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Examination strategy

Do not to forger that to revise your lower secondary topics like algebraic formulae, fractions, indices, linear equations, linear inequalities, polygon, solid geometry, perimeter and area of sectors, and
simultaneous linear equations.

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The time allocated for paper 2 is 2 hours 30 minutes. The paper is divided into 11 short questions in section A and 5 long questions

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section B. You are advised to spend about an hour for each section. Allocate about half an hour to check your answers.
You are required to answer all short questions

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full corrections for all the questions in

each internal test and examination of your school, these will ensure you do not repeat

the same mistakes.

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in section A and any 4 questions in section B. Start with questions that you are most familiar to avoid your nervous and to build
up your confident. You may answer all questions in section B but only the best 4 answers will be taken as your marks.
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Work out SPM model papers or other state's SPM trial papers are definitely a good way to prepare yourselves for the SPM papers as
'practice make perfect'.

Read the question carefully. Understand the

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Stay calm, do not stretch yourselves before

questions properly whether you are asked as to draw or sketch, name or calculate,

the examination. A good rest required as a clear mind while you solve a mathematical problem. Last minute preparation will never
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describe in full, draw in full scale and note the instruction to express the answer in the numbers of significant figures or decimal places. Most computed answers are expressed till into two decimal places unless otherwise stated.
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) Go early to the examination hall and bring along all the required documents and the
stationery.
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Show your working steps clearly as these will help you to earn more marks.

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The time allocated for paper 1 is t hour and 15 minutes for 40 objective questions.

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You should familiarise the formulae given in the question paper, use the calculator that you will familiar with in order to use its keys and function well.

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a question. When you come across a tough question, move to the next question. After finishing all the questions you may go back to solve the previous questions that you skip. Spare some times for checking your
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important to ensure a good grade for mathematics' paper. Do practice what is suggested below to help you to obtain a good grade in examinations.

Try to work out the questions that are given by your teacher, they will sharpen your

skills when your teachers discuss them in the class.

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If you are not good at algebraic formulae and equation, request for extra lessons
from your mathematics's teacher or learn
from your friends who are better than you. Poor in handling of algebraic equation will handicap your learning of mathematics.

Doing a lot of exercises enhances mastering mathematics. By solving the mathematical problems, you should master your problemsolving skills.
a topic completely, you should do a lot of questions and sufficient practice before you can get a good understanding of the concepts involved. By solving a variety of questions in a particular topic, you should enhance your understanding of the topic and internalize the concept properly. Hence, you will be more skillful in solving any twist of a question.

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To understand

It will be practical and very helpful if you and your friends (preferably 4 to 5) form
mathematics' study group. Discussion within the group members will clear the misconceptions and enhance your understanding of the concepts.

8. Practice every day. Persistence works

will build up your confidence in tackling any

mathematical problems. You will be more confident once you are fully prepared.

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You should always consult your mathematics

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teacher when you do not understand a particular section. Mathematical concepts are interlinked and you will not be able to understand the subsequent topic once you are trapped in a particular section. I strongly teacher will be glad as their students can consult them to find out the
solution.
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Solving a mathematics' problem involves a number of steps, work out at least 7 similar questions consistently in order to the steps.

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Discussion on Paper 1 among your members in your study group will clear up any misunderstanding of the topic. Try to
explain the reason why the other options are

wrong. This may help you to avoid another

mistakes.

Paying attention

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mathematics's class

is extremely important to understand the concepts of mathematics. It will be more meaningful or more easily enlightened if
you have skimmed through the topic that is to be covered by before hand.

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Answer Paper 2 questions by step by step in order to gain marks.

t2. The past year questions guide you to scope the examination. Practice at least 4 sets of latest past year's questions to familiarise
yourselves about questions.

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