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1 Maximise Your Maths Grade Exam Technique for Success in the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert EXAM YEAR 2013 Sharing: If you like this guide, please feel free to share it with a friend, family member or colleague. You may fr eely reproduce (print, make photocopies, or download), share or distribute this guide for teaching and study purposes without prior permission, on condition that you acknowledge as the originator, copy-right holder & owner of these materials, and retain this Sharing Policy. Thank you. Provided in good faith and covered by our Terms & Conditions as detailed at Copyright 2012 TheMathsTutor.ie - Online Support for Project Maths
2 Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Exam Structure, Mark Allocation & Time Management... 3 Junior Cert (Ordinary Level)... 4 Junior Cert (Higher Level)... 5 Leaving Cert (Ordinary and Higher Level)... 6 Official Marking Schemes (All Levels)... 7 Pre-Exam Checklist What to Bring... 8 On the Day of Your Exam... 8 Tips to Maximise Your Grade During the Exam... 9 Getting Started... 9 Putting it Down on Paper... 9 Avoiding Errors Time Management Using This Guide About Us Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 2
3 Introduction As you can see in the Table of Contents, we cover a number of areas to help you to understand your maths exam and to maximise your grade. There s a lot of information and advice to take in, so please don t try to do it all in one go. We suggest that you focus on one idea at a time, and dip into this guide regularly throughout the year. (Note that some sections are specific to Junior Cert or Leaving Cert, so watch out for that.) We advise you to start right-away to apply these ideas to your homework, revision and tests. This will help to get you into good habits which will become second nature to you by the time you sit your exams. If you know anyone who would benefit from this guide, you re very welcome to share it with them. We ll make it available on our website for download as well. Please Note: this guide focuses on exam technique for Irish second level maths students. It doesn t deal with the fundamentals of how to learn and practice maths, to improve your knowledge and ability. That is the subject of a separate document. Exam Structure, Mark Allocation & Time Management It s very important to understand how the exams are structured, and how the marks are allocated for each question. Your time management approach will be based on this. These items differ, depending on which exam, and which level, you are sitting. It s a bit complicated, but don t worry. We ll explain it as simply and as clearly as possible in the sections below. Please make sure to read the correct exam/level section below that is relevant to you. Note that some past papers have a different format than the current exams. For clarity, this guidance relates to the structure of exams being sat in June We will update this guide next year for June 2014 please get in touch with any queries. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 3
4 JUNIOR CERT (ORDINARY LEVEL) Paper 1 - [NOT Project Maths in 2013] (2 hours) You have 2 hours to answer all 6 questions. This allows: 10 minutes to read over the paper (and jot down any pointers for yourself); 15 minutes per question; 20 minutes at the end, to allow you to go back over your answers, to check, correct and complete them. It also gives you a cushion in case you over-run. Part a is usually worth 10 marks, part b 20 marks and part c 20 marks. So part a should be allocated roughly half as much time as parts b and c. These are very rough guidelines though, so don t get too hung up on them. Just make sure to keep to roughly 15 minutes per full question so as not to run out of time. Practicing past papers, while following the timings, is a good way to master this. Paper 2 - [Project Maths] - (2 hours) The following are the instructions on the exam paper: There are 15 questions on this examination paper. Answer all questions. Questions do not necessarily carry equal marks. To help you manage your time during this examination, a maximum time for each question is suggested. If you remain within these times you should have about 10 minutes left to review your work. It s quite tricky to manage your time in this way, as the suggested timings vary from 2 minutes up to 20 minutes. However, given the structure of the exam, there is no easy alternative, so we recommend that you follow (roughly) the timings as given. We strongly advise you to practice past papers and sample papers of this type to get used to this kind of time management. It is very important that you answer all questions, so make sure you do not run out of time. Note: There is no fixed allocation of marks across parts a, b, c, etc. So please don t make any assumptions about which part of the question carries the highest marks. However, part a is usually easier than part b which in turn is usually easier than part c etc. The simple approach is to take care to pick up all marks on the easy stuff, and if something seems difficult, at least have a go at it. Attempt marks can contribute a lot to your grade. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 4
