Work out your minutes-per-mark before you enter the exam hall and write it at the top of your paper.
If a question stalls you for more than 90 seconds, move on and return to it. Marks are easier to gain elsewhere than to force here.
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Exam Day Technique: Timing, Marks and Mindset
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20 March 2026 · 7 min read
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