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I am at a conference in Zambia, talking to CIMA lecturers. We were talking about the best way to prepare for a CIMA exam, and I said “start with the exam, and work backwards”.
CIMA study is about passing the exam, so the best way to pass is to do the following:
1 Get the last three exams, suggested answers and PEGs, and compare them.
2 Read the syllabus, and look at the skills you need (as defined by the learning outcomes)
3 Look at how the skills are tested in the three exams, and read in the PEGs why students failed
4 Go to the textbook, and develop the skills you need to pass
5 Try some past exam questions, to see if you have mastered the skills
6 Repeat...
I am at a conference in Zambia, talking to CIMA lecturers. We were talking about the best way to prepare for a CIMA exam, and I said “start with the exam, and work backwards”.
CIMA study is about passing the exam, so the best way to pass is to do the following:
1 Get the last three exams, suggested answers and PEGs, and compare them.
2 Read the syllabus, and look at the skills you need (as defined by the learning outcomes)
3 Look at how the skills are tested in the three exams, and read in the PEGs why students failed
4 Go to the textbook, and develop the skills you need to pass
5 Try some past exam questions, to see if you have mastered the skills
6 Repeat...
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whats the best way u 2study 4 the exam finish the textbook in record time ad revise the all past papers ad revision
ReplyDeleteIf it's the first time you have sat the exam, yes. Start with the textbook, but get on to past exam questions as quickly as possible.
ReplyDeleteThank you Harris for these adviz
ReplyDeleteI will by the 6 steps, but if I fail ... Lol
Mustapha