Exam Strategy Tips

• Read each question carefully before attempting to solve it.
• Start with questions you find easiest to build confidence.
• Allocate time proportionally to the marks assigned.
• Show all your work clearly; partial credit is often awarded.
• Use substitution or elimination systematically for systems of equations.
• Double-check calculations for arithmetic or sign errors.
• For word problems, define variables clearly and write equations logically.
• Review multiple-choice answers carefully; eliminate impossible choices.
• Keep track of time to ensure you can attempt all questions.
• Finally, review your answers if time permits.