COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Science and Technology Education
TEACHING NATURAL SCIENCES
SEMESTER 1&2
TUTORIAL LETTER 201/3/2013
EXAMINATION GUIDELINES
PST202G/201/3/2013
TABLE OF CONTENT
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1.1
Admission to the exam
1.2
The exam paper –, duration, marks and format
1.3
Exam preparation
1.4
In the examination hall
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The exam - success or failure
3
Assignments
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The examination
Conclusion
Dear Student
Thank you for the hard work that you put into the assignments. I hope that you will do well in the examinations. 1
The examination
1.1
Admission to the examination
If there are any problems with regard to your admission to the exam you should contact the Examination
Department immediately via SMS 32695 or exams@unisa.ac.za and not your lecturer.
1.2
The examination paper –duration, marks and format
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Duration:
2 hours
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Total marks:
100
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Format: The examination covers the whole module.
The exam will consist of short questions (multiple-choice, completion, pairing, true/false, etc) and paragraph and essay questions. The multiple-choice questions must be answered on the mark reading sheet that will be provided using an HB-pencil.
1.3
Exam preparation
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You must study:
- the whole study guide
- all the information given in section 3 of this tutorial letter
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Study and know all the subject content specified above. A few examples of possible exam questions are given in study unit 9 of the study guide. Look up the answers yourself in the study guide. By now you should be studying in earnest and be well on your way to preparing for the examination. When preparing for the examination you should ensure that your study programme includes sufficient time for repetition and revision.
Work according to the goals you have set for yourself.
The secret of success when preparing for an examination is to study according to a fixed schedule. Allow yourself enough time for the work you find more difficult to