It is vital that you have a broad knowledge of the whole course and are able to make connections between relating topics as questions can encompass a range of topics.
Every mark counts in the exam, as 6 marks are 1.5 per cent of your overall grade.
Detailed answers are required in order to receive full marks. For the short answer questions, do not just give one word answers, they too require very specific answers and don’t be afraid to take up more than the designated few lines to write your answer. In fact, in order to have enough information to do well in the short answer questions you will have to write on all of the available space on the page.
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Home economics is a very visual subject and I found diagrams to be vital in answering questions but it is very important that you practise diagrams thoroughly before attempting them in the exam.
Also tabulating some of your answers is an easy way to ensure that you stick to the question asked and provide a sufficient number of points in each answer.
Layout is everything in home economics and at no point should you provide an essay style answer to any question – answers should be given in bullet point format.
This is a very demanding exam time wise and it is important that you know how long you are to spend on each question and stick to this plan throughout the exam. If you keep calm and stick to your plan you will perform well in this exam.
Ellen Mooney
Radiography
UCD