Exam Technique – Reading the case study
Reading the case study in an exam can take up valuable time, so it’s crucial that you get the maximum value from this process. Every…
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Exam Technique – The importance of peer marking
An important component of your studies, that is often overlooked, is the need to assess your own work and your weaknesses. Although we don’t want…
Monday motivation
Most of us are bombarded with motivational posters, quotes and pictures through various forms of social media, e-mail and well-meaning family and friends. By the…
Can you pass this? Is your fear getting the better of you?
You’re looking at the work you have to cover. It looks vaguely familiar. The words are definitely English. Mostly. At least, people tell you they…
How can you get the most out of your reference books in your open-book exams? (Tagging and highlighting)
Every year, I see CTA students dragging their precious SAICA books around with them. Their car could be stolen, they could lose their wallet… but…
Is it time to reassess your goals? Will it be ‘giving up’?
I’m willing to bet that a lot of students will cringe just reading the heading of this article. There is a distinct negative connotation attached…