Ordinary level syllabus takes about 2 years or less to complete but many schools struggle to cover it in stipulated time. They end up "spotting" and concentrating on critical topics that will at least make the pupils successful in an exam.
You are in that situation and still struggles to finish studying textbook principles from cover to cover. At times you are afraid that what you left out in the textbook will be tested and fail you the exam.
Don't worry there are few things that will guarantee your success in any exam.
1. Study the structure of the Exam.
Don't ever allow yourself to take an Exam without knowledge of its structure. It will confuse you, kill your time and expose you to many mistakes.
Study the trend of the Exam for the past 3 or 4 years, you will discover the nature of the question, arrangement of the topics and weight of each question type.
2. Estimate maximum time for each question.
Calculate the total time in minutes for the whole exam and divide by the total marks awarded. You will determine stipulated time for each Mark of the Exam. This helps you to finish the exam in time and allow for revision
3. Study Exam Reports, identify errors made by other candidates.
Common mistakes from all candidates are highlighted in the exam report. It's a useful document for both teachers and students. It helps candidates to avoid those mistakes in an exam and guarantees higher marks. Make sure you download or photocopy the exam reports and read them well before the exam
4. Study the marking scheme, how the marks are awarded
The marking scheme shows how marks were allocated to all the questions in the Exam. It helps you know how far you must go to score higher marks. It's also a source for authentic answers for the past exam papers
5. Practice the questions along correct answers
Practice exam questions with correct answers provided in the marking scheme and greenbooks/reds pots . Don't over depend on your teachers answers, they are also prone to mistakes that costs you in the exam
6. Attempt the full paper in stipulated time or less
Practice makes perfect. You can identify your weaknesses or strength without putting yourself to test. Make sure you take past papers and practice the whole paper within stipulated time. This exposes you to an exam condition and well prepares you for the Final exam
7. Join study groups and learn new exam skills from others
You can't know everything no matter how intelligent you are. Group world and discussions will open your mind. Helping others also teaches you better methods as you try to make someone understand
8. Identify where major part of the exam lies
Every exam has its core area where a lot of marks are awarded. Identifying these areas will make you successful in an exam. Acquaint yourself with the area and prepare for it.
9. Revise many past papers
This is an obvious step. We can well prepare the future by looking into the past. It's a rich source of the exam structure. It represent principles that are likely to be tested.
10. Know your strengths and weaknesses
Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Find solution for your weaknesses and reinforce your strength for better performance
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