https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld What would you do to effectively sit for your SCS exam? en-us 2018-04-02 04:02:58 UTC 2018-04-03 01:49:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744323 2018-04-02 06:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744323 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744330 2018-04-02 06:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744330 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744603 a) Understand the scenario (10 minutes)
b) look at the question's requirements (10 minutes)
 - List the subheading
 - Addressed the competency
(Technical, people, business and leadership)]]> 2018-04-02 06:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744603 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744605 1 - In your head
2 -  On the “scratch pad” 
3 -  On the laminated page. 
4 -  On the answer area. 
Highly recommended to use option no 4 i.e writing directly on the answer area.

]]> 2018-04-02 06:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744605 wmaswad https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744679
1. Plan first and then
copy this out as your answer
2. Précis the
requirements of the task as a series of headings for our
answer
3. We need to take a careful look at the requirements.
4. “brain dump” our ideas into the
gaps
5. Reorder the ideas if required,
cutting and pasting them into the most logical sequence
6. Technical Skills - explain the benefits of applying certain
techniques to the scenario or to interpret the findings of a
previously prepared analysis or report.

]]> 2018-04-02 06:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744679 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744692 2018-04-02 06:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744692 wmaswad https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744780 1. Answer planning is a great way to mitigate the biggest
risk in any Case Study Exam. Use the  answer area is a great place to do your planning, as you’ll see as we work through the following

2. 
3. Requirement has
an “and” in the middle of it. This indicates that there may
actually be two things (let’s call them sub-requirements)
for us to do]]> 2018-04-02 06:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744780 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744860 1.Analyse question.
2.Time planning.
3.Estimation of marks allocation.
4.Read again.
5.Review

]]> 2018-04-02 06:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744860 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744946 1. Understand the unseen material and questions 
2.  Determine answers by write down point in mind mapping form.
3. Type the answer point together with elaboration (bold the key answers to ensure we have given enough point for the questions.
4. Make some space for every point highlighted to differentiate each point
5. check answers for the remaining 5 minutes before answering to the next questions.]]> 2018-04-02 06:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247744946 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745052 1. visualise the answer in your mind
2. use the laminated page or exam software
3. then transfer the answers to answers area
4. rule of thumb is to make assumptions on the allocated marks for the answer by splitting the marks as do not want to spend lots of time on one question
5. look at the requirements and sub requirements
6.make headings and sub headings
7. turn idea into paragraph
8. double check answer
9.reorder the answer idea if necessary



]]> 2018-04-02 06:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745052 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745063 Spend about 15 minutes to plan the answer. Spend the rest of 45 minutes to write the answers.]]> 2018-04-02 06:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745063 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745133 2 -  List down the points of discussion to be write up as an answer. Can be list out as heading in each answer part.
3 - make an assumption of the marking weight for each question. Provide more details explanation and discussion in the part of question that we assume will carry higher mark. Hence put more time to it.
4 - Double check your answer when you have the time to do so.]]> 2018-04-02 06:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745133 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745305 1.  Best place to write is on the answer area - keep practicing on a number of tasks from past exams
2. Precise the requirements of the tasks by listing headings of the answers
3. Don’t spend too much time writing about one thing and not enough about another
4. Assume how much marks allocated to each question - split these marks more or less equally
5. Look carefully at the requirements whether there are sub-requirements or not in the question

]]> 2018-04-02 06:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745305 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745317 1)jot down every single thing that appear in your head once u read the question.
2)reorder the idea
3) double check the answer]]> 2018-04-02 06:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745317 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745330 -The points raised in the plan (Based on the assumption of the marks given)
- logical discussion 
- Prioritizes issues ]]> 2018-04-02 06:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745330 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745427 1. Where best to write it  – On the answer area to avoid duplication work. 
2. Precise requirements of the tasks into series of headings, marks allocations as well as time allocation for each. Identify sub-requirements, if any.
3.  “Brain dump” our ideas into the gaps.
4.  Reorder the ideas if required, cutting and pasting them into the most logical sequence.
5.    Double-check that the answer plan covers everything that the question is asking and that the balance is about right.
6. Turn each idea into a paragraph.]]> 2018-04-02 06:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745427 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745450
Answering Technique:
1. Read the questions carefully
2. Calculate what marks are given to each question
3. If the question has sub questions, calculate the marks for all the sub questions.
4. List all the questions and their marks
5. Write your answer in short sentences to each questions in proportion of its marks
6. Expand the short answers to paragraphs. Each paragraph should elaborate on 1 point of  the answer

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]]> 2018-04-02 06:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745450 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745526 1. Understand scenario
2. Answer Planning 
3. Answer Writing
4. Review & finalize answer


Nor Shuhaiza & Azlin Rahim

]]> 2018-04-02 06:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745526 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745537 1. Read the unseen and the question.
2 List possible answers at the answer area
2. Prioritize the best answer first 
3. Elaborate the answers by using example or points from the pre-seen  
4. Check and review

-siti sara-


]]> 2018-04-02 06:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745537 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745543 1)once we read the question there are many thing appear in your head. Just jot down whether it right or not. 
2) rearrange the idea and double check whether the answer is related or not with the question. Take out/ delete all the irrelevant answer and start answering
3) if there is a time available, double check your answer, spelling and etc. Make sure the point is there to get mark.]]> 2018-04-02 06:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745543 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745574 1. Allocate 10-15 minutes to read pre-seen and question. Understand the questions' requirement and try to allocate marks on each requirement/sub-requirement
2. Brainstorm and type the list of possible answers at the answer area, in English.
3. Rearrange by using copy and paste 
4. Check for spelling errors

