1. Calculating Minutes Per Mark
Divide the total time in minutes by the total marks available:
- 2-Hour Paper (120 minutes) for 80 Marks: Allocate approximately 1.5 minutes per mark.
- 2.5-Hour Paper (150 minutes) for 100 Marks: Allocate approximately 1.5 minutes per mark.
2. The 5-Minute Initial Reading Strategy
Use the first 5 minutes to read through the entire paper. In Paper 2 Section B (where you select 4 out of 6 questions), tick the 4 questions you feel most confident solving.
3. What to Do When Stuck
If a question takes longer than 3 minutes without progress, place a small pencil star next to it and move on to the next question immediately. Return to starred questions at the end.