5 JUNIOR CERT (HIGHER LEVEL) Paper 1 - [NOT Project Maths in 2013] (2.5 hours) You have 2.5 hours to answer all 6 questions. This allows: 10 minutes to read over the paper (and jot down any pointers for yourself); 20 minutes per question; 20 minutes at the end, to allow you to go back over your answers, to check, correct and complete them. It also gives you a cushion in case you over-run. Part a is usually worth 10 marks, part b 20 marks and part c 20 marks. So part a should be allocated roughly half as much time as parts b and c. These are very rough guidelines though, so don t get too hung up on them. Just make sure to keep to roughly 20 minutes per full question so as not to run out of time. Practicing past papers, while following the timings, is a good way to master this. Paper 2 - [Project Maths] - (2.5 hours) The following are the instructions on the exam paper: There are 15 questions on this examination paper. Answer all questions. Questions do not necessarily carry equal marks. To help you manage your time during this examination, a maximum time for each question is suggested. If you remain within these times you should have about 10 minutes left to review your work. It s quite tricky to manage your time in this way, as the suggested timings vary from 2 minutes up to 20 minutes. However, given the structure of the exam, there is no easy alternative, so we recommend that you follow (roughly) the timings as given. We strongly advise you to practice past papers and sample papers of this type to get used to this kind of time management. It is very important that you answer all questions, so make sure you do not run out of time. Note: There is no fixed allocation of marks across parts a, b, c, etc. So please don t make any assumptions about which part of the question carries the highest marks. However, part a is usually easier than part b which in turn is usually easier than part c etc. The simple approach is to take care to pick up all marks on the easy stuff, and if something seems difficult, at least have a go at it. Attempt marks can contribute a lot to your grade. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 5
6 LEAVING CERT (ORDINARY AND HIGHER LEVEL) LCO and LCH share the same structure, marks and timings. Paper 1 - [Project Maths] - (2.5 hours) There are two sections in this paper: Section A Concepts and Skills 150 marks 6 questions Section B Contexts and Applications 150 marks 3 questions [ double marks ] You must answer all 9 questions. Paper 2 - [Project Maths] - (2.5 hours) Again, there are two sections in this paper, but only 8 questions: Section A Concepts and Skills 150 marks 6 questions Section B Contexts and Applications 150 marks 2 questions [ triple marks ] You must answer all 8 questions, but in Section A you have a choice between 6A and 6B. Time Allocation a Simplified Approach A good, simple way to look at your time allocation is to think of the 25 mark questions as single mark questions, 50 mark questions as double mark questions, and 75 mark questions as triple mark questions. The basic idea is to allocate time roughly in proportion to the marks allocated. Keep it simple - you don t want to spend too much effort on time management in the exam. Our suggested simplified approach would be to allow: 10 minutes to read over the paper (and jot down any pointers for yourself); 10 minutes per single mark question (and 20 for a double, 30 for a triple ); 20 minutes at the end, to allow you to go back over your answers, to check, correct and complete them. It also gives you a cushion in case you over-run. Note 1: if you decide to answer both options on Paper 2, you need to allow for this in your time management. However, it is usually better to do the required questions well, than to rush the paper in order to do an extra question. Note 2: There is no fixed allocation of marks across parts a, b, c, etc. So please don t make any assumptions about which part of the question carries the highest marks. However, part a is usually easier than part b which in turn is usually easier than part c etc. The simple approach is to take care to pick up all marks on the easy stuff, and if something seems difficult, at least have a go at it. Attempt marks can contribute a lot to your grade. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 6
7 Official Marking Schemes (All Levels) Practicing past exam papers is a very important part of developing good exam technique. The Official Marking schemes are a useful resource for checking solutions when you practice past papers. You can find the marking schemes and past papers, conveniently arranged, by following the relevant menus on The marking schemes also show you how marks were allocated by the examiners across all parts of all questions in previous exams. But there s no real need for you to analyse this. The main point to note is that it is not possible to predict the allocation of marks within a question, and in fact the allocation can vary hugely, and in unexpected ways. As well as this, the Project Maths marking scheme is quite different from the marking scheme used in the past. There are 5 marking scales, with up to 6 categories per marking scale. It s a lot more complicated than the previous system. It s complicated, but don t worry about it! We ll help you to deal with it. First of all, don t get hung up on the details of these marking schemes. There s no need. The key thing is to answer all required questions, make your best attempt even if you are unsure, and avoid the common simple errors. The following sections of this guide will help you to prepare for the day of the exam, and will show you how to maximize your grade on the day. If you follow this advice, and develop good habits based on these ideas and tips, then you will score well in your maths exam and you simply do not need to worry about the details of the marking scheme. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 7
8 Pre-Exam Checklist What to Bring Bring the following: Mathematical set ruler, set-squares, protractor, compass, pencil, eraser. Pens (blue or black, but NOT red!) for writing your answers. Pencils for drawing graphs Valid scientific calculator make sure it is working and the battery is not low. Ensure you are familiar with it and know how to use it for all the calculations you have to do. Highlighter pen (optional) to allow you to highlight questions already answered. Bottle of water (optional). Chocolate snack (optional). On the Day of Your Exam Some suggestions you may find helpful: Get to bed at your normal time (or not much later) the night before. Get up in good time so that you do not have to rush. Have a good breakfast or lunch that will keep you going, without making you feel drowsy. Get to the exam centre a little bit early but not too early. Pass any spare time reading over some brief notes e.g. formulae, rules. Avoid anyone who is stressed or who will stress you. Reading over notes is a good way to avoid engaging with people like this! Go into the exam with a positive frame of mind that you will give 100% effort in the exam for the full duration of the exam, and that you are going to pick up every single mark that you can. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 8
