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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 Helena,

    I paid for the feedback after my second lot of fails. I would say it is worth it if you are confident that you have tried your best and really don't know where you went wrong.

    The feedback is useful if you can remember what you wrote in the exam! But it doesn't give any great insight or inspiration on how to write the perfect answer and pass next time. From others I have spoken to I think the report can be extremely varied, some people receive a few lines about each answer, others get pages and pages (like me!).

    I would probably recommend you pay for feedback on one exam rather than splash out a small fortune first time because chances are it is exam technique you are lacking, not knowledge.



    Good luck for November
    Clare
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  • Hi Helena,

    I paid for the feedback after my second lot of fails. I would say it is worth it if you are confident that you have tried your best and really don't know where you went wrong.

    The feedback is useful if you can remember what you wrote in the exam! But it doesn't give any great insight or inspiration on how to write the perfect answer and pass next time. From others I have spoken to I think the report can be extremely varied, some people receive a few lines about each answer, others get pages and pages (like me!).

    I would probably recommend you pay for feedback on one exam rather than splash out a small fortune first time because chances are it is exam technique you are lacking, not knowledge.



    Good luck for November
    Clare
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