Exam Preparation

Syllabus Mapping

1. Collect official syllabus and past questions for the last 5–10 years.
2. Break topics into atomic subskills with examples and typical mistakes.
3. Assign difficulty ratings (1–3) and forecast review needs per subskill.
4. Tag objectives by weight and exam frequency to prioritize.
5. Create a weekly study plan mapping subskills to sessions.

Practice Strategy

• Use interleaved sets (mixed topics) to improve transfer and discrimination.
• Two‑pass method: quick scan for easy points, then deep solve for tough ones.
• Error log: record problem, cause, fix, and a re‑test date for spaced review.
• Timebox sessions; stop when accuracy or focus drops sharply.
• Alternate easy and hard items to keep momentum and stretch.

Timing and Stamina

• Simulate exact timing conditions; practice with a visible countdown.
• Plan nutrition and hydration; avoid heavy meals right before mock exams.
• Use breathing resets between sections to control adrenaline and focus.
• Warm‑up with 3–5 quick recall prompts to prime memory.
• Track pace with a wristwatch; adjust when lag exceeds targets.

Mock Exam Protocol

1. Weekly full‑length mock with strict conditions; no phones, no notes.
2. Post‑mortem within 24 hours: score, categorize errors, schedule retests.
3. Trend analysis: track weak topics and adjust the weekly focus plan.
4. Peer review of solutions to expose blind spots and alternative methods.
5. Rotate mock providers to avoid overfitting to one style.

Test‑Day Checklist

• Pack ID, stationery, calculator (if allowed), and water the night before.
• Arrive early; do a light 5‑minute recall warm‑up — no cramming.
• Section pacing plan: min goals per 15 minutes; mark and move when stuck.
• Carry spares: pens, batteries, and backup calculator if allowed.
• Review instructions; avoid penalties for mis‑marking or extra pages.

Nigeria‑Specific Guidance

• Use official portals and verified past question banks; avoid leaks/scams.
• Schedule heavy downloads during off‑peak data windows to reduce costs.
• Study circles: rotate topics and teach‑backs; simulate proctoring conditions.
• Verify exam center routes and timing; avoid last‑minute surprises.
• Prepare IDs and documents; check requirements ahead of time.

Rapid Review Kit

• One‑page summaries per topic with formulas, laws, and exception cases.
• 5–10 recall prompts per topic; re‑test weak prompts daily before exam.
• Problem patterns list: common traps and how to avoid them.
• Create mini‑guides for your top 5 weakest subskills.