-siti sara-


]]> 2018-04-02 06:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745574 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745583 Planning on the answer area]]> 2018-04-02 06:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745583 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745620 1. Understand scenario
Read and understand the pre seen material and familiarize with the industry (example : what is the nature business, current product / situation, market competitiveness / do industry analysis)

2. Answer Planning
Identify the task required. Allocate appropriate time for each task based on the marks allocated. Do understand the definition of the verbs of the question (for example : difference between EXPLAIN vs ANALYSE; if the question asked to explain it means our answer is to make clear / state the meaning or purpose where else if the question asked to analyse we need to examine in detail the structure)

3. Answer Writing
Draft the answer and apply possible technical knowledge or models.

4. Review & finalize answer
Allocate time for about 5 minutes to review and finalize the answer.

Nor Shuhaiza & Azlin Rahim]]> 2018-04-02 06:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745620 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745709 1. practise it on a number of tasks from past exams 
2.  précis the requirements of the task as a series of headings for our answer 
3. make some assumptions about how the marks available 
4. need to take a careful look at the requirements. Are they broken down any further? Look for full stops, commas, and the word “and” 
5.]]> 2018-04-02 06:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745709 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745730 Description - to differentiate
between the main heading and the subheadings]]> 2018-04-02 06:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745730 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745731 1. Options where best to write
2. Time management
3. make some assumptions about how the marks available for the task 
4.  Précis the requirements of the task as a series of headings for our answer 
5. double check the answer




]]> 2018-04-02 06:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745731 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745784 1. Understand the question
2. Marks & time allocation
3. List relevant answers/ideas
4. Rearrange and paragraphing the answers.]]> 2018-04-02 06:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745784 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745853
1. Read the unseen
2. Identify the task
3.Write an answer plan
4. Produce & Check answer

]]> 2018-04-02 06:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745853 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745948 1.  PLAN TO ANSWER
2. ALLOCATE MARKS FOR THE QUESTION AND SUB-REQUIREMENTS
3.USE WH TECHNIQUE
4. REORDER THE IDEA
5. WRITE THE IDEAS IN PARAGRAPH


]]> 2018-04-02 06:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745948 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745959 Description - to form a framework for our answer]]> 2018-04-02 06:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247745959 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746139 During the exam 
1.The first thing we need to do is to précis the requirements of the task as a series of headings for our answer. 
2. Time allocation. 15 minutes read through and planning. 45 minutes typing answer.

]]> 2018-04-02 06:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746139 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746162 1) look at the  questions
2) plan the answer
3) write the answer
4) reorder the answer
5) recheck the whole answer

]]> 2018-04-02 06:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746162 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746206 Time Planning - based on question try to figure out how many issue need to address

3. Go to answer area and provide a space to answer the question accordingly and leave some jizz as a key notes.

4. Go to unseen and read the unseen.

5.Integrated the unseen with preseen to answer the question]]> 2018-04-02 06:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746206 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746305 1. Carefully read the question
2. allocate time for each question / subquestion accordingly]]> 2018-04-02 06:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746305 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746397 Look at the questions
Make some assumptions on how the marks available for the task. May be the questions split into 2 sub requirement by looking at the wording. This is important for you to plan the answer and plan your time to each task.

Plan the answer
Start to plan the answer by using whatever in your head, scratch pad, laminated page given. Choose which is more convenient for you.

Write answer
Type your answer area given. don't too long or too short. give justification for each answer to convince the markers.
Follow format : prepare series of heading and subheading

Reorder the answer
After finish typing within the allocation time, start to check back your answer and reorder if needed by logical sequences.

Extra:
1 hour = 1200 to 1800 words








]]> 2018-04-02 06:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746397 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746419
 1. To decide where best to write -  in your head,  on the “scratch pad”,   on the laminated page or  on the answer area.

2. To précis the requirements of the task as a series of headings for our
answer.

3. To think about time allocation

4. To make some assumptions about how the marks available for this task may be split between the
things we’ve been required to do.

5. To take a careful look at the requirements.

6. To reorder the ideas.

7. To double check that the answer plan covers everything that the
question is asking and that the balance is about 

8. To turn each idea into a paragraph.

HAR]]> 2018-04-02 06:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746419 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746425 2018-04-02 06:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247746425 Normahiran https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247753537  A clear passing answer will demonstrate various features such as evidence of planning; a good layout and structure which make it easy to follow the discussion; an answer which responds appropriately to the task in the format required. ]]> 2018-04-02 08:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247753537 Normahiran https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247753641 The length of your answer will vary, depending on various aspects but remember, the examiner is looking for quality rather than quantity.]]> 2018-04-02 08:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247753641 Normahiran https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247753792 Use the time given for each task as a guide to how much you might write. 
For example, in section 1 of our sample script, there are 33 marks available, which equates to one third of the exam or 60 minutes. 

In this case when there are two requirements. You can assume that all sub-requirements carry equal marks, thus you should apportion your time equally (This is confirmed in the allocation of marks provided by the marking guidance document). ]]> 2018-04-02 08:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247753792 https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247966879 Planning and time management

1. Time allocation; maximum 15 minutes to read the question and undertand the requirement.

2. planning the answer; list a possible answer in the answer area by prioritized the answer, using a series of heading to highlight the points of answer; precise and concise. expected words for the whole answer in each set of questions are 20 words/minutes.

3.  check the structure of sentence and spelling before submit the answer.]]> 2018-04-03 01:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Normahiran/q7cvdwd8apld/wish/247966879