see CIPD provide more advice and guidance on deciphering exam questions - preferably as a free resource to members! But I cannot help asking if it is a failing of the colleges running the course and would ask how CIPD monitors its providers and their standards/methods of tutoring.

    It is obviously achievable because people do pass but I really think there should be some more advice available on exam technique and would really appreciate CIPD looking at this. Maybe I will write my own guidance book once I have passed and make a million!!!
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