7.1.2 Time Management

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    • Section A of the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam consists of multiple choice and short answer questions, worth a total of 20
    • To prioritize questions in the exam, answer the higher mark questions first
    • Understanding the exam format and planning your time is key to maximizing your marks.

      True
    • When prioritizing questions, you should start with the highest mark, easiest questions to ensure maximum marks earned early
    • Steps to prioritize questions based on marks and difficulty
      1️⃣ Identify question values
      2️⃣ Assess difficulty
      3️⃣ Start with highest mark, easiest questions
      4️⃣ Move to higher mark, harder questions
      5️⃣ Tackle lower mark questions
    • In the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam, you should spend around 30 minutes on Section A and 1 hour 30 minutes on Section B
    • What is the first step in prioritizing questions based on marks and difficulty?
      Identify mark values
    • Steps to prioritize questions based on marks and difficulty
      1️⃣ Identify mark values
      2️⃣ Assess difficulty
      3️⃣ Start with highest mark, easiest questions
      4️⃣ Move to higher mark, harder questions
      5️⃣ Tackle lower mark questions
    • In mock exams, you should allocate 30 minutes to Section A and 1 hour 30 minutes to Section B.

      True
    • For the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam, it is recommended to spend around 30 minutes on Section A and 1 hour 30 minutes on Section B
    • To maintain a steady rhythm during the exam, it is advised to spend around 5-10 minutes per short answer question and 20-30 minutes per extended writing question
    • Order the steps to effectively manage time during the exam.
      1️⃣ Allocate time for each section
      2️⃣ Prioritize higher mark questions
      3️⃣ Pace yourself during questions
      4️⃣ Check your work
    • Mock exams simulate the actual exam conditions to help develop effective time management techniques.

      True
    • Order the steps to manage time during a mock exam.
      1️⃣ Allocate time for each section
      2️⃣ Prioritize higher mark questions
      3️⃣ Pace yourself during questions
      4️⃣ Check your work
    • In the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam, Section A consists of multiple choice and short answer questions worth 20
    • For effective time management, it is recommended to spend 30 minutes on Section A and 1 hour 30 minutes on Section B
    • Pacing yourself during the exam means spending the same amount of time on every question regardless of its difficulty.
      False
    • Order the steps to prioritize questions in the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam.
      1️⃣ Identify mark values
      2️⃣ Assess difficulty
      3️⃣ Start with highest mark, easiest questions
      4️⃣ Move to higher mark, harder questions
      5️⃣ Address lower mark questions
    • Low mark, hard questions should be deferred until time permits
    • Why is creating a realistic study and time allocation plan crucial for the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam?
      Effective preparation
    • A balanced study schedule for Economics should neglect other subjects.
      False
    • Saturday is allocated for a revision session and practice with past papers
    • Why is practicing time management during mock exams crucial for the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam?
      Maximizes performance
    • Prioritizing questions by answering higher mark questions first is a good time management strategy.
      True
    • To revise efficiently under time constraints, consider creating flashcards for key terms
    • Time allocation during revision should align with the exam structure discussed in Section 1.

      True
    • How much time should you spend on Section A of the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam?
      30 minutes
    • Steps to prioritize questions based on marks and difficulty
      1️⃣ Identify Mark Values
      2️⃣ Assess Difficulty
      3️⃣ Start with Highest Mark, Easiest Questions
      4️⃣ Move to Higher Mark, Harder Questions
      5️⃣ Address Lower Mark Questions
    • What is the purpose of using flashcards in revision?
      Quick recall
    • When skipping difficult questions, you should move on to easier questions first.

      True
    • Match the benefit with its description:
      Time Management ↔️ Maximizes points by focusing on easier questions
      Confidence Building ↔️ Earning marks on simpler questions boosts confidence
      Comprehensive Answers ↔️ Returning with more time ensures thorough responses
    • What are the two sections of the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam?
      Section A and B
    • In the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam, you should allocate 30 minutes to Section A and 1 hour 30 minutes to Section B.

      True
    • How much time should you spend per short answer question in the Edexcel GCSE Economics exam?
      5-10 minutes
    • What is the first step in prioritizing questions based on marks and difficulty?
      Identify question values
    • Low mark, hard questions should be deferred until time permits.

      True
    • Match the exam section with its question type:
      Section A ↔️ Multiple choice, short answer
      Section B ↔️ Data response, extended writing
    • Understanding the exam format and planning your time is key to maximizing your marks.
      True
    • High mark, easy questions should be addressed immediately
    • Practicing time management strategies during mock exams helps you develop effective techniques to maximize your performance