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The right kind of revision
CIMA’s P1 examiner has warned PQs that they have to think carefully about how they revise for exams. The new syllabus incorporates a number of topic areas that were previously in P2 and P7. Candidates also have to answer all the questions – there is no choice now. That means students have to revise the whole rather than rely on particular topic areas being included in the paper. He went on: “An integral part of the revision process should be practising questions from past P1, P2 and P7 papers.” He also wants students to review the post exam guides for all three papers. This should help PQs understand the common types of mistake made.
The pass rate in May was 46% for UK students the joint lowest of any paper. The examiner felt that students were particularly poor at handling new areas of the syllabus. Students also need more guidance from tutors on the layout of numerical answers – many felt short of the standard required.
Another CIMA paper with a pass rate below 50% was E2. Here the examiner felt the main reason for poor performance seems to be the lack of preparation. Other factors for poor performance was PQs misinterpreting question requirements and the lack of attention to time management.
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27-9-2010 by PQ Magazine