9 Tips to Maximise Your Grade During the Exam When your exam starts, your job is to score as highly as possible based on your current maths knowledge and ability. Here are some tips to help you to do that. GETTING STARTED 1. Junior Cert students: as mentioned, your time allocation is a bit complicated, so it s probably best to follow the timings as recommended in your exam papers. 2. Leaving Cert Students: start by briefly reading through the paper to get a feel for what questions have come up and to decide in what order you will do the paper. 3. If you wish, you can start with your favourite question; this will help settle any nerves. 4. You can continue with your next favourite etc. 5. Alternatively, start with question 1 and continue sequentially if you prefer that approach. 6. Read the question carefully and make sure to use all the information provided. PUTTING IT DOWN ON PAPER 1. Write reasonably clearly, work down the page and use a reasonable amount of spacing. You can always ask for more paper / graph paper if you need it. Remember that for Project Maths, you will write in the exam paper booklet, not in separate answer booklets. 2. Show all workings within your answer do not do rough-work on a separate page. 3. Don t use Tippex instead, cross out any errors with a single line. You might get marks for the work you have crossed out, but not if it s Tippexed. 4. If you solve a problem using a calculator, write out some or all of the steps taken don t just give the answer. This is to ensure you get marks even if you make a slip. 5. Give reasons for your answers if required. 6. Drawing a diagram or even a basic sketch can often be very helpful to get started in tackling a question, and may gain marks for you. 7. Use your formulae and tables booklet they include lots of useful information. (You need to get familiar with what is in it, and where, as soon as possible). 8. Use graph paper for graphs and choose a sensible scale. 9. You can ask for graph paper as soon as possible in the exam, to save waiting for it when you need it. 10. Draw guidelines when reading values off a graph. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 9
10 AVOIDING ERRORS 1. Be careful with minus signs the single most common source of error. 2. Don t try to do too much in one step break it down into smaller steps. 3. If your workings become overly-complicated, check back in case you ve made a slip. 4. Always feel free to check any calculation using your calculator. 5. In many questions, especially algebra, you can do checks on your answer to make sure you have got it right before moving on. 6. Ask yourself, using estimates and common sense does this answer look right? If not, then re-check your work. 7. Give answers to the correct degree of accuracy as requested e.g. to 2 decimal places. 8. Make sure you answer the question you ve been asked check this before moving on. 9. If you have enough time, recheck all steps and your final answer. TIME MANAGEMENT 1. Don t rush there is enough time to work carefully and steadily, but remember to follow your time management plan. 2. Don t get bogged down in one question there are lots of marks to be gained in all the other questions. 3. Never *ever* leave a blank answer always try to get at least some marks for attempting the question, even if you feel you have no idea how to answer it. ANY relevant facts, diagrams, sketches, formulae (even if copied from the formulae and tables booklet) with some substitution, or calculations should be written on the page to get attempt marks. If you look at the official marking schemes, you will probably be surprised at some of the things for which the examiner gives attempt marks. Make sure you get them. Remember, the examiner cannot award marks for blank answers, so give them something to put marks against. Attempt marks can add up to better grades. 4. Never *ever* leave an exam early. Make sure you have attempted all required questions. Check and correct all your answers. 5. When time is up, walk out of the exam knowing you have achieved your highest possible grade on the day. Have a brief post-mortem if you like, then clear your head and take a break you ve earned it! Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 10
11 Using This Guide We hope you found this guide useful, and that you ll start to put it into practice from now on. The main idea is to develop good habits based on these ideas. There are a lot of suggestions to take on board, so please don t try to do it all at once. Pick something that you know you really need to work on, and when this improvement becomes part of your way of working, pick the next one and work on that. It s good to dip into this guide regularly to ensure you are still on the right track. If you put these ideas into practice, you will start to see an improvement in your maths grades from now on. If you have any questions, or would like to share your own tips and ideas, you can get in touch via our website Please feel free to share this guide with friends and family. About Us At TheMathsTutor.ie, we love maths, technology, teaching and learning! We set ourselves a challenge to change the way that Irish students learn maths, and they ve told us they love what we've done so far. Our online learning system is based on Video Lessons, Interactive Exercises and Online Support. Visit our website, check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Talk to you soon! TheMathsTutor.ie Team. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 11
12 For more information on how we re supporting Irish maths students, visit our website or get in touch with us any time. Tel: Facebook: Twitter: QR Code: Remember to Like us on Facebook and be the first to hear about special offers and new hand-outs. Maximise Your Maths Grade V1.6 Page 12
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