Exam season can be a stressful time for most students. Sometimes when you enter the exam room, you may be nervous. These nerves can result in you making mistakes in the exam. Below is a list of the mistakes you should avoid in an exam:
- Reading fast
- Avoiding distractions
- Poor time management
- Not double-checking your paper
Reading Fast
You must read the question paper before you start writing. Although the invigilator may have read the question paper for you, it is your responsibility to read it again. Read the paper carefully and understand what you are being asked to answer. If you read the question in a hurry, you may miss important key points.
Avoiding Distractions
You may get distracted even when you are in the exam centre. You may notice other students asking for extra answering sheets, which may make you wonder if you are not answering the questions correctly. Do not be distracted.
Focus on your own work. If you feel confused about something in your question paper, you should raise your hand and ask the invigilator to assist you.
Poor Time Management
The moment the invigilator tells you to start writing, you should not waste any time. Read your question paper carefully and start answering. You will need to use the time wisely to cover all questions. However, this does not mean you should rush through the question paper.
Not Double-Checking Your Paper
When you finish writing the exam, you must go back to each question and ensure that each one was properly answered. This is also the time to add punctuation marks if you missed any.
How Do I Avoid Losing My Marks?
You can avoid losing your marks if you do the following:
- Study to understand
- Complete your assignments in time
- Answer all exam questions in full
- Aim for high marks in all assessments
How Do You Answer And Get Full Marks?
You must look at what the question is asking. If you understand what is being asked, you will answer correctly and in full. Below is a list of the terms you can familiarise yourself with before the exam starts. Learn their meanings, and you will be able to answer questions and get full marks. These terms are:
- Forecast
- Give/provide
- Identify
- Define
- List
- Explain
- Name
- Describe
- Discuss
- Analyse
- Classify
- Comment
- Compare
- Evaluate
- Interpret
What Are Study Mistakes That Most Learners Make?
Learners tend to procrastinate their work, thinking they still have time. This ends up making them feel overwhelmed. When learners are overwhelmed, they end up copying assignments and tests from others, which may result in them not understanding their school work.
Learners should study while they have time so that they can answer their own assessments with understanding.
Learners make mistakes when they do not ask questions on topics that they do not understand. This causes more confusion for them when they try to understand a topic as a whole when they did not understand its foundation.
Learners should always stop their teacher and ask them to explain information until they understand. This way, they can go forward with the topic by understanding the basics.
How Can I Stop Confusion While Studying?
You can stop confusion while studying by either doing research or asking your teacher to clarify what you do not understand. Do not skip a topic because you do not understand it. The topic may appear in your exam, and if you do not understand it, you will lose marks.
Watch The Principal Of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, Give Exam Study Tips For Matric Students
What Should I Drink During Exams?
Drink a lot of water during your exams. Water is the only drink that is absolutely healthy for your mind and body. Water cleanses your body. This will help clear your mind and body, which will make you feel more alert and strong.
What Should I Do After The Exam?
If you have finished writing your Matric final examination, you should do the following:
- Take a walk to clear your mind
- Visit a friend
- Spend time with your family
- Watch a movie
- Learn a new skill
- Take a nap
How Do I Know If I Have Passed?
You can find out if you have passed or failed your Matric based on your Matric Pass Levels. If you earn one of the following pass levels, then you have successfully completed your Matric:
Bachelor’s Degree Pass Level
- A minimum of 40% in your home language
- A minimum of 50% in four (4) subjects
- A minimum of 30% in two (2) other subjects
Diploma Pass Level
- A minimum of 40% in your home language
- A minimum of 40% in four (4)subjects
- A minimum of 30% in two (2) other subjects
Higher Certificate Pass Level
- A minimum of 40% in your home language
- A minimum of 40% in two (2) subjects
- A minimum of 30% in four (4) other subjects
National Senior Certificate Pass Level
- A minimum of 40% in your home language
- A minimum of 30% in two (2) other subjects
- A minimum of 30% in three (3) subjects
- You are allowed to fail one (1) subject
Where Can I Study After Matric?
College
You can further your education through Matric College if you have passed any of four Matric Pass Levels. You will only need to have a Matric Certificate to study any of our courses. We do not require any certain APS scores.
Below is a list of the courses you will be able to enrol for:
Our courses will provide you with qualifications that are valued in the work environment because they are skills and knowledge-based. You can also use these qualifications to further your education and solidify your career.
University
After Matric, you can study at university. You will need to provide a Bachelor’s Degree Pass to study. If you have this, the university will look at your marks and see if you qualify to study at their university for the course you want. If you qualify, you will be enrolled in the course you applied for.
You can always improve your results if you want to have a better chance of getting into university. You can apply at Matric College for our Upgrade Matric Course and start studying for the marks you desire.
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 10 , 2022